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USG Testing Sites Adapt to Meet Growing eCore Proctored Exam Demand

The eCore Edge: A Quarterly Newsletter Brought to you by USG eCampus
2019, Vol. 1

 Proctored exams have increased in numbers along with eCore enrollment growth. Typically, students complete their proctored exams at their home institution's testing center. However, many students test using an online proctoring service. In addition, students may test at other approved locations through the state of Georgia including several technical colleges and Georgia's VECTR Center. Students must take at least one proctored exam in each eCore course in order to be considered for course academic success.

Graph of eCore Proctored Exam Growth since FY 2014


USG eCampus' 21 affiliate institutions offer on-site proctored exam services and several operate more than one campus location. The student cost per proctored exam varies between institutions and averages around $25 across all eCore affiliates.

Students schedule their exams directly through the learning management system where they can choose an affiliate testing site or other testing options. USG testing sites provide testing windows and time slots that coincide with the eCore testing calendar. Each center also provides an ever-present test proctor who ensures process and academic integrity, verification of allowed materials as specified by the course professor, and administratively assists students as required. A few testing centers even offer evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate busy eCore students.

The USG eCampus team continues to evaluate the proctored exam process for improvements and to remove proctored exam barriers resulting in enhanced student experiences and success. However, our most valued partners are our affiliate testing directors and coordinators who see and directly serve the majority of eCore students.

USG eCampus Testing, Educational Support Specialists:

Kristi Chastain
kchastai@ecampus.usg.edu
678-839-5437

Meredith N. Ledbetter
mnesmith@ecampus.usg.edu
678-839-3933

Kevin Canada
kcanada@ecampus.usg.edu
678-839-5296

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