Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Maximizing Space Utilization: With the increasing demand for physical and virtual classroom space, A-State recognizes the need for an advanced scheduling solution that ensures optimal use of facilities. A centralized platform will enable the university to allocate rooms and resources efficiently, reducing idle times and overcrowding, thereby accommodating more classes and events within the existing infrastructure. • Increasing Retention and Student Success: Central to A-State’s immediate goal is the increase of institutional retention rates, specifically in the Junior and Senior years. By implementing a scheduling system that accurately projects course demand based on degree pathways, A-State aims to ensure that students have access to the required courses at the right times, thereby minimizing delays in degree completion. This approach is expected to significantly improve retention rates, graduation rates and student satisfaction. • Centralized Management of Classrooms and Events: Currently, the lack of a unified system for scheduling academic and non-academic events leads to conflicts, underutilization, and logistical challenges. By adopting a centralized scheduling platform, A-State will streamline the management process, creating a cohesive system for all scheduling needs. This will not only improve operational efficiency but also enhance the university's ability to host and manage events, further enriching the campus community, ensuring full awareness of when events are scheduled through seamless integration with official school calendar etc.
