The Scheduling team offers the following in-person trainings monthly. Select the training title to register via TrainTraq.
2114783 : SRS/Astra Scheduling Workshop This workshop is intended for classroom schedulers who need a refresher on how to effectively navigate and utilize Section Request System (SRS), Astra Schedule, and Compass for academic section scheduling. A pre-training survey will be sent to those registered in order to determine the topics for each section. Topics may include:
- adjusting section start and end dates
- setting filters in Astra
- updating section restrictions in Compass
- maximizing classroom utilization using standard meeting patterns
- reporting tools, etc.
2114784 : SRS/Astra New Scheduler Training This training provides instruction for new classroom schedulers on how to effectively use Section Request System (SRS), Astra Schedule, and Compass for academic section scheduling. We will begin by reviewing the annual course scheduling timeline and online resources available to classroom schedulers.
Training for the Section Request System (SRS) includes:
- Creating new sections
- Editing and cancelling existing sections
- Start and end date changes (part of term)
- Special topics, study abroad, and other special section requests
- How to request day/time/room updates after Astra access closes
In the Astra Schedule, we will review:
- Effectively navigating scheduling grids and academic section lists using filters
- Editing days/times/rooms during Phase 1 classroom priority access
Functions in Compass include:
- Setting enrollment limits
- Assigning instructors
- Updating section registration restrictions
Please contact Scheduling for their training schedule at
scheduling@tamu.edu or (979) 458-4950.