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Open Forum Block Scheduling (Demystified) January 27, 2012. Winter 2012. Today’s Agenda Block Scheduling What is it? Tracks Calendar of Events Benefits of Block Scheduling. Winter 2012. Block Scheduling- What is it?

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Winter 2012

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  1. Open Forum Block Scheduling (Demystified) January 27, 2012 Winter 2012

  2. Today’s Agenda • Block Scheduling • What is it? • Tracks • Calendar of Events • Benefits of Block Scheduling Winter 2012

  3. Block Scheduling- What is it? • Block Scheduling is designed to start first-time freshmen (FTF) off on the “right track” for their first quarter at Cal Poly • Students are scheduled into their Fall classes based on “tracks,” which are a reflection of the flow chart for their major Winter 2012

  4. Tracks • Tracks are written in a way that allows AP credit and prior coursework to be considered when placing students in classes • Tracks are carefully chosen by the college and must be re-evaluated each year to ensure students are being scheduled in to the appropriate classes their first quarter here at Cal Poly Winter 2012

  5. Tracks continued • Using these tracks also allows for improved communication between departments and colleges • This is our fourth year for Block Scheduling and each year the process gets more and more refined Winter 2012

  6. Example of a track • Tracks vary in complexity between the different majors. Some majors specify exactly what classes a student must take, while other tracks must account for other variables Winter 2012

  7. Example of a track • Tracks can also be written in a way that address pre-requisites, course credits, and other considerations that affect the • registration process Winter 2012

  8. Calendar of Events- February thru April • February • Track changes are due by end of February • March • Target numbers for Fall 2012 are released by Admissions • April • Seats are reserved for FTF and transfer students based on admissions targets and tracks • 4/20: PASS is available • 4/30-5/16: Fall 2012 registration for continuing students Winter 2012

  9. Calendar of Events- May thru September • May • 5/1: SIR deadline for Fall 2012 • June • All tracks are finalized and loaded into program • July • 7/18 (tentative): Block Scheduling begins • August • 8/20: Open Enrollment begins • September • 9/18: Classes start for Fall 2012 Winter 2012

  10. Benefits of Block Scheduling • All students are scheduled into a minimum of 12 units, with a good portion of students getting 16 units • Since Block Scheduling began there have been fewer freshmen being placed on Academic Probation • All classes that are scheduled for FTF are degree applicable • Block Scheduling prevents time conflicts from occurring in the students’ class schedules Winter 2012

  11. Summary • Block Scheduling is designed to get FTF the classes they need for their first quarter • It is based on tracks, which are designed by each major • The various stages of Block Scheduling span through most of the year (about 9 months) • Important dates are: • March: Targets are released for Fall 2012 • 4/30-5/16: Registration for continuing students • 5/1: SIR deadline for Fall 2012 • 7/18: Block Scheduling begins for FTFs • 9/18: Fall classes begin Winter 2012

  12. Contact for help with Block Scheduling • Kait Tinglof • Phone: x6-5901 • Email: ktinglof@calpoly.edu Winter 2012

  13. Questions ? Winter 2012

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