RCS News Archive

RCS News - November 2024

MANAGING THE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

  • Fall 2024 Common and Standard Final Exam Classrooms Assigned
  • Look for Summer & Fall 2025 Schedule of Classes Management Emails
  • Planning for Spring 2025 Room Swaps & Room Releases Based on No or Low Enrollment
  • Halfway There! Summer & Fall 2025 Open Scheduling Continues

Scheduling Tip: Priority Scheduling Request and Review Process
Classroom Spotlight: Steward Observatory (SO) N210
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - October 2024

Announcements:

  • Spring 2025 Closed Scheduling Requests for Centrally Scheduled Classrooms
  • Summer & Fall 2025 Open Scheduling Began October 7
  • RCS Team Reviewing Analytics Tools for Instructor Lists

Thank you

  • Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2025 Kickoff Webinar--Recording Now Available

Scheduling Tip: Open Scheduling Facility ID Set-Up
Staff Spotlight: Chemistry (CHEM) 205
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - September 2024

Managing The Schedule of Classes

  • International Direct Transition into Arizona Online, Effective Spring 2025
  • Preparation for the October 1 Publication of the Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Schedule of Classes
  • Avoid ‘Class Status: Tentative’ and Unpublished Sections
  • Unused Class Sections to be Removed Before Fall 2025 Term Roll
  • Summer & Fall 2025 Open Scheduling Begins October 7

Upcoming Training & Events

  • Requesting Administrative and Academic Related Events
  • Register Now: Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2025 Kickoff Webinar
  • Central Classroom Support Service

Scheduling Tip: Updating Instructor Status and Approved Courses
Staff Spotlight: Ana Figueroa

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RCS News - August 2024

Announcements:

  • Back to School Classroom Technology Demonstrations, August 21 & 22
  • Closed Scheduling & Classroom Optimization, Winter 2024 & Spring 2025
  • Save the Date: Spring 2025 Resolution Weeks, September 3-13
  • Register Now: Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2025 Kickoff Webinar

Scheduling Tip: Importance of Contact Minute Compliance
Classroom Spotlight: Richard A. Harvill Building (HARV) 301
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - July 2024

Announcements:

  • A Great Term Starts with Early Classroom Review and Scheduling a Tech Demo 
  • Low or No Enrollment? Plan Now for Fall 2024 Room Swaps & Room Releases 
  • Final Weeks of Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Open Scheduling 
  • Recently Created Attribute: Language of Instruction 
  • Save the Date: Resolution Weeks September 3-13, 2024 

Scheduling Tip: Understanding Optimization: What To Do If You Don’t Get a Room
Classroom Spotlight: Chemistry (CHEM) 138
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - June 2024

Announcements:

  • Halfway There! Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Open Scheduling Continues 
  • We Have a Question: Check Your In-Box for Schedule of Classes Management Emails 
  • Planning for Fall 2024 Room Swaps & Room Releases Based on No or Low Enrollment 

Scheduling Tip: Priority Scheduling Request and Review Process
Classroom Spotlight: Ina E. Gittings (GITT) 201
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - May 2024

Announcements:

  • Thank You! Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Open Scheduling Kickoff Webinar
  • Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Open Scheduling Underway

Scheduling Tip: Dynamically Dated Session Alignment
Classroom Spotlight: Henry Koffler Building Lecture Halls Renovation (KOFFL) 204, 216, 218
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - April 2024

Announcements:

  • Unused Class Sections to be Removed Before Spring Term Roll
  • Open Scheduling Begins May 6
  • Register Now: Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Open Scheduling Kickoff Webinar
  • Check Out the Newly Centrally Scheduled Classroom Interactive Map!

Scheduling Tip: Requesting a Collaborative Learning Space
Classroom Spotlight: Chemistry (CHEM) 218
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - March 2024

Announcements:

  • Preview Fall Classroom Assignments Prior to Enrollment 
  • Resolving 'Class Status: Tentative' and Unpublished Sections
  • Save the Date: Open Scheduling Winter 2024 & Spring 2025 Kickoff Webinar
  • Coming Soon: New Classroom Website

Scheduling Tip: Section Form Success
Student Spotlight: Aleksa Salazar
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - February 2024

Announcements:

  • Preparation for the Schedule of Classes to Publish March 1  
  • How the Shopping Cart Fits into the Class Enrollment Process
  • Resolution Weeks Wrap-Up: Thank you!

