INSM Code Structures
1. INSM codes are defined on GTVINSM.
2. INSM codes are attached to schedule codes on STVSCHD.
3. Schedule types and INSM codes are attached to catalog records on SCACRSE.
4. STVSCHD requires that an INSM code be attached to a unique schedule code. This is not
required at the catalog level, though. When a schedule code is attached to a catalog record, the
INSM code from STVSCHD pulls forward. That INSM code can be changed if desired. In the
example above, schedule type V has INSM code HYBD. On the catalog record below, schedule
type 9 is given INSM code HYBD.
5. Sections of catalog records retain this fluidity. The catalog record defines the choices of
schedule types and INSM codes, but any combination is permitted. Using the example above,
sections of the catalog record could be set up with schedule type 9/INSM code ONL, or schedule
type L/INSM code HYBR or schedule type L/INSM code LEC – any combination.
6. SOAWDSP is the BANNER form used to define which INSM codes will display in the Look Up
Classes to Add application. Enter the validation table GTVINSM and then choose the codes that
should display.
7. You also have to check ‘Search by Instructional Method’ on SOATERM Web Processing Controls
if you want INSM codes to be a choice in the Look Up Classes page:
UVM processes that use INSM codes and what the inferences are:
Minima: CLN, FWRK, INTN, IS, LSN, PERF, PRAC, RSCH, TD are all excluded from minima scrutiny. The
assumption is those instruction methods are by their very nature likely to have small enrollments. For
this reason, it is important that these codes only be on the appropriate kinds of sections.
No room on SWCSCHD: Sections with these insm codes will not require a room, because the assumption
is by their very nature they will not require one: FWRK, INTN, IS, LSN, ONL, PERF, PRAC, TD. So, again, it
is important that these codes not be used as a way to get around needing a room.
Enrollment reports on Dean Tab (Keith rpt): These INSM codes are excluded from those reports: FWRK,
INTN, IS, PRAC, TD.
INSM code ‘definitions’
ACT – Used for PEAC-like courses. The idea is the instruction involves ‘active’ movement. Given this,
VTRIM would not ‘have’ to be ACT just because it is PEAC, but I don’t think it ultimately matters. Also,
what do you think about RUSS 95, Russian House? I’m not sure any other insm code would be better?
CLN – Used for actual clinical experiences (which historically may have been coded as labs). Note CLN is
excluded from minima scrutiny, so it does need to be used sparingly. It is ok to use for CNHS ‘labs’ even
if the enrollment is large.
DIS - Discussion. My expectation was this would be used for a linked component – LEC is one piece and
it has multiple DIS. A section coded DIS can really be nothing but talking because the
reading/lecture/content is covered in the linked lecture. So, I would expect the following to be SEM
rather than DIS?
DSLN – The intention is that this be used when some students are sitting on campus and some are
remote. If the course is exclusively online, w/ no on campus component at all, it should be ONL. So, not
sure if EDLT 272 DL1 should be DSLN or ONL? SWCSCHD does expect a room for DSLN, but it does not
for ONL.
FWRK – The nuances between FWRK, PRAC, INTN, RSCH are subtle and probably don’t matter as long as
they make sense. GRNU 390, Master’s Project, is FWRK. It could potentially be CLN or INTN or IS or
RSCH as well.
H – Indicates Honors section and seems to be used appropriately.
INTN – See notes re FWRK. Again, the courses just need to make sense. Is Readings & Research INTN or
RSCH or ?? Just needs to be an insm that makes sense and that can cause the section to be excluded
from minima because enrollment will be small.
IS – Same concept as FWRK, INTN.
LAB – Refers to something taught in a laboratory. Most of the time the expectation is the LAB is linked
to a LEC section, but some courses have ‘Lab’ in the title and may appropriately have LAB as the
instructional method.
LCDS – Intended to be used when a section has multiple meeting rows and one represents a lecture and
the other represents a discussion. It can be used for a course with a single meeting pattern if the
instructor wants to suggest both kinds of pedagogy are deployed. It should NOT be used in linked
situations. In link situations, the lecture section should be LEC and the discussion sections should be DIS.
LCLB – Intended to be used when a section has multiple meeting rows and one represents a lecture and
the other represents a lab. It can be used for a course with a single meeting pattern if the instructor
wants to suggest both kinds of pedagogy are deployed. It should NOT be used in linked situations. In
link situations, the lecture section should be LEC and the lab sections should be LAB.
LEC – Lecture.
LSN – Lesson, intended to be used for Private Music Lessons. One could argue the horse riding courses
could be LSN rather than ACT.
ONL – Online, should be used when entire course is online and there is no on-campus component at all.
PERF – Performance, should be used for dance, music and perhaps drama courses when appropriate.
PRAC – Practica – Same concept as FWRK, INTN, IS.
REC – Recitation, intended to be used in a link situation – recitation sections linked to a LEC.
RSCH – Research – Same concepts as FWRK, INTN, IS, PRAC.
SEM – Seminar
STD – Studio, intended to be used for Studio Art
TD – Thesis/Dissertation – intended to be used for Master’s/Doctoral work; Readings & Research, etc
should really be coded as RSCH or IS, not TD.