{"id":737,"date":"2019-07-23T13:46:57","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T19:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/testing\/?page_id=737"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:31:14","slug":"proctored-test-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/testing\/proctored-test-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Proctored Test Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students enrolled in online\/Internet courses at Boise State University may be required to take proctored examinations. A proctor is an individual who agrees to administer an examination for a student who is unable to travel to the main Boise State campus. Proctors promote academic fairness and ensure both the integrity and credibility of online courses and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/policy\/information-technology\/proctoring-solutions-policy-8170\/\">Boise State Policy 8170<\/a> the course instructor, student and proctor have individual responsibilities during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Boise State University <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/policy\/student-affairs\/code-of-conduct\/\">Student Code of Conduct policy<\/a> applies to all proctoring arrangements for Boise State students regardless of location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Purpose Of This Page Is To Provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instructors with best practices for remote proctoring based on a review of peer institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parties involved in the process (instructor, student, and proctor) with a clear framework for the identification and approval of a qualified proctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication of student identity and validation of the examination process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"panel s-wrapper site-panel site-panel--faqs top-padding--add_padding bottom-padding--add_padding\"\n\t\t\t\t data-index=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t data-js=\"panel\"\n\t\t\t\t data-type=\"faqs\"\n\t\t\t     \n\t\t\t\t data-modular-content>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"l-content--outer\">\n    <div class=\"l-content--inner\">\n        \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"s-header\">\n\n                \n\n\t\t\t\t\n<h2\n\t\tclass=\"site-panel__title s-title s-title h2\"\n\t\t>\n\n\tRequirements\n\n<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n            <div class=\"faq\">\n                <div class=\"faq__content l-weighted-right\">\n                    <div class=\"faq__sidebar\">\n\n                        <form class=\"faq__search\" role=\"search\" aria-label=\"Filter List Form\">\n                            <label for=\"\" class=\"u-visual-hide\">Search<\/label>\n                            <input class=\"faq__search-input\" type=\"text\" name=\"src\" placeholder=\"Search this content\"\n                                   aria-label=\"Search Requirements\" id=\"\">\n                            <button class=\"faq__search-submit\" type=\"submit\" name=\"faq__search-submit\"\n                                    aria-label=\"filter list submit button\">\n                                <i class=\"icon icon-search-thick\"><\/i>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/form>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"form-field-group\">\n                                <label class=\"form-control-label u-visual-hide\" for=\"faq__select\">Jump To\n                                    Section<\/label>\n                                <div class=\"form-control-select\">\n                                    <select name=\"faq__select\" class=\"faq__select\" id=\"faq__select\">\n                                        <option value=\"\" hidden=\"\" disabled=\"disabled\" selected=\"selected\">Jump To\n                                            Section\n                                        <\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"Proctor Selection Requirements\">Proctor Selection Requirements<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"Proctor Eligibility\">Proctor Eligibility<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"Location Eligibility\">Location Eligibility<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option data-section-location=\"Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes\">Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes<\/option>\n                                                                            <\/select>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <nav class=\"sidebar-tertiary\" aria-label=\"In this section\">\n                                <h2 class=\"sidebar-tertiary__hdg\">Jump to section:<\/h2>\n                                <ul class=\"sidebar-tertiary__list\">\n                                                                            <li>\n                                            <a href=\"#\"\n                                               data-section-location=\"Proctor Selection Requirements\">Proctor Selection Requirements<\/a>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            <li>\n                                            <a href=\"#\"\n                                               data-section-location=\"Proctor Eligibility\">Proctor Eligibility<\/a>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            <li>\n                                            <a href=\"#\"\n                                               data-section-location=\"Location Eligibility\">Location Eligibility<\/a>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                            <li>\n                                            <a href=\"#\"\n                                               data-section-location=\"Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes\">Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes<\/a>\n                                        <\/li>\n                                                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/nav>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"faq__listing\">\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Proctor Selection Requirements\"\n                                         id=\"Proctor Selection Requirements\">\n                                        <h3>Proctor Selection Requirements<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Instructor Responsibility<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>It&#8217;s the instructor&#8217;s responsibility to communicate with students which exams require proctoring, to provide students and proctors with appropriate exam instructions. Most importantly, instructors must be available to troubleshoot concerns should they arise during the proctored exam. For additional information see the Instructor Responsibilities tab following the requirements list.