Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

1. I will adhere to the agreed upon and documented accommodations set forth by Disability Services.
   
   
2. I understand that the Testing Desk reserves the right to assign specific accommodations, as listed in my accommodation letter, in an effort to maintain academic integrity.
   
   
3. Any discrepancies regarding the instructions or resources used for the exam must be settled prior to testing, between the Testing Desk staff, instructor, student, and/or Disability Services.
   
   
4. I will remain honest in my endeavors to complete an exam, quiz, or other assessment in the way it was requested by my instructor. I will not attempt to deceive the Testing Desk staff in any manner by giving misinformation about the date, time, or manner in which the exam is to be administered.
   
   
5. I will not bring into the testing area any notes, scrap paper, or any other unauthorized material (including cell phones or other technology), nor will I attempt to conceal or write any notes on any part of my body. If a computer is allowed for completion of my exam, I will not attempt to access any unauthorized applications/software.
   
   
6. I will not leave the testing area during an exam, unless authorized by a staff member at the Testing Desk. The exam and all related materials will remain in the testing area. I understand that Testing Desk staff may contact my instructor if/when I leave the testing area during an exam.
   
   
7. I understand that any suspicious activity and/or perceived occurrences of academic dishonesty will be documented and reported to my instructor as soon as possible.
   
   
8. I understand that I am being monitored and recorded by educational monitoring cameras during my exam. These recordings are viewable by Testing Desk staff and will be shared with appropriate University personnel and instructors if requested.
   
   
9. I understand that if Testing Desk staff reasonably determines that I have violated or attempted to violate any provision of this Honor Code, the sanctions listed below may be imposed. The Learning Center reserves the right to accelerate sanctions based on the severity of the violation. Severe violations include, but are not limited to, intentional deception, use of unauthorized materials, academic dishonesty, and repeated misconduct. Sanctions to Honor Code violations may include:
   
   
   1. First violation
      1. Required meeting with the Testing Coordinator, written documentation of the violation, and review of the Honor Code before future testing
   2. Second violation
      1. Suspension from LC testing privileges for remainder of semester**
   3. Third violation
      1. Suspension from LC testing privileges for remainder of academic year**
   4. Severe violations
      1. Immediate suspension of testing privileges
         
         ** Fall semester (August 1-December 31); Spring semester (January 1-May 15); Summer semester (May 16-July 31); Academic year (August 1-July 31)
         
         
10. This agreement pertains to this semester and all semesters after this, in which I am enrolled at Ball State University.

Learning Center Testing Desk Policies and Procedures for Instructors

• Learning Center testing space/proctoring services are reserved only for students who have registered with Disability Services
• The Learning Center Testing Desk honors testing accommodations determined by Disability Services. We do not determine/modify testing accommodations. Please contact Disability Services (dsd@bsu.edu or 765-285-5293) with any questions about testing accommodations
• Please provide the test/special instructions in a timely manner. Paper tests will be requested via e-mail two weekdays before the student is scheduled appointment. Daily reminders will be sent until the test is received
  • Please send the test as an attachment to lctesting@bsu.edu or deliver to NQ 350
  • Tests should never be sent via Campus Mail
  • Please make sure to include any special instructions. Testing Desk staff will review these instructions with students before starting the test. Examples might include, but are not limited to special software/tools or use of notes/books
• Please make sure that your student is aware of any special software/programs or specific tools required for the test. It is the student’s responsibility to arrive for the test with all necessary materials
• Please remember to program extra time, when appropriate, for students taking online tests. Contact Strategic Learning (strategiclrn@bsu.edu or 765-285-1763) with any questions about Canvas or online tests

All testing appointments should be scheduled by phone (765-285-3779) or in-person (NQ 350) at least two weekdays in advance by the student. Instructors are contacted via e-mail once appointments are made. The Testing Desk will request a copy of the test as well as any special instructions.

Testing space is proctored by Testing Desk staff and/or educational monitoring technology. Testing Desk staff monitors live footage from the testing booth cameras and will report any suspicious activity and/or perceived occurrences of academic dishonesty to the instructor. The Testing Desk can provide access to this footage, if necessary. It is the instructor’s responsibility to determine how to proceed if notified about suspicious activity.

Students are responsible for maintaining honest and ethical testing practices. Students are required to sign an honor code, outlining testing policies and expectations, prior to their first testing appointment each semester. Failure to adhere to the honor code may result in suspension from Learning Center testing privileges.

Upon being suspended from testing privileges, the student, assigned instructors, and Disability Services will be notified via e-mail with additional details.

Completed paper tests will be returned to main departmental offices (not personal offices). Any test unable to be delivered by 5:00 PM will be stored securely in the Learning Center and delivered the next morning.  A delivery receipt, signed by the departmental representative who accepted the completed test, will be collected upon delivery.

For additional information about Testing Desk policies and procedures, contact the Assistant Director of the Learning Center via e-mail (jkmills@bsu.edu) or phone (765-285-5497)

Learning Center Testing Desk Policies and Procedures for Students

• Before scheduling a test at the Learning Center:
  • Meet with Disability Services to confirm eligibility and draft an accommodation letter
  • Talk with your instructor and make a plan for how to best complete the test
• Schedule your test at least two weekdays before you plan to take it
  • By phone – 765-285-3779
  • In-person – NQ 350
  • All tests are required to be scheduled at least two weekdays in advance – no exceptions!
  • The Learning Center Testing Desk is open Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Plan to take your test at the same time as the rest of the class. If you need to take the test at a different time, it is your responsibility to secure your instructor’s approval before scheduling
• Make sure to know the following information when scheduling your test:
  • Day/Time you’d like to take the test
  • Course (HIST 150, MATH 125, etc.)
  • Instructor’s last name
  • Test format (paper or online)
• Bring your laptop and any other tools you might need to complete your test. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have all of the required materials (software, calculators, other resources, etc.). If you have any concerns about materials, please let the Testing Desk staff know when you schedule your test
• You are responsible for maintaining honest and ethical testing practices and will be required to sign an honor code, outlining testing policies and expectations, prior to your first testing appointment each semester. Consequences for failure to adhere to the honor code are as follows:
  • First violation                     
    • Required meeting with the Testing Coordinator, written documentation of the violation, and review of the Honor Code before future testing
  • Second violation    
    • Suspension from LC testing privileges for remainder of semester**
  • Third violation                    
    • Suspension from LC testing privileges for remainder of academic year**
  • Severe violations (including, but not limited to, intentional deception, use of unauthorized materials, academic dishonesty, and repeated misconduct)
    • Immediate suspension of testing privileges

  ** Fall semester (August 1-December 31); Spring semester (January 1-May 15); Summer semester (May 16-July 31); Academic year (August 1-July 31)

• Any suspicious activity will be reported to your instructor
  
  

For additional information about Testing Desk policies and procedures, contact the Assistant Director of the Learning Center via e-mail (jkmills@bsu.edu) or phone (765-285-5497)