From Labs to Lectures: How SignUpGenius Powers Anatomy Education

“It’s just such a powerful tool...we use it for all kinds of different things.”

As the Program Director for the School of Anatomy at the University of Waterloo, Tamara Maciel juggles many moving parts in her day-to-day role. From supporting students to coordinating volunteers for lab outreach events, organization is key — and that’s where SignUpGenius steps in.

Simplifying Student Scheduling

Tamara uses SignUpGenius almost daily to manage individual student appointments. Whether students need extra help or want to review an exam, she can easily create specific time slots and locations for both herself and her graduate teaching assistants.

“It’s been really helpful to have all of that in one spot so students aren’t having to navigate different calendar systems,” Tamara explains.

With sign ups, she can provide clarity for students while avoiding scheduling conflicts — a win for both learners and instructors.

Coordinating Volunteers with Ease

Beyond the classroom, Tamara also runs outreach events and lab programs that require a large number of volunteers. Keeping everything organized could easily become overwhelming, but SignUpGenius helps her streamline the process.

Volunteers can choose the days, times, and roles that work best for them, while Tamara collects key details like skills, preferences, and even t-shirt sizes, all in one place.

“SignUpGenius takes away so many of the organizational headaches that I might face if I had to recruit volunteers and schedule them individually,” she says.

A Tool That Grows with the Team

What started as Tamara’s personal solution has now spread across her department. Other colleagues at the University of Waterloo have adopted SignUpGenius to solve their own scheduling and coordination needs, thanks to its flexibility and adaptability.

With SignUpGenius, the details take care of themselves so you can spend more time on what really matters — teaching, connecting with students, and supporting your community. From small study sessions to large-scale outreach events, sign ups support you at every stage. When organizing feels simple, you can focus on making a bigger impact.