SCM (Schedule Cost Modeling)
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TOOL
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Schedule Cost Modeling (SCM) provides the userwith a means 
for examining the past history of classes added to or 
canceled from the class schedule after the printed schedule 
has been prepared and, using this historical information, to 
project the cost impact of a proposed class schedule on the 
budget.


IMPORTANT FEATURES OF TOOL
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The tool provides the user with a multi-year summary 
analysis of additions and cancellations affecting the class 
schedule (and thus the budget). A detailed report is also 
available, as well as an add/cancel rate analysis. The class 
schedule cost projection worksheet allows the user to apply 
the rates determined in the preceding analytical reports to 
the proposed class schedule and to estimate the cost impact 
of that schedule. This report can be generated periodically 
to monitor costs, as additions and/or cancellations occur 
throughout the term.


WHO WOULD USE THIS TOOL?
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This system would be used by Deans and Department Chairs.

HOW DOES THE TOOL SUPPORT EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING?
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In times of constrained financial resources, this tool 
allows administrators to monitor costs in order to optimize 
course offerings to meet student needs. The SCM will assist 
administrators in avoiding some cancellation of classes 
after the class schedule is published thus reducing student 
frustration and confusion.

CONTACT PERSONS
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John Gray, DIST/ITS                731-8842 
Jason Pociask, DIST/ITS          731 8835