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Course Scheduling a time for a new system

Course Scheduling a time for a new system. Ryan Huffman December 4, 2013. the problem Dissatisfactory Course Availability. E lements of the Problem: Rigorous A cademic Requirements Competitive Environment Limited Courses Paying Students Breach of Duty Difficult Force-Add System

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Course Scheduling a time for a new system

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  1. Course Schedulinga time for a new system Ryan Huffman December 4, 2013

  2. the problemDissatisfactory Course Availability Elements of the Problem: Rigorous Academic Requirements Competitive Environment Limited Courses Paying Students Breach of Duty Difficult Force-Add System Faulty Course Registration System

  3. Evidence Interviews: Various Miami Students Various Backgrounds Personal Experiences Expressed: Dissatisfaction Increased Stress Peer Reviewed Journals: • The Effect of Late Registration for College Classes—Safer, Alan M. • The Impact of Registration Timing on Student Performance—Hale, Jacqueline M. ; Bray, Nathaniel J.

  4. Taking the Problem FurtherEvidence Cont... Survey Total: 28 Students Chosen at Random Obvious Problem Comments Provided Much Info Mentioned Most: -Force-Add System -Not Enough Sections -Priority Scheduling Priority Scheduling Unfair for the Rest of the Student Body By: Amy Biolchini

  5. Does the University Care? • University 2011-12 Revenue  • 55% from Tuition & Fees • Over Half • University 2011-12 Expenditures • Only 41% Spent on Academics • Miami University Mission Statement: • “…deeply committed to student success…”

  6. Recap • Obvious problem w/ Course Scheduling • Students dissatisfied—Priority Scheduling Hierarchy • Registration Process adds stress to students’ lives • Students are more than willing to voice their opinions • Not enough money allocated to Academics • Need for Change

  7. A Possible Solution A Combination of…

  8. Conclusion & Call-For-Action • Flaw in the system • Causing immense frustration for students • Seen as result for declining grades In order to resolve this issue • More money allocated towards academics • System set up around preferences/needs of students

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