EMCC Schedule of Classes Management Tools for New SIS

New SIS Terminology & Definitions
Used in Class Scheduling

 

1st and 2nd Auto Enroll Section – This field is used to enter a section within the same associated class number in which the system should automatically enroll students. Only sections with a Non-Enroll value (zero credits/units) can be selected to auto enroll. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

 

Academic Group – This field defaults from the Course Catalog and is unavailable for update. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Academic Organization – This field defaults from the Course Catalog and refers to the department/division that offers the class. It also determines which instructors can be assigned to classes. This value should not be changed unless under specific circumstances. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Add Fee button: Use this button to access the Class Fees Model and Class Sub Fees Model pages where class sees can be added or changed. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Account Code – This field displays the account that the instructor will be paid under based on the default method of the institution. Account values could be determined by subject code, term type, day/eve or HR department depending on your institutions pay structure. This value can be changed. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 

Account Type -Enter or lookup a value. Use ACT for Student Account (for Credit and Non-Credit). [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

 

Adjustment Code - select the (calendar) and use NOREFUND, REGCLASS or NONCREDIT values only. NOREFUND is used for Credit or Non Credit class fees that will not be refunded if a change is made in enrollment. REGCLASS is used for Credit class fees that will be refunded when a change is made in enrollment. NONCREDIT is used for the Non Credit class fees that will be refunded if a change is made in enrollment. STD refers to Term Fee refunds that will be refunded, either full and/or partial. Examples of STD Term Fees would be Out of County or Out of State tuition, County Resident tuition, WUE and more. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

 

Associated Class – Defaults to “1”. Each class section should have a unique Associated Class number that is the same as the number used for that class’s section. The Associated Class number should agree with the class section number except when it is part of an associated class grouping of Enrollment and Non Enrollment sections. In that case, all sections in the associated class grouping should have the same Associated Class number as the Enrollment section. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Audit Rate Specified This box should not be checked. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

Auto Create button - will automatically create ONE component for you. This does not carry very much functionality. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Auto Enroll from Wait List – This check box will default as selected. Selecting this check box keeps the class status closed so that you have time to move students manually from the wait list into the class, or run the waitlist process, before other students enroll. This check box is unavailable for OEE classes. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

 

Basic Data page will display for the class selected. There are approximately 25 fields on the Basic Data page that will need to be reviewed for accuracy. The top portion of this page auto fills based on information entered on the Schedule New Course search page. Use the Basic Data page to enter basic data for a class, add class fees and create more courses in the same subject area. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Campus – This field defaults from the Academic Programs table, Campus page and indicates the campus offering the course. This default should not be changed. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Cancel if Student Enrolled – This check box is used when a class is cancelled and students have already enrolled. Refer to the Canceling and Reactivating materials for more information. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

 

Capacity for the room space field populates by default if capacities have been entered on the Facilities Table. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

 

Charge Method – This field is populated by default to Always and should not be changed. The value of Always instructs SIS to charge the class fee in addition to term fees. The other value of Not include in term tuition excludes the term fee calculation and the class fee becomes the total charge for the class. The check box defaults should not be changed. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Fees Modal page/tab]

 

**Class Attribute Box – For Credit classes, the Course Attribute field will display Gen Ed requirements attached to the course from the Course Catalog and will display on the student transcript. For Non Credit classes, a value will be selected from the Lookup list and will be used to label Vocational, Partnership or Guest class sections. Clock will not use attributes. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Class Fees Modal page/tab used to begin attaching class fees.

Set ID, Course ID, Offer Number, Term, Session, Section, and Component fields populate from the Schedule New Course Basic Data page. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Fees Modal page/tab]

 

Class Lms Setup – see LMS (Learning Management System)

 

Class Nbr – A unique, system identifier assigned when the course is Saved. This number is used by students during enrollment. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Class Offer Site – A field used for partnership classes that designates the partner college. This functions in conjunction with the LMS type. This field will display when the class is designated as OEE. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 

Class Rollover check box defaults as selected to designate that a class will roll to another term. Deselect the box if you do not want the class to roll to another term. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 

Class Section – Unique identifier within course and session. MCCCD will use a four digit numbering scheme for each subject area beginning with 0001. Class section helps track the number of sections offered and is used for setting up the Auto Enroll feature. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab used to select Account Type, Item Type, Adjustment code, Flat Amount and due Date Code.

