By all accounts, the new scheduling system implemented by the University this semester was a success.
University Registrar Robert Doolos said his office received fewer complaints this year than in the past. The response to the new system generally was favorable, he said.
“I don’t recall hearing any negative comments about it,” Doolos said. “Fewer students had problems logging on,” he said.
This year, scheduling priority groups were smaller than in the past. Therefore, more students were able to log on to the registration system with less competition.
Students said they felt the smaller groups made it easier to schedule classes this year.
“It was definitely easier,” said Erin Sheets, a biological engineering junior. “This year I could get on a lot quicker and get the classes I needed.”
Jesse Garner, a music sophomore, said fewer students attempting to register at the same time made it easier on everyone.
“It only took me 10 minutes to get on and schedule this year, as opposed to three hours last semester,” he said.
Doolos said the system with smaller groups will be used in future semesters. However, students should be aware that different criteria for group placement will be used in the fall and spring semesters.
“In the fall, you generally have more students with fewer hours, mostly due to incoming freshmen,” Doolos said.
If the same criteria were used in both semesters, it would lead to differences in group sizes, he said. Therefore, criteria for the groups will be different to allow similar-sized groups to schedule each semester.
“We will continue to monitor it and make adjustments,” Doolos said.