Abstract
This article presents an algorithm that streamlines course scheduling for academic administrators by integrating student enrollment projections, specialization requirements, class size limits, and faculty workload capacities into a two year rotation model. Through sequential steps of estimating majors, mapping yearly course demand, calculating rotation frequency, and aligning faculty assignments, the method supports strategic curriculum management and long term resource allocation. The algorithm can be implemented in spreadsheet software, enabling transparent departmental planning while minimizing semester by semester scheduling labor. By linking course scheduling algorithm design with academic administration practice, higher education management, curriculum planning, faculty workload analysis, enrollment forecasting, and resource optimization, this article advances practical decision making tools for communication studies and related disciplines.
Recommended Citation
Schwalbe, Ted
(1992)
"An Algorithm for Course Scheduling,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 80, Article 7.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol80/iss1/7
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