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Testing / Proctor Information

Students can schedule to take exams through the Lifelong Learning Office (WH-116). Students MUST present a picture ID at the time of testing. Failure to take an exam at the reserved time will be reported to the instructor. Listed below are times when you may make an appointment to begin your test.

APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE PRIOR to you coming in to take the test (24 hours in advance). Please call the Lifelong Learning Office at (417) 625-9577 or our toll free number at (866) 727-4108 to schedule an appointment. If you DO NOT CALL to reserve your testing time, WE WILL NOT HAVE contacted your instructor for a copy of the test for you.

TESTING AT OFF-CAMPUS LOCATIONS

If you choose to take your exam at the Monett, Lamar, or Nevada site you do not need to fill out a proctor form, however, you will need to contact The Lifelong Learning Office at (417) 625-9577 to schedule your tests.

If you live beyond the Joplin, Nevada, Lamar, or Monett testing sites a form to obtain approval of a proctor is required. See the links below for printable pdf documents explaining guidelines and the agreement form. The form will have to be filled out by the proposed proctor prior to the first exam. Proctors are generally high-school counselors, local librarians, or approved company or public officials. Proctors must have fax capability. The Director of Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning must approve all proctors before tests will be faxed to a proctor’s location. You will have to present a picture ID of yourself to the Proctor before taking your exam. If required, you may have to pay a minimal testing fee to the Proctor for their time and effort. Call (417) 625-9577 or our toll free number at (866) 727-4108 for more information.

TESTING FOR INTERNET COURSES

Your Internet instructor may require you to come to campus for testing, your instructor will provide you with their testing time and location. Those students with day or time conflicts should contact their instructor for different arrangements. If you live beyond driving distance to Joplin and plan to utilize a proctor you should make your instructor aware of your need. The same requirements as stated above apply concerning the approval of a proctor.

Proctor Guidelines and Agreement Form

Click on the Proctor Guidelines and Agreement link above for a printable Proctor Form

Testing Rules & Regulations

Students taking tests at the MSSU Lifelong Learning office are monitored by security cameras to ensure students are taking the test as directed. Before students take a test at the Lifelong Learning office in Webster Hall, a student photo I.D. must be presented at all times and the followings rules need to be adhered to. The following behaviors are NOT allowed during testing times:

1)             No children are allowed in the testing room at any time. If students have children, childcare must be provided for them as the Lifelong Learning Office does not have facilities or personnel to do this.

2)            Students may NOT leave the room after receiving the test for any reason. Students must use the restroom and/or get a drink of water prior to testing. If a student leaves for any reason, the test will be destroyed and voided.

3)            Students are NOT allowed to walk around the room nor refer to notes or books for any reason unless they have instructor permission.

4)            Students must contact the Lifelong Learning office (417-625-9577) at least 24 hours in advance in scheduling a test regardless if test is being taken at the MSSU campus, Lamar Vo-Tech, Monett Vo-Tech, Nevada Telecenter or approved proctor at their appointed location.

5)             Proctors approved by the Director of Lifelong Learning are the ONLY ONES allowed to give proctor tests for students.

6)            To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest – and to protect students and relatives or wards from allegations of impropriety, proctors may not supervise students if they are related in any way to the student.

7)            It is the student’s responsibility to inform the Lifelong Learning office if their test is to be proctored outside of the MSSU campus, so that office personnel is aware they must fax the test. The student must also contact the Lifelong Learning office if any proctor information is changed, such as, fax number, proctor name change, etc.