Frequently Asked Questions... and our answers!

 
How do I ADD a new course section?
 

Course section additions are submitted online (preferred method) using a Class Scheduling Add form:  http://www.uvu.edu/asc/addform/, located within a password protected area. Please contact Academic Scheduling for the login and password information. (Authorized Academic Class Scheduler 's are emailed this information with each round of proofing reports.)

Course section changes and cancellations are submitted using a Word document (updated 08-JUL-2009)http://www.uvu.edu/asc/Class_Scheduling_Request.doc.  Additions can also be submitted via this method.

Complete instructions are available at:  http://www.uvu.edu/asc/Scheduling_Request_Add.pdf.  Phone / Email requests are not acceptable request methods.

   
What is a NET ADD?
  Any new course section that is requesting a prime time slot (following room scheduling).  Be aware that Net Adds are given the lowest priority in the room scheduling process and are subject to room availability.
   
What is PRIME TIME?
  Course sections that are held between 0800 - 1400 MWF, or between 0830 - 1430 TR are considered "prime time".  Avoiding 0800 - 1300 start times for net adds and changes will greatly increase your chances of getting a classroom.  Standard* class scheduling information is available at:  http://www.uvu.edu/asc/standard_class_times.html.

Some course sections receive the lowest priority in the room scheduling process, including:
  • prime time sections that represent a net add for your department, and
  • course sections that inefficiently use general classrooms (even if they have received rooms in the past).  This applies to pre-scheduled and generally scheduled class sections.
  * Under the direction of President Holland, Academic Scheduling has been asked to adjust all 3-contact hour sections to fit a new and improved standard grid.  This change will maximize our space utilization in the morning, while making the afternoon more appealing for students and faculty.  Academic Scheduling will enforce the new standard grid beginning with Spring 2010 (round 2) proofing reports.
   
Who is responsible for maintaining CROSS-LISTED courses?
  If your department is the scheduling authority, YOU are responsible for requesting and maintaining accurate records of the approved cross-listed course offerings AND informing the partners when scheduling changes occur.  Any change to one cross-listed course must be reflected in all courses with the same "XList Group" number.

Review the Cross-Listed Sections report to verify your section is linked correctly, and that the total group enrollment number is accurate. (The total group enrollment number indicates when the enrollment will close, and supersedes the section enrollment max number.)
   
How do I indicate a CHANGE on a Proofing Report?
  Course changes must be indicated by crossing out the old information and clearly printing the updated information.  Instructor changes must include the full name of the Instructor and the Instructor's UV ID.

Term, CRN, Subject, and Course fields cannot be changed on a proofing report.  If this information must be changed, cancel the existing course and add the correct course by submitting a Class Scheduling Add form: http://www.uvu.edu/asc/addform/ (located within the password protected area.)
   
When is a class section DELETED vs CANCELED?
  Though "Delete" and "Cancel" are terms often used in the same context, they represent different actions in Banner.  Regardless of the term you use, a course must be clearly crossed off your proofing report (entire line).  Academic Scheduling will process your request as follows:

DELETE
  • Used when a delete/cancel request is received prior to Student registration access.
  • The record is removed from Banner and cannot be retrieved.
  • No information will appear on subsequent proofing reports.
  • No information will carry to the next like semester (i.e., Spring 2009 to Spring 2010).
CANCEL
  • Used when a delete/cancel request is received and Student registration is open.
  • The record remains in Banner and can be re-activated upon request.
  • Subsequent proofing reports will reflect the canceled section with "C" in the "Status" column
  • If the record is not re-activated prior to "rolling" the semester, no information will carry to the next like semester.
   
How does the ROOM SCHEDULING process work?
 

Classrooms/Labs are automatically assigned to course sections following the data entry of round 2 proofing report changes. The room scheduling software considers building preferences associated with the course prefix.  It is not able to consider instructor attributes or needs.

Approximately 75% of the sections are placed with the first preference.  Five percent cannot be placed within any preference and must be processed manually on a first come-first served basis, subject to room availability. We are currently reviewing options to improve UVU's room-use efficiency and placement.

   
What is "PRE-SCHEDULING AUTHORITY"?
  The primary purpose of granting classroom pre-scheduling authority to a Scheduler is to accommodate individuals with disabilities (refer to UVU policy 152 for more information). Some pre-scheduling is allowed in order to accommodate specific laboratory needs. Pre-scheduling authority is not granted based on an Instructor's tenure, office location, or room preference.  All pre-scheduling should adhere to standard class times whenever possible.
   