Set ID, Course ID, Offer Number, Term, Session, Class Section, & Component populate from the Schedule New Course Basic Data page.

Fee Trigger, Course Rate ID, Amount/Unit, Amount/Unit Audit, Minimum Amount, Waiver Group, Equation, Flat Amount (Audit), Maximum Amount - THESE FIELDS REMAIN EMPTY [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

 

Class Status Definitions
The system populates this field to Active by default.
 [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

A =
Active

Class is open, students can enroll and the class will show in class search. Enrollment Status equals open. When Enrollment Capacity is met, the class remains active but the Enrollment Status changes to closed. When a new class is added the class enrollment status remains "Closed" until enrollment capacity is added and saved.  (Note: Section will display on Class Search Results).
X =
Cancelled Section

Class has been cancelled, meeting patterns will be removed. Class does not show in class search and Enrollment Status equals closed. When a class is canceled, enrolled students are auto-dropped but notification of the drop is not automatic. Recalculation of tuition is required for all students dropped from a canceled class.
S =
Stop Further Enrollment

Students cannot enroll or be overridden into class.  Class does not show in class search and Enrollment Status equals closed.
T =
Tentative

Tentative class status will be used for “Shadow” (a.k.a. "Holds") class sections that are kept in reserved if needed when other sections fill (without losing their room assignment).  Class in pending, not officially scheduled. Class does not show in class search and Enrollment Status equals closed.

Class Time of Day radio buttons (Day or Evening) -The default is Day. Adjust if applicable. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

**Class Topic Box – These fields will not be used. Values would default from the Course Catalog, but there are no values. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Class Type – Defaults as “Enrollment”. The class type of Enrollment carries credit, is graded and indicates which section is the primary section at enrollment time. An example is BIO100 LEC/LAB. The Class Type of the BIO LEC will auto fill as Enrollment. Change the Class Type of the LAB class to Non-Enrollment. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Clear Note buttonClick this button to clear the free format text. Free Format Text – Enter or edit a note to accommodate the class section. Use the Plus button to add another row and enter an additional class note. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

Combined Major check box -Select the check box if the class is the major class of a combined section grouping. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

Combined Sections - If you need to offer two or more separate classes as one class offering, you can combine sections in new SIS.  Combined sections allows the linking of identical class sections that will be held in the same facility (room), at the same time, with the same instructor. A Combination Type is chosen (Both, Cross Subject, or Within Subject) and also one section is designated the ‘major’ section whereas the other sections are the ‘minor’ sections. Students are only able to register for one section when the classes are combined. In Legacy SIS these were known as “concurrently linked” courses.

Combined Section link - This link will display on the Meetings page if this is a combined section. The link will connect you to combined classes information. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

Component – Populates by default from the Course Catalog -Catalog Data page (i.e., LAB, LEC). [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Consent – This field defaults as No Consent from the Course Catalog, Catalog Data page, and can be changed. If you select Instructor or Departmental, consent is granted either using a permission number or using the Class Permission check box. Both of these options are available through the Quick Enroll component. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab

 

Contact Hours link will be nonfunctional and will not display correct information due to Course Catalog setup. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

Copy Note buttonClick to copy note text from the Note Nbr text field to the free format text, and deselect the Note Nbr field. The note can then be modified to accommodate the class section. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

Course Administrator – This field will not be used at this time, but could be used in future releases. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Course and/or Class Notes Sequence Number – Course Notes are used to display info for all subject/catalog# courses (example: This note would appear before all AES101 classes: All classes are held off-campus at ASU); whereas Class Notes display information for each certain class section only.  The system creates a Course and Class notes sequence number. The number determines the display order of the notes for a section if there are multiple notes. Std Note # – For both Course and Class notes sections, where applicable, enter a preexisting Note Number of the class note you would like to attach to the class, or click the search button to look up a preexisting Note Number for your institution. Notes beginning with 0 through 99 (for example 0032) are District wide notes. Notes beginning with your institution number are specific to your institution. Notes in the 5000 range will be used for Non Credit classes. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

