The desirability of using computer scheduling to allocate students into the activities (lectures, tutorials, practical classes) for courses requested and the possibility of integrating the scheduling into the enrollment process is explored. Although computer scheduling is now widely used in American universities, at Australian universities the…

The University of Georgia's course offerings system, an online registration system, is described. All section data are entered and maintained online; every element is immediately validated against the course, faculty, and facilities databases or tables. The data is the source for student schedule reporting, space utilization, and budget reporting.…

In Boone, North Carolina, Watauga High School has developed an alternative schedule that blends traditional and block schedules. This composite schedule originated in the late 1990s when their faculty members and administrators were struggling to determine if the school should change to a full block schedule. The board of education encouraged…

The desirability of using computer scheduling to assign students to classes (lectures, seminars, and practicums) for courses requested, and the possibility of integrating the scheduling onto the enrollment process, are discussed. (MSE)

Illustrates the uses of operations research (OR) in higher education administration by reviewing the higher education system's most significant operational problems: resource allocation, financial planning, budgeting, formation of student project groups, scheduling and classroom allocation, student registration, tuition and fee structure…

The guide, designed for students enrolling directly in a French university in study to be credited toward a U.S. degree, provides general information about the French educational system, types of higher education institution, and university life. Practical information on course selection, registration, examinations, and grading is also included.…

Results of a survey of Kentucky State University students concerning their patterns of adding and dropping courses looked at the proportions and characteristics of students adding and dropping, the reasons for making those changes, and the types of classes added and dropped most frequently. (MSE)

Proceedings of the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to office management are summarized, including: calendars, commencement procedures, publications, records, registration, reports, scheduling, staffing, testing, transcripts, and certificates. Names and institutions of…

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to computer operations, registrations, records, and schedules are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

A computerized multicampus, multi-term, continuous scheduling system implemented by Mississippi State University is described, focusing on its major features, implementation time-frame, and technical components. (MSE)

Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that pertain to office management are summarized including: calendars; commencement procedures; publications; records; registration; reports; scheduling; staffing; testing; transcripts; and certificates. Names and addresses of conference…

Proceedings of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to office management and organization and procedures in the office are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)

Colleges and universities are using innovative methods to improve services that affect the institution's enrollment-management function, primarily in registration and information management. Registrars' offices can also promote academic excellence by incorporating honors into transcripts, participate in student recruitment by providing timely…

Proceedings of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to computer assisted operations, registration, records, and schedules are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)

A private college's computer-managed preregistration system considers the degree of student interest in or need for enrollment in a specific course and helps provide optimal course schedules and course access. The rates of improvement in course registration for students at all levels are noted. (MSE) (>