Why enforce maximum ROOM CAPACITY and student enrollment limits?
 
UVU abides by Utah's Public Safety laws, including Fire Codes, which state:

"... rules for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire and panic in any publicly owned building, including all public and private schools, colleges, and university buildings... for the purpose of amusement, entertainment, instruction, or education."
 

UVAnnounce: Campus-wide Room Audit (The audit is now complete.  Thank you for your cooperation!)
Academic Scheduling, in cooperation with Facilities and Media Services, is conducting a campus-wide room audit of academic classrooms, labs, conference rooms, fitness/dance rooms, and concourses. All accommodations will be validated, including: maximum student capacity, furniture type, room configuration, media equipment, lab equipment, fire exits, windows, etc.  Having more accurate information about what is available will help us improve our services to the campus.  This project will continue through mid-July 2009, and every effort will be made to avoid classes in session. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated.  (June 2009 - Eva Bernfeld, Director of Academic Scheduling and Curriculum)

   
How do I activate an INSTRUCTOR so they can be added to a course section?
 
Once an instructor has been added to Banner by Human Resources, the Academic Scheduling office requires the following information to activate them for Faculty Workload and Instructor Verification:

Instructor Name (full legal name)
Instructor UVID
Effective Term (i.e., 200940)
College Assignment ("BU", "HS", "TC", etc.)
Department Assignment ("ACC", "BESC", "DGM", etc.)
Percentage of Assignment (100%, unless multiple assignments exist)

Where multiple College assignments exist, one must be designated as a "Home", or primary, assignment.
   
What is "SEMESTER CLEANUP" and how am I affected?
  Beginning with the third week of a new semester, several cleanup procedures need to take place, including (but not limited to):
  • Instructor Verification -- To ensure appropriate workload and compensation, all staff assignments should be completed.
  • Course sections with "0" or low enrollment --  As UVU continues to grow, an increased number of course section adds and room changes are requested.  In our review of scheduled rooms vs maximum/actual enrollments, we see a large number of active sections where 0-3 students are enrolled in classrooms that can accommodate 30+.  Consider canceling these sections to free up valuable space for others.
   
How can I restrict STUDENT REGISTRATION?
 

Historically, departments have controlled student registration by requesting maximum enrollment limits be set to zero on some class sections.  Effective July 1, 2009 the maximum enrollment limit for all existing sections and all new section requests must reflect the actual limit.  Course sections where students are currently enrolled will NOT be changed at this time, but it is important that we collect the data now.

How will enrollment be controlled?
When a "zero enrollment" request is made, Academic Scheduling will now utilize Banner's "Special Approval" feature to control student registration, as appropriate.  This change will help improve the room scheduling process, and the accuracy of state reporting and faculty workload.

How are Students affected?
Where students once received a "class closed" message, they will now receive a "Department Approval Required" message.  It is still necessary for a student to obtain department approval before an Advisor can assist with registration.

   
How do I add or change a COURSE/LAB FEE?
  Lab and course fee accounts should be reviewed regularly for accuracy and potential adjustments (add/delete/increase/decrease).  The deadline for requests generally follows the second round of Class Schedule Proofing Reports.  To be considered by the Course Fee Review Committee for approval, submit your request(s) to the Committee Secretary on the proper form* (http://www.uvu.edu/asc/course_fees/index.html), and always include:
  • course number and title
  • effective term date
  • index code
  • complete list of items to be supplied or used in the course (equipment, quantity, size, mileage, etc.)
  • whole dollar amount
  • written justification and supporting documentation (quote, receipts, etc.)
  • signature approvals from department chair and dean
Review UVU's Lab & Course Fees policy (http://www.uvu.edu/policies/officalpolicy/policies/show/policyid/81), which includes:
  • Description and Use:  Fee amounts are based on the cost of equipment, maintenance, software, supplies, handouts, field trips, lab or other direct instructional materials to be used by students.
  • Account Balances:  Departments may not generate excess funds from lab and course fees (all accounts are monitored by the Dean's office).
  • Fee Disclosure:  Courses with approved fees must provide full disclosure to students in the course syllabi.

*An online form will be available in Spring 2010.
   
Who can I contact for HELP?
  Academic Scheduling -  801.863.8770  -  Academic_Scheduling@uvu.edu

 

 

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