ARF email improvements

Earlier this morning (Oct. 6), a change went into effect  for emails sent to ARF access request approvers. The changes are a result of multiple improvement requests and usability testing. Approvers will notice changes to subject lines and the text of the email that are intended to provide more details on the request and clearer instructions for next steps. The goal of these changes is to facilitate faster approval response times to ensure requests are fulfilled in a timely manner.

Unit updates: Office of Classroom Management

• Fall 2022 classroom assignments are being finalized, with about 30 classes that still need rooms. Making room for the final few classes is a strategic version of Jenga that takes much patience and time.
• Spring 2023 class scheduling is underway across all departments and we will be closing Collaborative Class Scheduling (CCS) to centrally schedule classrooms for Spring in the beginning of July.
• The final exam schedule for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 has been posted, as has the CCS production calendar for Academic Year 2023-24.
• New forms are being created! The Astra Access Request Form (ARF) was migrated to a TeamDynamix (TDX) form and the team is working with ASR-IT on a new Final Exam Request Form using Jadu.
• Fraser classrooms went offline at the beginning of summer term. These rooms will remain offline until the Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories project is funded.Summer classroom technology lifecycle renewals are in full swing. Many rooms this year will be upgraded with improved cameras and microphones to better facilitate learning. Visit our project page for more detail and updates.