Course Attribute Value – This field is used to link attribute values to class sections for Credit classes, and defaults from the Course Catalog. Non Credit and Clock will not use this field. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Delete Fee – Use this button to delete a class section fee, you must click the Delete Fee button, then click Apply and OK. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Fees Modal page/tab]

Department Code (Exception) – This field allows the selection of a different department code for an instructor’s pay if other than the usual. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

Due Date Code - select the (calendar) that you want to associate with this class fee. STD refers to Credit tuition and class fees based on the class start date. CONV refers to the conversion due date calendar and is only used for conversion (will not be used by schedulers). TERM refers to the $5.00 registration fee and optional fees, and will not be used when attaching fees to a class. NONCREDIT refers to Non Credit class fees based on the class start date. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

 

Dynamic Date Calc Required – This check box will not be used at this time, but could be used in future releases. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]


Dynamic Dates Maintenance – Dynamic Date Page link 
[SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]
Dynamic Date Values:
Find Next DD Rule Change
-This link will become available if there are class sections without dynamic dates. Use the link to go to the section(s) and attach a dynamic date.
Number of Days -SIS automatically calculates the number of days a class meets based on the start and stop dates on the Basic Data page.
Dynamic Date Rule -The system automatically populates this field depending on the rule selected when using the Dynamic Date Page link. The rule is based on the length of the class and affects grading and refunds.
Dynamic Date Page -Use this hyperlink to go to the Dynamic Date component and attach a dynamic date rule to a class. The Dynamic Date Rule should match the number of days displayed. If you fail to attach a DD rule to the class, you will get a warning notice when you click the Save button.
New Dyn Date Rule -This field will display until a Dynamic Date is attached to the class.
Recalc Needed or OEE Rule Needed -This message will display if the dynamic date rule requires recalculation. Use the Dynamic Date Page link to go to the Dynamic Date page and conduct the recalculation.


Enrollment Capacity – The maximum number of students allowed to enroll in the class. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

 

Enrollment Cntrl (enrollment control) page is the third page in the Schedule of Classes component. You must first enter data on the Basic Data and Meetings pages. Use the Enrollment Cntrl page to determine class status, set enrollment capacity, set wait list capacity, identify sections for which you want the system to auto enroll students and to cancel a class. Class Type – This field defaults from the Basic Data page. Values are Enrollment (graded) or Non-Enrollment (non-graded), such as used for BIO100 Lecture and Lab. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

Enrollment Status – The two options are Open and Closed. The status will update to “closed” when the Enrollment Capacity is met or the class is canceled. The status displays as Open when a class is saved and the class status is Active. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab

 

**Equivalent Course Group Box -Class Equivalent Course Group – The class equivalent will default from the Course Catalog if there is one. An equivalent course is not cross-referenced but has the same content. An example would be MAT150 and MAT152. This field cannot be edited. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Event ID – The system creates a unique Event ID when a class is scheduled with a meeting pattern and Facility ID. The number displays when the class is saved. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Facility ID Lookup button to display the entire list of facilities for your campus OR you can narrow the search by entering a specific Facility ID or Building in the search criteria before using the Search functionality. Facility Values are setup on the Facility Table page. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

 

Flat Amount – The amount of the fee to be charged. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

Free Format Topic – Enter the word Honors in this field if this is an honors class and you want it to appear in the class search for staff and students. This is not a search option, however it is viewable in the class search results. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

 

Generate Class Mtg Attendance – This check box defaults from the Course Catalog as selected to indicate that an attendance roster could be generated, but it will have no functionality. MCCCD will not generate attendance using this, but will use a Shadow System. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Get HR Defaults link -Click this link to auto fill the Account Code field with the HR default. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 