Scheduling Tip: Importance of Contact Minute Compliance
Classroom Spotlight: The Commons (CMNS) 310
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - January 2024

Announcements:

  • Closed Scheduling & Classroom Optimization  
  • Save the Date: Resolution Weeks February 5-16, 2024
  • Honors Contract Course Attribute Removed

Scheduling Tip: Understanding Optimization: What to do if You Don't Get a Room?
Staff Spotlight: Lisa Staltari
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - December 2023

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2024 - Final Month!
  • Save the Date: Resolution Weeks February 5-16, 2024

Scheduling Tip: Removing a Combination and Cancelling Class Sections
Staff Spotlight: Jimena Sotelo
Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - November 2023

Announcements:

  • Self-Paced Department Scheduler Training to Publish Nov. 22
  • Deadline Reminders: Priority Scheduling, Collaborative Learning Space (CLS), Common Final Requests 
  • Be on the Lookout for Schedule Management Communications

Scheduling Tip: Open Scheduling: Facility ID Set-up
Room Spotlight: The Commons (CMNS) 105

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - October 2023

Announcements:

  • Thank you for attending the Open Scheduling Webinar
  • Open Scheduling Timeline: Summer & Fall 2024
  • Making changes to Winter 2023 and Spring 2024

Scheduling Tip: Priority Scheduling

Classroom Spotlight: McClelland Park 101

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News September 2023

Announcements:

  • Resolution Week Appointments Wrap-Up: Thank You!
  • Preparation for the Schedule of Classes Publication October 1
  • Avoid 'Class Status: Tentative' and Unpublished Sections
  • Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2024 Begins October 2
  • Open Scheduling Kick-Off Webinar October 10
  • New Course Attributes: Language of Instruction & Research Experience

Scheduling Tip: Setting Up Class and Course Attributes in the Schedule of Classes

Classroom Spotlight: Chemistry 232

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

RCS News - August 2023

Announcements:

  • Updated Classroom Security
  • Classroom Location Removed from Public View
  • Back to School Classroom Tours & Technology Demonstrations
  • Resolution Weeks: August 21 - September 1, 2023
  • Reminder of Classroom Technology Updates & Minimum Requirements

Scheduling Tip: Section Form Success

Classroom Spotlight: The Commons 305

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - July 2023

Announcements:

  • Final Weeks of 2023 & Spring 2024 Open Scheduling
  • Resolution Weeks: August 21 - September 1, 2023
  • Room Swaps & Room Releases Based on Enrollment

Scheduling Tip: Understanding Optimization: What to Do if You Don't Get a Room?

Classroom Spotlight: Integrated Learning Center 141

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - June 2023

Announcements:

  • Halfway There! Winter 2023 & Spring 2024 Open Scheduling Continues
  • Room Swaps & Room Releases Based on Enrollment
  • Be on the lookout for Schedule Management Communications

Scheduling Tip: New Priority Scheduling Request Review Process

Staff Spotlight: Vicky Polashenski

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - May 2023

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling Underway
  • Priority Scheduling Request Review Process
  • New Process for Updating the Instructor/Advisor Table
  • Scheduling Courses for Arizona Online

Scheduling Tip: How to Request a CLS

Staff Spotlight: Jenna Childers

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - April 2023

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling Begins May 1
  • Opening Scheduling Kickoff Webinar Recording Available
  • Classroom Technology Retirement & Minimum Requirements
  • The Commons & Chemistry Building Ready for Fall 2023

Scheduling Tip: Contact Minute Compliance

Student Spotlight: Iyinoluwa Odedina

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - March 2023

Announcements:

  • Class Status: Tentative Section
  • Making Changes During Closed Scheduling
  • Opening Scheduling Kickoff Webinar
  • The Commons & Chemistry Building Grand Opening

Scheduling Tip: Updating & Adding Instructors

Student Spotlight: Lize Garcia

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - February 2023

Announcements:

  • Resolution Week Appointments Wrap-Up: Thank You!
  • Preparations for the Schedule of Classes Publication
  • Exploring the Partnerships Behind Centrally Scheduled Classrooms
  • We're Hiring! Central Classroom Coordinator

