Data-Driven Course Access
Smart scheduling moves beyond traditional scheduling by leveraging institutional data, student success patterns, and enrollment analytics to create schedules that support timely degree completion while prioritizing student needs over administrative convenience.
Access Barriers
Course availability and scheduling conflicts are leading causes of delayed graduation
Student Mismatch
Traditional scheduling prioritizes administrative convenience over student needs
Completion Delay
Students who cannot access required courses are 40% more likely to leave
Proof Points
Smart scheduling removes unnecessary obstacles to degree completion while accommodating diverse student populations and optimizing institutional resource utilization.
- Students with improved course access show 40% lower likelihood of leaving before completion
- Austin Peay State University achieved 23% increase in on-time graduation rates with smart scheduling
- Community College of Denver saw 40% increase in course completion rates with block scheduling
- University of Central Florida reduced scheduling conflicts by 45% while improving student satisfaction with academic planning
Austin Peay State University’s “Degree Maps” initiative combines predictive analytics with strategic scheduling to ensure course availability aligns with student degree plans. This resulted in a 23% increase in on-time graduation rates and significant reduction in scheduling-related withdrawals.
Benefits
Smart schedules eliminate barriers to student progress while helping institutions optimize resources and improve student satisfaction with their educational experience.
Better Access
Students can enroll in required courses when needed for timely graduation
Improved Outcomes
Higher completion rates and reduced scheduling-related barriers to success
Resource Efficiency
Optimal use of classroom space, faculty time, and institutional resources
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