The University of Minnesota overhauled its course scheduling process by transitioning from Microsoft Word to Lucidchart. By adopting intelligent diagramming, they streamlined operations and improved communication with faculty, ultimately saving time and allowing more focus on classroom instruction.
The challenge:
The university's academic technologists needed to streamline the manual process of constructing course schedules for practicing medical professionals without adding complexity.
The transformation:
By consolidating the scheduling process onto Lucidchart, the University of Minnesota significantly reduced inefficiencies, saving time at the start of each semester.
The results:
- 63% faster scheduling: Course schedule finalization time dropped from four weeks to just one and a half.
- 133% increase in efficiency: Technologists now manage seven schedules, up from three.
- Improved collaboration: Real-time updates in Lucidchart eliminated the need for lengthy email exchanges, ensuring everyone worked from the same reference point.