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Student Responsibility<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>It&#8217;s the student&#8217;s responsibility to locate an eligible proctor and make appropriate arrangements prior to each examination. For additional information see the Student Responsibilities tab following the requirements list.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Proctor Responsibility<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>It&#8217;s the proctor&#8217;s responsibility to verify the student\u2019s identity and ensure the testing environment is secure. In addition, a proctor must also monitor the examination. For additional information see the Proctor Responsibilities tab following the requirements list.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Proctor Eligibility\"\n                                         id=\"Proctor Eligibility\">\n                                        <h3>Proctor Eligibility<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Eligible Proctors<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <ul>\n<li>\u00a0Member of the teaching faculty or educational administrator of a regionally accredited institution of higher education.<\/li>\n<li>Staff member at a local college and\/or a professional testing center.<\/li>\n<li>Corporate educational\/training officer.<\/li>\n<li>Embassy education officer.<\/li>\n<li>Military base\/station education officer, commissioned officer of higher rank than student, commander or a librarian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Ineligible Proctors<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <ul>\n<li>Relatives or friends with whom you have a personal relationship outside of school or business.<\/li>\n<li>Athletic coach or member of coaching staff.<\/li>\n<li>Previous (unless meets eligibility qualifications and not a friend or relative) or current Boise State students.<\/li>\n<li>Coworkers, employers or supervisors.<\/li>\n<li>Spouse or significant other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Location Eligibility\"\n                                         id=\"Location Eligibility\">\n                                        <h3>Location Eligibility<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Eligible Locations<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Exams must be administered at an educational facility or place of business where the proctor is employed. Exams are never to be proctored at a personal residence including either the student\u2019s or proctor\u2019s home.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Computer Usage<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Electronic exams must be administered on a computer provided by the proctor.<br \/>\nElectronic exams are never to be administered on a student\u2019s personal or work-related computer, laptop or other electronic device unless specifically allowed by the instructor.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Virtual Proctoring<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Boise State uses a virtual proctoring service that is integrated with Canvas. Students should contact their instructor to verify whether or not virtual proctoring is permitted in the course.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"faq__section\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq__section-title\" data-section-start=\"Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes\"\n                                         id=\"Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes\">\n                                        <h3>Finding A Proctor For Your Online Classes<\/h3>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"faq__question-contain\">\n                                    <div class=\"list\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">NCTA Universities<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>Boise State University is a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA). This is especially noteworthy, as the NCTA promotes \u201cprofessionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs, including issues relating to test administration, test development, test scoring and assessment\u201d (NCTA, 2011).\u00a0As a member of the NCTA, Boise State is also a member of the NCTA Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC). Therefore, any CCTC testing facility, such as a community college or university in your area, can serve as an eligible testing venue for Boise State students.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"faq__question__title\">\n                                                        <h4 class=\"faq__question__title-item\">Assistance With Locating a Proctor<\/h4>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"faq__question__answer t-content\">\n                                                    <p>If you\u2019re outside the Boise area, and would like a Boise State Proctoring Coordinator to assist you in finding an eligible testing center or proctor, please submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/testing\/proctoring-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">assistance request form<\/a> at least 2 weeks prior to your exam.<\/p>\n\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n\t\n\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"panel s-wrapper site-panel site-panel--tabs top-padding--add_padding bottom-padding--add_padding\"\n\t\t\t\t data-index=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t data-js=\"panel\"\n\t\t\t\t data-type=\"tabs\"\n\t\t\t     \n\t\t\t\t data-modular-content>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-panel--tabs__container top-padding--add_padding bottom-padding--add_padding\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l-container l-container--boxed-background\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel--boxed-background\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"l-content--outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"l-content--inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2\n\t\tclass=\"site-panel__title s-title h2\"\n\t\t>\n\n\tResponsibilities\n\n<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"l-content--outer l-content--outer--tab\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed__nav\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed__nav-contain swiper-container\" data-tabnav=\"tabbed__nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tabbed__nav--less\" aria-label=\"Previous tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-icon-nav-chevron-left\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tabbed__nav-item