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®Education SectorENTERPRISE Exam SchedulerAn easy-to-use graphical scheduling tool that manages all aspects ofexam planning.+ Earlier and accurate timetables – to students and staff.+ Fewer resources (staff and locations) required to deliver examinations.+ Improved student performance through better spreading of exams.+ Clash-free modular exam timetables.+ Special needs students can be easily catered for.+ Publishing of timetables for individual students on paper or onthe web.Exam Scheduler develops a timetable that best meets the resourcemanagement priorities for the Institution. The system can producesignificant cost savings by reducing the number of exam sessions, usingfewer staff and rooms, with no detriment to the student experience.Automatic scheduling means that it is possible to meet varying preferences.The system will not allow clashes to be created (unless required) and it canalso be set to avoid student back-to-back exams and student overloading.In addition, modifications to the completed timetable can be madequickly and easily, with graphical advice on what is and is not possible.Detailed information on students and exams that cause conflicts or thatbreak back-to-back settings is immediately available to the timetabler.Exam Scheduler also has tools to assist in manual and automatic seatallocation and invigilator allocation. Finally a comprehensive reportingsystem allows the creation of customised timetables, reports and theexport of data to third-party reporting tools.Evolution notrevolution(Information for existing customers)As you can see from the S+2007 features, alot of new functionality has been added intothis release.Existing facilities in Syllabus Plus are beingreplaced or enhanced rather than lost in theEnterprise version. There will be a long periodof time when you can interwork S+2007products with Syllabus Plus Version 3, to fillin functionality gaps until the replacementfunctionality becomes available to you.This is a deliberate migration strategy to enableScientia to release new products immediatelyand allow you to benefit from the newfunctionality without having to (a) wait for thecomplete solution to become available, and (b)undergo the training hurdle involved in a ‘BigBang’ switch to a radical new solution.FAQsQ How can I be sure that Scientia Enterprise is for me?A The benefits should speak for themselves, but to help you to make upyour mind, you could request to evaluate the new products.Q Do I have to pay for Scientia Enterprise?A Yes, if you are an existing Syllabus Plus customer there will beincreased payments for migration to Scientia Enterprise. Please contactyour Account Manager to discuss the options available to you. Thereare incentives for early adopters.Q How long will Scientia continue to support the current versionof Syllabus Plus?A Scientia will continue to provide maintenance releases, and will notcease supporting the current version of Syllabus Plus without giving atleast two years’ notice.Q Will there be Scientia Enterprise training courses available?A Yes, a series of training courses will be held in Cambridge throughout2007. There is a one-day Enterprise Upgrade training course, a onedayCoordinator course and a two-day Beginners’ course. These canalso be held at your institution.Q Can Scientia help me to put together a business case?A Yes, a Scientia consultant could undertake a review of your timetablingprocesses and help you to put together the business case, outliningthe benefits you would achieve through Scientia Enterprise.Web Flexibility + Efficiency + Real Time Control16 17