Proctor Exam
(I) So, what exactly is a proctor? According to UoPeople’s Student Portal FAQ “A proctor is an impartial individual appointed to monitor or supervise a student during their examinations.” (Student Services Online, n.d.)
Why does UoPeople require proctor exams?
1. It’s to ensure I can be accounted for, and that I meet the standards set by the school’s accrediting agency. (Student Services Online, n.d.)
2. They also want to make sure it’s actually me taking the course. and not someone else. (Student Services Online n.d.)
3. Lastly, they want to be sure the results I get from my exam are consistent with my academic understanding. (Student Services Online, n.d.)
(II) The requirements for a proctor is that they:
“1.1. Be at least 21 years old.
1.2. Be a …show more content…
Cannot be a relative of the student, a student at UoPeople or an applicant.
1.4. Cannot have a conflict of interest or have any vested interest in the student's grade or performance on his/her exam.
1.5. Must have adequate and reliable access to the Internet, including email services.” (Proctor Instructions, 2016)
(III) After I’ve registered for a proctored exam course, I can then select the “add a proctor” link that’s nearby the course I registered for. (Student Services Online. n.d.)
In the window that follows, I must input the following identification info of my proctor:
“3.1. First and last name.
3.2. Email address.
3.3. Contact information (telephone number and place of residence)” (Student Services Online. n.d.)
After this is done, the proctor I have chosen should receive an email from Student Services which will verify that the individual wants to be my proctor for the exam. (Student Services Online. n.d.)
One individual I might choose as my proctor could be an auntie I know in my neighborhood, that works as a teacher. We don’t know each-other well enough to cause a conflict of interest for the exam, but I would still feel comfortable having her supervise me while I take the
Why does UoPeople require proctor exams?
1. It’s to ensure I can be accounted for, and that I meet the standards set by the school’s accrediting agency. (Student Services Online, n.d.)
2. They also want to make sure it’s actually me taking the course. and not someone else. (Student Services Online n.d.)
3. Lastly, they want to be sure the results I get from my exam are consistent with my academic understanding. (Student Services Online, n.d.)
(II) The requirements for a proctor is that they:
“1.1. Be at least 21 years old.
1.2. Be a …show more content…
Cannot be a relative of the student, a student at UoPeople or an applicant.
1.4. Cannot have a conflict of interest or have any vested interest in the student's grade or performance on his/her exam.
1.5. Must have adequate and reliable access to the Internet, including email services.” (Proctor Instructions, 2016)
(III) After I’ve registered for a proctored exam course, I can then select the “add a proctor” link that’s nearby the course I registered for. (Student Services Online. n.d.)
In the window that follows, I must input the following identification info of my proctor:
“3.1. First and last name.
3.2. Email address.
3.3. Contact information (telephone number and place of residence)” (Student Services Online. n.d.)
After this is done, the proctor I have chosen should receive an email from Student Services which will verify that the individual wants to be my proctor for the exam. (Student Services Online. n.d.)
One individual I might choose as my proctor could be an auntie I know in my neighborhood, that works as a teacher. We don’t know each-other well enough to cause a conflict of interest for the exam, but I would still feel comfortable having her supervise me while I take the