RFP #26-7720 - Strategic Course Planning System

The Metropolitan Community College (MO) is seeking a provider to offer a comprehensive Strategic Course Planning system. The platform should provide functionality for course, room, and faculty scheduling supported by data-driven insights. Key capabilities include predictive analytics, integration with the student information system, automated schedule conflict detection, and tools that enhance collaboration across academic divisions and campuses. The system should help departmental schedulers and institutional planners work from shared, real-time data that connects course capacity, space usage, and program requirements. Some of the key features of the system include: • Predictive academic schedule planning using historical enrollment data, degree maps, and program progression patterns to forecast demand and optimize course offerings • Real-time conflict detection and resolution for courses, rooms, and faculty assignments • Intelligent room and resource optimization that ensures high utilization of facilities and technology assets • Seamless integration with the student information system for bi-directional data flow, reducing errors and redundant data entry • Workflow support with role-based permissions, notifications, and collaborative tools to manage distributed scheduling responsibilities • Comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities that provide visibility into key performance metrics