Policy 3-7-1: Instructional Space Scheduling Policy
Policy: | Policy 3-7-1: Instructional Space Scheduling Policy | Date Adopted: | February 7, 2017 | |
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Department: | Academic & Student Affairs | Date(s) Reviewed and/or Revised: |
September 13, 2024 | |
Contact: | Scheduling Coordinator | |||
Statement: | Scheduling classes within standard start/stop times, will allow for better space utilization and flexible scheduling for students. The target fill for each classroom is at least 60%. Standard meeting patterns allows for students to have maximum registration options and full use of classroom spaces. Non-standard scheduling is allowed only by approval of the Academic Director for the Division. |
Section 1: Scheduling Classes in Alignment with Room Size
- Classes will be assigned locations based on their enrollment numbers prior to the start of the semester.
- Classes initially scheduled in a room that does not meet the capacity may be moved to a smaller classroom.
Section 2: Western Nevada College Non-Credit Instructional Use
- Non-credit classes are scheduled after the credit schedule has been assigned each semester.
Section 3: Scheduling Classes in Standard Meeting Patterns
- Departments follow standard meeting patterns for all undergraduate classes scheduled.
- Room assignments for classes scheduled outside of the standard class times will be assigned after the batch scheduling.
Section 4: Room Preferences and Classroom Changes
- All room changes must be coordinated through the Academic Scheduling Coordinator with approval from the Division Director.
- Room scheduling acceptable preferences:
- Specific equipment
- Interactive video classroom
- Lab space specific to discipline
- Rooms are reservable college wide unless specific equipment is required and exists
only in one room (e.g. chemistry, physics, nursing labs, or auto).