GL Interface Required – This field is linked to the GL Interface page of this component, which will not be used and will not display. This checkbox should not be selected. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Go to same section link -This link will display at the top of the MCCCD Class Detail page after a class has been saved and the Dynamic Date has been attached. When returning from the Dynamic Date calculate component, the system automatically returns to the first section of the subject area being worked in. You can use this link to return to the section you were working with most recently. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 

High School Dual Enrollment check box -Select the check box to indicate that a class is dual enrollment. If selected, a HS Sponsor field displays for entry of a sponsor. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 

Holiday Schedule – This field defaults from the Academic Calendar. This field has no functionality, users will have to keep track of the holidays classes that meet over a holiday. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Honors Class check box – Select the check box to identify a class as an honors section. The Requirement Designation will also need to be changed to honors in the Class Association component using the Class Assoc link. This field has no functionality, but will be used for reporting purposes. Refer to Creating an Honors Class for more detailed information. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 


Instructor Mode – This field indicates the method for class delivery, and us used mainly for reporting purposes. The instruction mode displays on the Class Schedule search for staff and on-line for students. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]  Values are:

 

FB = Field Based – Student is taking instruction outside a regular classroom but not through Distance Learning. This could include Practicums, Internships, and some types of Business and Industry.

HY = Hybrid – Any combination of In Person and Distance Learning instruction (Print Based, Internet and/or Mixed Media).

IN = Internet – Distance Learning with classes delivered on-line.

IS = Independent Study – A student may meet with an instructor and then work independently of the instructor or classroom, and not necessarily with any type of Distance Learning.

MM = Mixed Media – Classes are supported by Distance Learning printed material as well as one or more additional forms of media, such as video or audio tape, CD Rom, etc.

P = In Person – Student is physically present for class (this is the default value).

PB = Print Based – Classes are supported solely by printed material, handbook, lessons, etc.


 

Instructors For Meeting Pattern Box / Assignment tab - Use the Assignment page to select an instructor, role and grading access. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

Instructor ID -Use this lookup to select an instructor for the class. To display on the search results page, an instructor must first have been entered on the Instructor/Advisor Table for your institution.

Name -The instructor name displays when the ID is entered and you either tab out or go to another field on the page. Instructor Role -This field defaults as Primary. The value can be changed if applicable. Print check box – This check box defaults as selected. The instructor’s name will display in the class schedule when selected. The check box can be deselected and the instructor’s name will not display in the class schedule. If the class has multiple rows of instructors, only the box on the first row should be selected. Access – This field will default to the value of Grade. This value will allow the instructor to enter grades for the class. If this field is changed to blank, the instructor will not have access to grade the class through self-service. Contact – This field does not have functionality at this time and does not relate to the delivered Instructor Workload feature. Future releases could make this field available for use. Empl Rcd# and Job Code will not display values or be used.


Instructors For Meeting Pattern Box / Workload tab: Use the Workload page to enter or change the Assign Type, load factor and work load. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

ID and Name display if the Instructor is assigned on the Assignment tab. Assign Type – Select a value from the drop-down list box  Values are: Pay Instr – (default), used for adjunct faculty; Npay Instr -used for residential faculty; Non Exempt – used for other employee groups such as PSA or M&O; Not Include (in workload) -used for dual enrollment, business & industry & others; Manual -used for manual contracts (replacement instructors) and non-credit instructors.

App Load – Depending on the Assign Type selected, this check box will auto select or not. The check box indicates whether the assignment counts toward an individual’s Total Term FTE%. The field corresponds to the Include Assignment in Workload checkbox on the Assignment Type page & cannot be overridden.
Load Factor – This value auto fills as 100% from the Course Catalog, and can be adjusted. You can use the Load Factor field to divide one class into multiple assignments across instructors. For example, you can assign instructor A to teach 30% of a lecture and instructor B to teach 70%. When dividing the Load Factor, the total should equal 100 percent. SIS will display a soft warning message if the total does not equal 100 percent. If the Auto Calc check box is selected, the Work Load will update when changes are made.
Work Load – This value auto fills and can be adjusted. In order to provide maximum ease in assigning workload hours to individuals, SIS auto calculates default workload hours when classes are scheduled. Manual modifications to workload hours affect the Assigned FTE% . Auto Calc – The check box defaults as selected. Select if you want to have the workload value recalculated any time the user manually updates Assignment Type or Load Factor. Assignment FTE% -SIS populates the assignment’s full-time equivalent value. It is calculated and cannot be modified by the user.


