Classroom Utilization Reports and data warehouse

Overview

Several classroom utilization reports described below available through the SM01 Space Management BusinessObjects Universe. The reports include a variety of classroom time and seat utilization information which may be helpful to:

Units may also access classroom utilization data in a new data warehouse to create custom, ad-hoc reports.

Access to the Reports

All of the reports described below and the data warehouse are accessible through BusinessObjects in the SM01 Space Management Universe.

Those requiring access to BusinessObjects should work with their Financial Unit Liaison to complete a request through the Online Access Request System (OARS).

For a general overview of systems used for recording, tracking, and reporting space information, please visit Building and Space Information.

Available Reports

The following reports are available through BusinessObjects. Please refer to section above getting access to BusinessObjects.

Report Name*
*All official titles begin with “SM 01 Spc Mng” in BusinessObjects

Report Description & Benefits

Class Meetings by Day of Week for Dept

  • Summary of day, time, and location that classes
    are scheduled for a specific term.
  • Detailed list of departmental class offerings.
  • Benefits: Users can see a quick summary of
    day, time, and location that classes are
    scheduled for a specific term.

Classroom Utilization by Dept for Term

  • Departmental classroom utilization by the day
    of week (Time Utilization).
  • Number of seats filled in classroom (Seat
    Utilization).
  • Allows users review how well classrooms are
    utilized to aid in scheduling classes in future
    terms.
  • Benefits: Users can review how well classrooms
    are utilized to aid in scheduling classes in future
    terms.

Classroom Utilization by Building for Term

  • Building classroom utilization by the day of
    week (Time Utilization).
  • Number of seats filled in the classroom (Seat
    Utilization).
  • Benefits: Users can review how well classrooms
    are utilized within a building, and be able to
    identify opportunities when classrooms can be
    shared or repurposed.

Classes Scheduled with No Enrlmnt by Dept for Term

  • Departmental classes scheduled in a room
    without students enrolled.
  • Benefits: Users can view classes that may
    need to be cancelled and identify classroom
    space that could be utilized for other class
    sections.

Classes Utilizing a Room Not Owned by Dept

  • A listing of classes by department that are
    scheduled in classrooms outside of the
    department.
  • Benefits: Users can see a list of classes
    scheduled in non-departmental classroom
    space. Note:  Does not include classes
    scheduled by the Registrar’s Office.

Classes Scheduled in Non-Classrooms by Dept

  • Departmental classes scheduled in a
    non-classroom (e.g., conference room, study
    room, etc.) space.
  • Benefits: Users can verify if the room type
    for the space should be modified.

Classes Scheduled in a Central Room by Dept for Term

  • Departmental classes scheduled in central
    rooms by the Registrar’s office, using
    Schedule 25.
  • Benefits: Users can see a comprehensive list
    (by department) of the classes that the
    Registrar’s Office schedules on behalf of the
    Department(s).

Station Count Discrepancy

  • A listing of classroom spaces that have
    discrepancies in room station counts (number
    of seats) between the Student Administration
    system and data reported in the Space Survey.
  • Benefits: Users can identify inaccurate Space
    Management data and request that it be
    corrected.

Combined Class Sections by Dept

  • A listing of departmental classes that are
    Combined Sections.
  • Benefits: Users can see a list of all
    combined sections, including the “Home”
    department for budgetary purposes.

Classrooms Shared for Classes Outside of Dept

  • Departmental classrooms hosting classes for
    outside departments. 
  • Benefits: Users can see a list of classroom
    spaces that they are sharing with other
    Departments on campus. Note:  Does not
    include classes scheduled by the Registrar’s
    Office.

Classrooms Not Utilized by Dept

  • Departmental classrooms that have no
    classes scheduled in them for a specific term.
  • Benefits: Users can determine if classrooms
    are available for scheduling; are coded
    correctly; need to be repurposed; or are
    being utilized efficiently.

Classroom Mix for Term

  • Departmental classrooms grouped by size,
    with requested capacity totals compared to
    the actual enrollment totals of classes.
  • Benefits: Users can review room size
    demand/supply needs and evaluate if the
    scheduling is optimizing the room.

Cancelled Class Trends by Dept

  • Trending of active vs. cancelled classes for
    the last 10 terms (excluding spring,
    spring/summer, and summer terms).
  • Benefits: Users can see how many classes
    are cancelled by term, and better plan future
    classes with a goal of reducing the number
    of cancellations.

Projected Class Size Trends by Dept

  • Departmental classes by term comparing the
    requested capacity for a class section to the
    actual enrollment (excluding spring,
    spring/summer, and summer terms).
  • Benefits: Users can better determine
    capacity requirements for future terms.

For More Information

Please refer to the following for other relevant information:

  1. Classroom Scheduling and Utilization Project
  2. Target Goals for Classroom Utilization
  3. MAIS Help Desk at 734.936.7000 for assistance getting access to or running the reports.

For information on the Space Utilization Initiative, contact space.utilization@umich.edu.