Policy 3-7-1: Instructional Space Scheduling Policy

Policy: Policy 3-7-1: Instructional Space Scheduling Policy Date Adopted: February 7, 2017  
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

  1. Classes will be assigned locations based on their enrollment numbers prior to the start of the semester. 
  2. 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

  1. Non-credit classes are scheduled after the credit schedule has been assigned each semester.

Section 3: Scheduling Classes in Standard Meeting Patterns

  1. Departments follow standard meeting patterns for all undergraduate classes scheduled. 
  2. 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

  1. All room changes must be coordinated through the Academic Scheduling Coordinator with approval from the Division Director.
  2. Room scheduling acceptable preferences:
    1. Specific equipment
    2. Interactive video classroom
    3. Lab space specific to discipline
    4. Rooms are reservable college wide unless specific equipment is required and exists only in one room (e.g. chemistry, physics, nursing labs, or auto).