| Policy: |
Policy 3-7-1: Instructional Space Scheduling Policy |
Date Adopted: |
Feb 07, 2017 |
| Department: |
Academic & Student Affairs |
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).
| Date(s) Revised |
September 13, 2024 |
Date(s) Reviewed |
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