Scheduling and Space Allocation Committee
| Position | Committee Member (term) |
| Director of Facilities Services | Steve Dunn |
| Events and Scheduling Coordinator | Brooke Cagno |
| Graduate Advisor | Kathie Hsieh |
| Undergraduate Advisor | Beverly Taflinger |
| Production Manager | Thor Mikesell |
| Academic Music Department Faculty | Beth Wheeler (2021-23) |
| Music Performance Department Faculty | Andiel Brown (2022-24) |
| Associate Dean for Graduate Studies or Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, chair |
Leslie Straka |
*Dance Department Faculty and Academic Music Department Faculty housed in Collier House serve as ad hoc (ex officio, non-voting) members, as needed.
Charge and Responsibilities: Responsible for allocating and designating all SOMD-controlled spaces for curricular delivery, including Frohnmayer Music Building, Gerlinger Annex, Berwick Hall, and Collier House. The committee shall work to remove scheduling obstacles that impede a timely completion of degree requirements and to eliminate or minimize course conflicts and the need for students to seek course waivers based on scheduling conflicts. The committee is charged with standardizing and maintaining a framework for scheduling based on equity and available facilities. In addition, the committee will advise the Department Heads and Academic Deans on potential scheduling conflicts and the lack of available facilities.
The committee will regularly review existing courses for appropriate placement based on the following criteria: 1) Curricular and space needs; 2) Student schedules; 3) Academic continuity; 4) Scheduling logistics; 5) NASM and NASD Standards.
The committee will take part in the review process for new course proposals. After the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Committees have voted to endorse a new course, the proposal will be forwarded simultaneously to the Scheduling and Space Allocation Committee and the Curriculum Committee for review. According to the criteria above, the committee will assess the feasibility of proposed curricular changes and the scheduling and environmental impact on the space itself.
Eligibility: All SOMD TTF and Career NTTF may be selected to serve in the faculty positions.
Election/Appointment Process: Appointed by Dean.
Term: Faculty members generally serve for two-year terms and can be reappointed.
Reporting: The Scheduling and Space Allocation Committee, having consulted with faculty members, Department Heads, and the Dean’s Office, is responsible for notifying faculty about necessary scheduling changes in a timely manner in order to minimize inconvenience and miscommunication. After reviewing proposals for new courses, the committee will forward its recommendations to the appropriate Department Head and Academic Dean(s).
Committee Documents
Academic Schedule Posters
Master Class Spreadsheet
Email from the Committee