Wed, August 7, 9:45-10:45 AM
The educational landscape is in a continuous state of evolution and testing centers must think ahead in how they approach new policies and guidelines. Recently the Journal of the National College Testing Association’s Emerging Trends in Testing issue discussed how “the emergence of digital IDs represents a significant technological advancement with profound implications for the testing industry.” As testing centers navigate the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence, smart wearables (like glasses, smaller cameras, etc), and more, they will need to evaluate how to maintain the integrity and reputation of their assessments.
Join Paul Morales, SVP of Information Security & Technology at Honorlock, and Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D., Director of Testing and Licensed Psychologist in the Counseling and Testing Center at The University of Akron, as they discuss the importance of implementing a proctoring policy and how it protects the integrity of a student’s assessment experience.
You will learn:
- What key items should be included in a well-designed proctoring policy
- How to approach and update policies around emerging technology trends
- Best practices from the University of Akron in deciding proctoring approaches
Speakers:
Paul Morales
SVP of Information Security and Technology at Honorlock
Paul Morales currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Information Security and Technology at Honorlock. Driven by an unwavering ‘security-first’ principle, Paul spearheads the company’s various software and operational technology initiatives, ensuring resilience against the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. Information Security and Privacy are more than just professional considerations for Paul; they are quintessential aspects of both professional and personal life, necessitating significant priority. His ambition is to alter the prevailing perceptions surrounding these vital areas, championing their integration into every facet of our daily lives. Before his tenure at Honorlock, Paul served as the Vice President of Global Technology for an international aviation corporation. In this role, he showcased his exemplary leadership, steering information technology and integration efforts for multiple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) entities. In his ongoing pursuit of broadening his professional horizons and contributing to the global community, Mr. Morales maintains active memberships in several prestigious bodies. These include the South Florida CIO Council, the Society for Information Management, and the Association of Test Publishers ATP. Furthermore, he contributes to the NCTA/ATP Technical Working Group, participating in the development of joint standards for the online proctoring of computer-based tests.
Sara Rieder Bennett, Ph.D.
Director of Testing and Licensed Psychologist in Counseling & Testing Center at The University of Akron
Sara Rieder Bennett is the Director of Testing and a Licensed Psychologist at the University of Akron, where she has worked for the past 11 years. Dr. Rieder Bennett received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from UA in 2009, and has worked in a variety of university and community agencies. In her current role at UA, she provides mental health services including psychological assessment for disability evaluations. She is grateful to work with some of the best testing professionals in her supervision of testing units at UA. She is Co-Chair of the Faculty Senate Accessibility Committee, and the Placement Testing Committee at UA. Dr. Rieder Bennett is a member of NCTA and the Great Lakes College Testing Association. She has volunteered with both organizations in a number of capacities, including contributing to Proctoring Best Practices (Association of Test Publishers and NCTA, 2015), Co-Chairing the Proctor Certification Committee with Dr. Cindy James, and is the President of NCTA. Dr. Rieder Bennett has particular interest and commitment to accessibility and equity in higher education, and values the role of proctors in creating fair standardized testing experiences.