swiper-slide\" data-js=\"tabbed__nav-item\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-label=\"student-responsibilities\" role=\"tab\">Student Responsibilities<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tabbed__nav-item swiper-slide\" data-js=\"tabbed__nav-item\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-label=\"instructor-responsibilities\" role=\"tab\">Instructor Responsibilities<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tabbed__nav-item swiper-slide\" data-js=\"tabbed__nav-item\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tab-label=\"proctor-responsibilities\" role=\"tab\">Proctor Responsibilities<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tabbed__nav--more\" aria-label=\"More tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-icon-nav-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed__nav-border\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"l-content--outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"l-content--inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed__content tabbed__content--1 t-content\" data-tab-content=\"student-responsibilities\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"panel panel-child panel--type-tab\">\n<div class=\"\" >\n\t<h3>Student Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<h4>Before the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Review and adhere to the Boise State University\u00a0<a title=\"View Code of Conduct on Office of the Dean of Students website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/policy\/student-affairs\/code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Code of Conduct<\/a>. Failure to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct may result in formal conduct charges.<\/li>\n<li>Review the examination dates in the course syllabus and the individual exam guidelines to determine if a proctor is required.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the need for remote proctoring and receive approval from the instructor to have the test administered by a proctor. Review the specific requirements given by the instructor regarding the proctor and location.<\/li>\n<li>Review the Proctor Guidelines to determine who is considered an eligible proctor.<\/li>\n<li>Identify an eligible proctor and location. Confirm that the proctor will agree to the proctor responsibilities, if there are any associated fees, and that the location has the following items:\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Computer.<\/li>\n<li>Reliable high-speed Internet access.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to access the Canvas course site.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to download MP3 files,\u00a0<em>if<\/em>\u00a0the exam has audio components.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to download and print Adobe PDF documents.<\/li>\n<li>Access to a fax machine or document scanner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>After the identified proctor agrees to the responsibilities, reach out to Tara Garza\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/testing\/proctoring-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by submitting this form<\/a>, or by email\u00a0<strong>(Please allow up to 1 business day for a response.)<\/strong>. Once you are given the \u201cProctor Verification Form\u201d, fill it out\u00a0and submit it to the instructor for approval two (2) weeks prior to the exam date.<\/li>\n<li>Work with the proctor to schedule a time to complete the exam. Date must be within the date range defined by the course instructor for each exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>During the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Arrive early for the exam with the applicable testing materials (i.e., paper, writing utensils, reference sheets, calculators, books or other instructor-approved materials) and present official photo identification to the proctor. Official photo identification consists of one of the following:\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Boise State University student ID card<\/li>\n<li>State-issued driver\u2019s license or ID card<\/li>\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Pay for all applicable proctoring fees. This may include providing an overnight shipping envelope to the proctor to ensure return of the exam to the instructor by the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices. Surrender any and all unauthorized materials to the proctor. Only instructor-approved materials are allowed in the testing area.<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly read all the exam instructions before starting the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>After the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\"><strong>Electronic exams.<\/strong>\u00a0Fully exit the testing website and notify the proctor of completion before accessing any other area of the course website, including viewing grades. Surrender any scratch paper to the proctor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paper exams.<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure your name is listed on the exam and deliver all exam materials including any scratch paper to the proctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed__content tabbed__content--1 t-content\" data-tab-content=\"instructor-responsibilities\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"panel panel-child panel--type-tab\">\n<div class=\"\" >\n\t<h3>Instructor Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<h4>Before the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Review and adhere to Policy 2020, \u201cThe Boise State\u00a0<a title=\"View Code of Conduct on the Office of the Dean of Students website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/policy\/student-affairs\/code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Code of Conduct<\/a>.\u201d It is expected that all violations of the code be brought to the Office of the Dean of Students. Policy, procedures, and prevention and response tips can be found on the\u00a0<a title=\"Academic Dishonesty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/deanofstudents\/faculty-resources\/academic-integrity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Integrity<\/a>\u00a0page of the Office of the Dean of Students website. Failure to follow the code guidelines threatens the academic integrity of Boise State University.<\/li>\n<li>Announce examination dates in the course syllabus and confirm the examination date two (2) weeks prior to the actual examination date. This will allow time for scheduling of proctors.