9 Miss. Code R. § 8-5-5.4
Proctored exams are supervised to ensure the identity of the exam taker and the integrity of the proctoring environment. Proctored exams are used to comply with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) standards, ensuring that the student who registers for a distance education course is the same student who participates in and completes the course.
Verification of Student Identity and Testing Integrity:
* Passwords for proctored exams are entered by faculty into a secured repository, accessible only to instructors, proctors, and eLearning administrators.
* Students must verify their identity with a photo ID when taking proctored exams, either in person or via an approved virtual proctoring service.
Fees:
Students authorized to use off-site or virtual proctoring may be assessed a testing fee. No fee is assessed when using a proctoring site on a Mississippi community/junior college campus.
Minimum/Maximum Number of Exams:
* A minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) proctored exams per MSVCC course are allowed for terms of 6 weeks or more.
* A minimum of one (1) and a maximum of two (2) proctored exams per MSVCC course are allowed for terms of 5 weeks or less.
Delivery Method:
All proctored exams are conducted electronically through the learning management system or an applicable third-party site (e.g., MyMathLabs, SAM), as determined by the Host instructor.
Proctoring Standards Evaluation:
Colleges must evaluate their proctoring needs annually to ensure adequate hours of operation and resources to support MSVCC and local students.
Out-of-State and Virtual Proctoring:
Colleges permitting out-of-state or virtual proctoring must follow established procedures to ensure approval for off-site proctors and centers.
9 Miss. Code. R. § 8-5-5.4