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:
- Deans and associate/assistant deans
- Unit budget administrators
- Facilities managers
- Department administrators
- Space management users
- Curriculum schedulers
- Registrar’s Office
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.
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For More Information
Please refer to the following for other relevant information:
- Classroom Scheduling and Utilization Project
- Target Goals for Classroom Utilization
- 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.