<\/li>\n<li>Establish specific guidelines for examinations, listing allotted time frame and approved materials students are allowed to use during the examination (i.e., calculators, books, notes, formulas, dictionary, etc.) and\/or unapproved materials (closed book, no notes, four-function calculator only, no cell phones or electronic devices, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>If you are scheduling proctoring for students taking paper\/pencil exams with documented accommodations, collaborate with\u00a0<a title=\"Educational Access Center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/eac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Educational Access Center<\/a>\u00a0staff by filing out the Alternative Testing Contract. The AT Contract can be found via a link at the bottom of the original accommodation email you received. For online exams the\u00a0<a title=\"Testing Center\" href=\"https:\/\/testing.boisestate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Testing Center<\/a>\u00a0can provide the necessary accommodations.<\/li>\n<li>Review and approve or deny student requests for external proctors, notifying both student and proctor of the decision within five (5) business days after receiving a\u00a0<a title=\"Download PDF version of form\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Knw00QT7_PxOYbbkZ3TF-hMlMlkRXYKS6s14I4rNVrg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Proctor Verification Form<\/a>. Instructors have the discretion to approve or disapprove the proctor and\/or the testing environment.<\/li>\n<li>Provide proctors with appropriate testing materials one (1) week prior to the date exams open for students. This includes but is not limited to the following:\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Electronic copy of any paper examinations or passwords for electronic examinations.<\/li>\n<li>Testing guidelines and instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Statement of Academic Honesty.<\/li>\n<li>Contact information during the testing time frame for questions or concerns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For assistance and troubleshooting, be sure to copy the Testing Center Associate Coordinator for Remote and Online Testing,\u00a0Tara Garza (taragarza@boisestate.edu).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>During the Exam<\/h4>\n<p>Respond, whenever possible, to any phone calls received from the proctor or student during the exam.<\/p>\n<h4>After the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Review any proctor reports of student indiscretions.<\/li>\n<li>Using the policy and procedures outlined on the\u00a0<a title=\"Academic Dishonesty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/deanofstudents\/faculty-resources\/academic-integrity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Integrity<\/a>\u00a0page on the Office of the Dean of Students website, report any incidents of academic misconduct.<\/li>\n<li>Notify students of exam grades within the established time frame.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed__content tabbed__content--1 t-content\" data-tab-content=\"proctor-responsibilities\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"panel panel-child panel--type-tab\">\n<div class=\"\" >\n\t<h3>Proctor Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<h4>Before the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Review and agree to the proctor responsibilities outlined in the following sections.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with the instructor to receive exam instructions and information.<\/li>\n<li>Work with the student to schedule a time to complete the exam. If unable to proctor the exam, contact the instructor as soon as possible to enable certification of another proctor.\u00a0<strong>Do not give the exam<\/strong>\u00a0to another person or to the student without authorization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>During the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Verify student identity using one of the following forms of official photo identification:\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Boise State University student ID card<\/li>\n<li>State-issued driver\u2019s license or ID card<\/li>\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Keep exam materials and\/or access password secure until student is present and ready to begin the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Collect any unauthorized objects from the student and store them in a secure location for the duration of the examination.<\/li>\n<li>Review guidelines for the exam provided by the instructor and communicate these guidelines to the student prior to the start of the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Administer the exam in an area that is conducive to test taking (few distractions) and has appropriate testing equipment if needed (i.e., computer and high speed Internet access).<\/li>\n<li>Remain in the room with the student throughout the completion of the exam. Video and audio monitoring is allowed provided the student is aware of this prior to the exam and recording is only accessible to the proctor or testing center staff.<\/li>\n<li>Not provide any assistance to the student in completing the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Make note of any indiscretions of the student relative to the examination and report them to the instructor. Be sure to include as much detail as possible, including but not limited to the time of the indiscretion, screenshots of web pages visited, description of behavior, etc. Examples of concerns include:\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Using unauthorized materials during the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Seeking assistance from another person during the exam without approval.<\/li>\n<li>Leaving the testing area without approval during the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Providing false identification or substituting for another person to take the exam<\/li>\n<li>Referencing notes or books not authorized by instructor<\/li>\n<li>Using an unauthorized electronic device<\/li>\n<li>Visiting unauthorized websites or using unauthorized computer programs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>After the Exam<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\">Collect and return the exam to the instructor.\n<ol>\n<li class=\"active\"><strong>Paper exams.<\/strong>\u00a0If the exam is a paper copy only, allow the student the allotted amount of time. Collect the exam and any allowed materials (such as scratch paper or formula sheets) immediately at the end of the testing time frame. Make a copy of the exam, and return the completed exam to the instructor as soon as possible after completion. Retain the copy until receipt confirmation is received from the instructor. After confirmation is received, shred this copy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic exams.<\/strong>\u00a0If the exam is electronic, there is no need to return the exam to the instructor. 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