 

Item Type – Enter or lookup a value. This value relates to the subcode in Legacy. You can narrow the search by entering the Legacy subcode in the Item Type search field. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab> Class Sub Fees Modal page/tab]

 

 

Legacy Section -field will be available during conversion from Legacy to SIS. The field is used to identify original class numbers that were converted. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]

 


LMS (Learning Management System) page is the fifth page in the Schedule New Course component. You must first enter data on the Basic Data page. Use the LMS page to select a Learning Management System such as MIDAS or Blackboard. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Class Lms Setup page/tab]
LMS page:
Provider for Authentication
– Select a value to authenticate the management system provider. Entering a value in this field will enable a student to click on a link for a class and seamlessly be logged in to the LMS provider. The values are BLACKBOARD or MIDAS.

LMS Extract File Type – Select the appropriate course delivery method from the drop down list.

LMS Extract Group ID – This field will auto fill based on the LMS Extract File Type selected.

LMS URL -This URL will autopopulate with the given address of LMS selected. When an LMS URL is entered, an icon will appear on the students enrollment list. This icon will take the student to the log in page for Blackboard or MIDAS. The LMS icon will also be available to faculty in the Faculty Center. MIDAS URL is http://www.maricopa.edu/midas BLACKBOARD URL is http://www.maricopa.edu/blackboard

Last Class Ext Dttm – This field is empty when a class is first scheduled. It automatically populates with a date and time when class data is extracted.

Last Enroll Extratc Datetm – This field is empty when a class is first scheduled. It automatically populates with a date and time when membership data is extracted.

 

Location – This field defaults from the location values linked to campuses on the Campus Table page. A Campus must be specified prior to Location selection. This value can be changed. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 


MCCCD Class Data page is the sixth page in the Schedule New Course component. You must first enter data on the Basic Data, Meetings, Enrollment Cntrl, Notes and LMS Data pages.  Use the MCCCD Class Data page to enter information about the class that is specific to MCCCD.  [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>MCCCD Class Data page/tab]
SIS automatically populates the following fields: Session, Section, Component (Lec or Lab), Class Association Number, Units, Grading Basis, Class Nbr, Career, Start/End Dates and Census Date. Short Term -SIS populates this value from the course catalog, MCCCD Course Catalog page. FTSE Eligibility -The check box defaults as selected to indicate that the class is FTSE eligible. Deselect the check box if the class is not FTSE eligible. Course Load Formulas -SIS populates this value from the course catalog, MCCCD Course Catalog page. Vocational Funding -SIS populates this value from the course catalog, MCCCD Course Catalog page. Curriculum Date -SIS populates this field from the Course Catalog with the date that the course became available. Legacy Section -field will be available during conversion from Legacy to SIS. The field is used to identify original class numbers that were converted.  Add Date – SIS populates this field when the class is saved. Maint. Operator ID – The system automatically populates the operator ID of the most recent person performing maintenance on a class. Maintenance Date – SIS populates the date of the most recent class maintenance.


Meetings page is the second page in the Schedule New Course component. You must first enter data on the Basic Data page. Use the Meetings page to define class meeting patterns and facilities, to attach instructors to classes, and to assign instructor workload values.

The header information, Session, Class Nbr (when the class is saved), Class Section, Component, Event ID, Start/End Date fields automatically populate from the Basic Data page.

