Course enrollment management using traditional reporting and business intelligence techniques can be robust. This solution does not use SunGard Higher Education's Enrollment Management product.

A simple flat style report using course history detail and projected enrollment counts reduced the number of courses offered by 10%-15%. Course data on the report included number of sections and enrollment over three academic years and current enrollment and waitlisting. Based on these enrollment numbers and next year admission's projections the number of courses and sections needed were calculated. After eliminating 10-15% of fall quarter courses offered in the first year of use we had the best course access in ten years.

Additional business intelligence web reporting was accomplished using MS Excel spreadsheet pivot tables, Microsoft Analysis Services cubes, and asp.net graphical front ends. Our four web solutions provide interactive views on courses offered, student credit hours, declared majors and awarded degrees. This reporting is used by our Provost, Deans and Department Chairs to see trends in enrollment, programs, courses, and degrees. These solutions have provided information in difficult budget times that enabled executive management and departments to make our university leaner and more efficient.

This solution does not use SunGard Higher Education's Enrollment Management solution.