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Hi Christine At the University of Kent we have operated a fixed centralised timetable for several years. Several of the pitfalls to be aware of include: Tackling the perception that the departments or schools will have less flexibility and choice of timetable slots. Finding an effective and accurate way to display the timetable is key to both gathering the requirements to create the timetable and reassure departments/schools that they still have some control over the timetable. Timetabling / room booking is dealt with by a team of 3. We have found that a centralised timetable is more efficient than a distributed one where different departments own their own space on campus, as the popularity of a course may change year to year. We are now moving to a student choice driven centralised timetable which will be even more efficient. Hope this is of some help. Regards Tristan Harding University Of Kent at Canterbury ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Mackay" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 12:39 PM Subject: FIXED CENTRAL TEACHING TIMETABLE > Apologies for cross posting but I would be grateful for any advice > colleagues can give on pitfalls to be avoided in moving to introduce a > fixed centrally organised teaching timetable across the whole university. > Any information colleagues have on how this has been managed in their own > institution, by whom and within what timescale would be particularly > appreciated. > > Many thanks. > > Christine Mackay > Assistant Registrar > University of Paisley > PAISLEY > PA1 2BE > > Tel: 0141 848 3685 > Fax: 0141 848 3682 > > Email: [log in to unmask] >