TIGERi—Classroom Scheduling—ASTRA SCHEDULE
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From the left, Laura McKenzie-University Registrar, Katie Link-IT Programmer Analyst (middle), and Lara Morris-University Scheduler (right) review Astra Schedule software. |
Anyone on campus who schedules classrooms will be interested in the TIGERi Astra Schedule implementation currently in progress. Astra Schedule, a software system provided by Ad Astra is being implemented this summer. It will assist ISU in the management of academic space. By providing the ability to request and schedule classrooms in a centralized location, it will improve scheduling efficiency and accuracy.
University departments build course times and schedules according to established business rules. Departments needing general classroom space schedule their requests through the Office of the Registrar based on either equipment needs or room characteristics needed for instruction. Decisions are then made based on course needs and the best use of space. Astra Schedule will optimize the use of classroom space by scheduling classes based on course needs and will assist ISU in analyzing how course times, features, and classroom space are used.
“Astra will assist us in making sure we are able to support faculty equipment needs in the course rooming process,” states Laura McKenzie, University Registrar. “The software helps us more effectively serve students, faculty, and staff. We can also plan for future growth by tracking enrollment patterns.”