Scheduling Tip: Distinctions in Instruction Mode & Component

Classroom Spotlight: Modern Languages 402

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - January 2023

Announcements:

  • Closed Scheduling & Classroom Optimization
  • Resolution Weeks - February 6 - 17, 2023
  • Office of the Registrar Webinar - Centrally Scheduled Classrooms: Support, Partnerships, and the future

Scheduling Tip: Updating Instructor Status & Approved Courses

Classroom Spotlight: Modern Languages 4th Floor

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - December 2022

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2023 - Final Month!
  • Resolution Weeks - February 6-7, 2023
  • Surplus Classroom Equipment Available

Scheduling Tip: 100% Engagement Course Attributes Setup Explained

Student Staff Spotlight: Mona Clemensen

Upcoming Scheduling dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - November 2022

Announcements:

  • Enhanced Compliance Communications
  • Open Scheduling for Summer & Fall 2023 - Halfway There!
  • Collaborative Learning Space Request & Preferred Instructor Application
  • Surplus Classroom Equipment Available

Scheduling Tip: Priority Scheduling

Student Staff Spotlight: Sarah Tucker

Upcoming Scheduling dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - October 2022

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling Summer & Fall 2023
  • Mutually Exclusive Attribute Updates

Scheduling Tip: Section Form Success

Student Staff Spotlight: Sabrina Tomaine

Upcoming Scheduling Dates & Deadlines

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RCS News - September 2022

Announcements:

  • We’re Hiring! Central Classroom Coordinator
  • Save the Date: Open Scheduling Kick-Off Webinar
  • Adjustments Moving Forward-Course Status Tentative
  • How to Set Up an Honors Section During Closed Scheduling

Scheduling Tip: Requirement Group Guide: Catalog and Section Levels

Classroom Spotlight: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) 258

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RCS News August 2022

Announcements:

  • Academics Records Specialist Opening
  • Resolution Week--Winter 2022 & Spring 2023 
  • Updating the Instructor Table
  • Adjustments Moving Forward: Course Status Tentative

Scheduling Tip:  Understanding Optimization: What to Do if You Didn't Get a Room? 

Classroom Spotlight: AME S314--Newest Centrally Scheduled Classroom

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RCS News - July 2022

Announcements:

  • Assistant Registrar Room & Course Scheduling
  • We're Hiring! 
  • Last Week of Open Scheduling
  • Closed Scheduling Begins
  • Resolution Week Extended
  • Dynamically Dated Classes

Scheduling Tip: Flex In-Person Setup

Staff Spotlight: Vicky Polashenski, Academic Records Specialist

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RCS News - June 2022

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling Continue
  • RCS Leadership Updates

Scheduling Tip:  Collaborative Learning Spaces--how to request, who can get one, how to get instructor approval

Staff Spotlight: Cori Cashen, Senior Associate Registrar

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RCS News -May 2022

Announcements:

  • Open Scheduling Webinar Kick-Off Thank You
  • Open Scheduling Continues

Scheduling Tip:  Maintaining the Instructor Table

Staff Spotlight: Matthew Sanchez, Student Worker Lead

RCS News - April 2022

Announcements:

Scheduling Tip: Scheduling a Flex In-Person Class

Staff Spotlight: Angelica Medina, Academic Records Coordinator, Room & Course Scheduling

RCS News - March 2022

Announcements:

Scheduling Tip: Section Number Schema

Staff Spotlight: Laura K. Massey-Miller, Academic Records Coordinator, Room & Course Scheduling

RCS News - February 2022

Announcements:

RCS News - January 2022

Topics:

  • Resolution Week: February 7-11, 2022
  • Department Scheduler Training
  • Changes to Section Form Statuses
  • Fall 2022 Common Finals

Scheduling Tip: Setting up Combined Sections

Staff Spotlight: William Graessle, Academic Records Specialist

RCS News - December 2021

Announcement

  • Fall 2022 Common Finals
  • Requesting Collaborative Learning Spaces during Open Scheduling
  • 2022 Class Formats
  • Reimagining Class Scheduling

Scheduling Tip: Setting Up an Honors Section

Staff Spotlight: Jaclyn Pryor, Central Classroom Services Coordinator