Mtg End (meeting end time) -Insert the class start time and tab out. If a Pat (pattern) has been pre-defined, SIS will default an end time. The class meeting end time can be adjusted. The start/end dates on the Meetings page must be the same as the Basic Data page, or include the same dates if more than one row is used. If the check boxes have been used to define the meeting pattern, the end time will not default when the begin time is entered and you will have to enter this value by hand. When the class is SAVED, an error message will appear if the class is not meeting the required minutes. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

Mtg Start (meeting start time) -Insert the class start time and tab out. If a Pat (pattern) has been pre-defined, SIS will default an end time. The class meeting end time can be adjusted. The start/end dates on the Meetings page must be the same as the Basic Data page, or include the same dates if more than one row is used. If the check boxes have been used to define the meeting pattern, the end time will not default when the begin time is entered and you will have to enter this value by hand. When the class is SAVED, an error message will appear if the class is not meeting the required minutes. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

Minimum Enrollment Nbr – You may enter a number here for the minimum number of students needed for the class. This field is for informational or reporting purposes only. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

 

Notes page is the fourth page in the Schedule New Course component. You must first enter data on the Basic Data, Meetings and Enrollment Cntrl. Use the Notes page to link existing class notes or free-form text notes to class sections.  On the Notes page, the following fields are populated from the Basis Data page: Session, Class Nbr, Class Section, Component, and Event ID. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

Note TemplateThere is no functionality at this time behind this field. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

Note Type -Two selections are available in the drop down. Public, always display -The note will appear in the printed class schedule and be visible to staff and students in self-service. Staff only, Not in Self-Service -The note will not appear in the printed class schedule and not appear to students in self-service. This note will only be visible to staff. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

 

Pat (pattern) lookup button is used to display a list of pre-defined Meeting Patterns. Select from the list, or enter a pre-defined meeting pattern in the Pat box. The check boxes will auto fill. If the pattern is not pre-defined, select the appropriate checkboxes and do not use the Pat box. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

 

Primary Instr Section – This field auto fills with the same number as the section number. At this time the field is for informational purposes only and will not be used at this time. Future releases could make this field available for use. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Print Topic on Transcript – This check box defaults as deselected and should not be changed. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

 

Requested Room Capacity – This field is used to manipulate the Enrollment Capacity without affecting room scheduling. It might be different than the Enrollment Capacity. It is particularly useful when using Schedule25 Software. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab

 

Resection to Section – This field is used to enter a section in which the system automatically enrolls a student if the primary section is full. For example when section 0001 Lecture is filled, the system will automatically enroll students in section 0003 lecture. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

Rollover check boxThis check box defaults as selected. When the checkbox is selected the course notes entered will roll with the prior term copy process. The prior term copy process will ignore the notes entered here if the rollover checkbox is unselected. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Notes page/tab]

 

Schedule Print – Select this check box to display the class in the schedule of classes search. If the check box is not selected, the section will not display in the class search function accessed by students through Self Service. The class will display in the staff search. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Session -defaults as DD (Dynamic Dated). It can be changed to OEE (Open Entry/Exit). [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Student Specific Permissions – Select this check box to enable set up of student specific class permissions. Student specific numbers can be associated with a class and assigned to students to use for enrollment. You can create either general or student specific permissions, but not both. This check box is not available for Non-Enroll sections. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

Sync Attendance With Class Mtg -This check box will not be used at this time, but could be used in future releases. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

 

 

Term Start/End Date – These dates represent the term begin and end dates and default from the Term/Session Table. If you adjust these dates on the Basic Data page, you will need to adjust on them Meetings page. Dates must match on both pages. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Basic Data page/tab]

Topic ID – This field defaults from the Course Catalog and will not be populated. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Meetings page/tab]

Total (students) – The system displays the current total of students enrolled and on the wait list for the section. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

 

Wait List Capacity – The maximum number of students allowed to wait list for the class. [SIS Nav.: Schedule New Course OR Maintain Schedule of Classes>Enrollment Cntrl page/tab]

*Employees may need to contact college SIS security administrator for job-related access to SIS.


Other Resources:

SIS Terminology & Definitions List

Understanding Scheduling Classes (ClassSch JOB AID created 10/9/2007) pdf


Employees may need to contact their college security administrator(s) for job-related access to the SIS, BOExi and R25 systems.

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EMCC Instructional Services Team
Page last updated by D. Sheldon on 3/26/2008