Office of Accessibility Resources and Services | Faculty Testing Accommodations

Faculty Testing Accommodations

There may be times when neither the UPL nor OARS can provide proctoring. In such cases, OARS and the academic department will work together to identify a resolution. Such consultations should take place at least a week in advance of the test date.

Many students with disabilities connected with OARS have accommodated testing; this means that the administration of quizzes, tests, and exams need to be modified in some way to provide students with an opportunity to test in an environment or manner that eliminates barriers related to their disabilities and their learning environments. These may include a variety of accommodations, such as those listed below:

· Extended time on timed tests, quizzes, exams, and other timed assignments

· Testing in a separate setting or distraction-reduced environment

· The use of a screen reader or other technologies for reading and writing

· The use of noise-canceling headphones or earplugs during testing

· The use of a scribe or reader during testing

OARS collaborates with the University Proctoring Lab to serve many students with accommodated testing. OARS has a small number of spaces in which to provide accommodated testing and therefore must limit the number of students who schedule tests in OARS. Most OARS students needing an alternative location to take timed assessments should schedule their tests in the UPL; they have access to information regarding students who are working with OARS and their testing needs. They also provide a quiet (distraction-reduced) environment as well as access to screen readers, Zoom Text, adjustable height desks, and headphones/earplugs.

Students with accommodated testing needs are encouraged to communicate with their instructors to determine the appropriate steps needed to arrange for testing. Instructors can provide testing accommodations themselves, if possible, which eliminates the need to arrange for separate locations.

Instructors who wish to allow proctoring for any student must first register through TracCloud by completing this brief form. This allows you to indicate your instructions for the test, upload the test for use at OARS and the UPL, and to view your tests once your students complete them. Submitting this form will trigger proctoring staff to notify students regarding how to schedule their proctoring appointments. All testing appointments, regardless of location, are scheduled through the TracCloud portal. As stated above, OARS has minimal testing resources. At times, neither the UPL nor OARS has the capacity to proctor an exam. If this occurs, the course department and professor are responsible for providing the testing accommodations.

OARS and UPL will not be able to proctor or provide accommodated testing if you have not provided your instructions, testing materials, etc.

Academic integrity & proctoring supports

Students testing in OARS and the UPL are expected to adhere to the University’s Academic Integrity policy; monitoring measures are taken in each location to assist in the accommodated testing/proctoring process. Professors receive detailed reports about any observed academic dishonesty during a testing appointment. Students are allowed to complete the exam and professor follow-up with the appropriate location is strongly recommended.

Professors with questions about accommodations and testing for their students should contact OARS to discuss with a staff member. Keep in mind that providing accommodations for students with disabilities is a joint responsibility between OARS and instructors. Instructors with questions about planning proctored/accommodated testing or TracCloud should contact the UPL for assistance.