{"id":2308,"date":"2009-09-14T14:41:56","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T14:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.otc.edu\/Proctored-Exam-FAQs\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T14:43:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:43:36","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/springfieldtesting\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Proctored Exam FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Proctored Exam FAQs<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”How do I schedule an exam with accommodations?”]Complete this form: DSS Exam Request Form<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are your hours?” el_id=”1449002915247-8b869a50-54c2″]Please click on the link below for the hours page of each location.<\/p>\n

Springfield Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Richwood Valley Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Table Rock Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Lebanon Education Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Waynesville Education Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Republic Education Center<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where are you located?”]Please click on a link to select a Campus.<\/p>\n

Springfield Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Richwood Valley Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Table Rock Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

Lebanon Education Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Waynesville Education Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Republic Education Center<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What happens if I don’t take my proctored assessment?”]<\/p>\n

Failure to Assess<\/h4>\n

Instructors will assign a failing grade to students who do not participate in at least one proctored event for the course. Refer to OTC’s Policies and Procedures Manual<\/a>, section 2.21.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Why are proctored events necessary?” el_id=”1449002932394-cf4d3eb3-1bf2″]At OTC, online courses are required to have a proctored event, per 2.21 – Proctored Events for Online Courses – OTC Policies and Procedures<\/a>. One type of proctored event is the proctored exam.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is the student’s role in proctoring arrangements?” el_id=”1449002949984-e968c157-1d98″]See Proctoring Resources for Students<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where at OTC may students take proctored assessments?” el_id=”1449003030857-584a31bd-2580″]OTC Testing Services<\/a> proctors assessments for academic courses at all OTC campuses and outside entities. For more information, see the above sections for\u00a0making proctored arrangements.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What should I expect when taking an exam with Testing Services on the Ozarks Tech Springfield Campus?” css=””]View our What to Expect in Testing Services<\/a> page for information regarding what you’ll need to know before you come to take your exam.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What off-campus locations may students use for proctoring?” css=””]Each OTC Online class requires one proctored assessment (some courses may require more). Students may take these at any OTC facility or approved off-campus location. Examples of acceptable off-campus proctors include professional librarians at a public library, high school administrators or counselors. Authorized staff at U.S. military bases or embassies are also an option. Examples of unacceptable proctors are friends, relatives or employers. Students who qualify to complete the proctored assessment off-campus must complete the Off-Campus\/Dual Credit Proctoring Approval Form<\/a>. Prior to visiting the proctoring location, students should confirm with the proctor that they received all needed materials. If not, students should notify their instructor.<\/p>\n

For a list of NCTA-approved proctors please see this link.<\/a><\/p>\n

Proctorio<\/h4>\n

OTC also offers students in many online courses the option to proctor their exam at home using Proctorio<\/a>. Since this option does not apply to all courses, students should ask their instructor about its use in specific courses. You do not need to fill out the form if using Proctorio.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who approves the off-campus form?” css=”” el_id=”1449003238638-39e99b51-f2bc”]Completing the off-campus\/dual credit proctoring form<\/a> is the first step.\u00a0 Testing Services will approve off-campus proctors under the guidelines of OTC Online<\/a>. Both the instructor and\u00a0OTC Online<\/a>\u00a0must approve exceptions to the above general rules.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What resources are available to help students locate a proctor and location?” css=”” el_id=”1449003270245-c792ebed-64bd”]OTC is a member of the National Consortium of College Testing Centers<\/a>, which provides students a list of participating U.S. and international institutions that offer proctoring services. The consortium’s website also provides the contact and fee information for the participating testing centers.\u00a0If the student is unable to locate a facility, OTC Online<\/a>\u00a0may help find an appropriate off-campus testing facility in domestic or foreign locations.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are proctored assessments online, or must they be completed on paper?” el_id=”1449003283709-fb9e8367-e57b”]OTC offers proctored exams for online courses via the Canvas Learning System.<\/p>\n

At this time, proctored exams for most online math courses are all paper-based because the nature of completing math problems requires students to show the step-by-step process for solving problems. Most off-campus proctoring locations, domestic or foreign,\u00a0have computers with Internet connectivity available for students to use.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are instructors allowed to proctor their own assessments?” el_id=”1449003317839-31255285-e0ab”]Yes, instructors may serve as proctors. But if they choose to do so, they cannot offer their proctoring services as the sole option or at a single date and time. Instructors cannot require students to meet on campus at the same time to take an assessment proctored by the instructor. For more information, the instructor should contact OTC Online<\/a>\u00a0at (417) 447-8200<\/span>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much time should instructors give students for completing the proctoring requirement?” el_id=”1449003351563-77ec5176-65b2″]The policy does not stipulate completion times.\u00a0 The time for completion will vary depending on the type of assessment.\u00a0 The course instructor will provide needed information.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can instructors require students to come to a class meeting to take a proctored assessment?” el_id=”1449003371202-169a15ae-eafc”]No. Instructors cannot treat the proctoring requirement like a “campus meeting.” They must allow students to\u00a0arrange for proctoring at a place and time convenient for them. Hybrid courses are exceptions to this rule. Please see the question below entitled “Are proctored assessments a requirement in hybrid courses?”[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How does the proctoring requirement affect online math courses?” el_id=”1449003389269-51de218e-558a”]Currently, online math courses require that students take every exam under proctored conditions. The number of proctored exams varies depending on the specific math course and the instructor. For more information, contact the OTC Math Department at (417) 447-8217<\/span>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are proctored assessments a requirement in hybrid courses?” el_id=”1449003409096-43a95857-d1ff”]No. In hybrid courses, instructors can give assessments during regularly scheduled “seat” time. Hybrid courses may include proctored assessments if the instructor chooses. In the event the instructor requires a proctored assessment, please see the above sections for making proctored arrangements.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What does proctoring cost students?” css=”” el_id=”1449003424437-394c90ec-dd2b”]OTC’s offers testing services at no charge to OTC students. However, some non-OTC testing centers charge a fee to proctor exams for OTC students. Any fees associated with off-campus proctoring for online courses are the student’s responsibility.<\/p>\n

OTC Testing Services offers proctoring services for non-OTC students or other individuals needing proctored testing services. Please contact the Testing Services<\/a> office at (417) 447-8187<\/span>\u00a0for fee information. You may also visit the Testing Services <\/a>web page for more information about non-OTC testing services.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What does proctoring cost students?”]OTC’s offers testing services at no charge to OTC students. However, some non-OTC testing centers charge a fee to proctor exams for OTC students. Any fees associated with off-campus proctoring for online courses are the student’s responsibility.<\/p>\n

OTC Testing Services offers proctoring services for non-OTC students or other individuals needing proctored testing services. Please contact the Testing Services<\/a> office at (417) 447-8187<\/span>\u00a0for fee information. You may also visit the Testing Services <\/a>web page for more information about non-OTC testing services.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Who can students contact for help with proctoring arrangements?” el_id=”1449003472748-afcdaa1e-7d41″]For both Off-campus and On-campus proctoring arrangements, contact Testing Services<\/a> at (417) 447-8187<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can Dual Credit students take proctored exams?” css=””]Dual credit students taking online courses have a few options for taking proctored exams.<\/p>\n

1 – The best and preferred option is for students to take their proctored exams at their high school<\/em><\/strong> with a high school employee designated as the proctor. In this case, when a student has an upcoming exam:<\/p>\n

Scheduling:<\/strong><\/p>\n