A study was conducted at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1968 to explore policy and determine major reasons for large numbers of course drops and adds. Findings are reported. The major conclusion is much greater effort must be placed on communication of course information to students. (JT)

The system used successfully since 1963 on Michigan State University's East Lansing campus for scheduling more than 43,000 students, using the IBM "Socrates" program, is described including advantages for students, department heads, faculty, and registrar. A system abstract is included along with notes on installment procedures and…

A brief nontechnical description of time-sharing computer software developed at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis as an aid in disseminating class schedule information. Design criteria include maintenance of a data base on sections offered, display of sections closed, and creation of reports on in individual schedules for closed…

Florida Technical University's approximately 11,000 students use its Generalized Registration and Sectioning System (GRASS), which provides on-line advanced and regular registration, on-line add/drop and late registration with instant invoice and class schedule printing. Description of system capabilities, notes on development, and samples of…

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)

Student questionnaires were administered at Tidewater Community College, Virginia, to examine the following areas of interest: factors related to student transportation and their impact on class scheduling, student evaluations of counseling centers and faculty assistance during the class registration process, the students' personal work schedules,…

The suitability of the college setting for adult senior students attending Federal City College during the summer term of 1973 was evaluated, with focus on registration, orientation, class schedule, academic advising, and supportive services. Adult senior students were defined as all undergraduates who were 31 years old or older and who had…

The first comprehensive guide to the functions and responsibilities of registrars, admissions officers, and academic records personnel is presented. A chapter by C. James Quann examines the origins and growth of the profession as well as modern organizational patterns and provides job and functional descriptions for the director of admissions and…