Faculty Instructions
Preparing Yourself and Your Students For the Proctored Exam
All online students must take one proctored exam that is administered at any of the Ozarks Technical Community College locations---Springfield Campus, Richwood Valley Campus, Lebanon Education Center, Branson Education Center, and Waynesville Education Center---or an off-campus location. Any off-campus location must be pre-approved by you and OTC Online. Examples of off-campus locations include college campuses, public libraries, high schools, and government or military education offices. The following provide instructor guidelines for the proctored exam:
- Submit the Proctored Exam Information and Request Form to OTC Testing Services by the end of the first week of classes. The exam does not have to be created at this time, but it should be prepared no later than 24 hours before the proctoring period.
- Make the proctored exam dates available to student by the end of the first week of classes.
- Do not give a proctored exam password to students.
- Include which assessment will be proctored for your course and the timeframe for the assessment in your syllabus.
- Set a deadline for students to make arrangements at the appropriate testing location. If they are completing their proctored exam at the Springfield campus, they do not need to schedule an appointment. If they plan to take the exam at an off-campus location, they will need to complete the Off-Campus Proctoring Arrangement Form.
- Email Testing Services all required information at least 24 hours prior to the proctoring period. If exams require paper and pencil (e.g. MTH courses), all materials should be submitted 24 hours prior to the proctoring period.
- Provide off-campus proctors with all proctored exam materials and instructions at least 24 hours prior to the exam time.
Questions or Concerns? See the Proctored Exam FAQS page or contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu or call (417) 447-8200.