Introducing the Work

Course scheduling is often treated as an operational task, yet it significantly shapes retention, degree completion, and institutional efficiency. At the same time, conversations about changing the schedule can trigger understandable concerns around faculty workload and autonomy.

The resources included here draw on best practices from the AASCU Student-Centered Course Scheduling initiative to help institutional leaders make the case for this work, building shared understanding and buy-in across faculty, staff, and students before change begins.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

This resource includes a customizable slide deck along with a companion email and social media content to help you introduce this work to key audiences on your campus.

• Deck: A presentation template to introduce the case for student-centered course scheduling to faculty, staff, and institutional leadership. Slides include data, institution spotlights, and a framework for why this work matters.
• Email Copy: A ready-to-customize message for deans, faculty, and staff that explains the initiative and invites their input.
• Social Media Copy and Graphics: Posts tailored for two audiences: colleagues on LinkedIn and students on institutional channels.