MSVCC Annual Report 2018

SmarterProctoring is a proctoring management system that organizes and manages all proctoring modalities including virtual testing center, virtual proctoring, in- person proctoring, and automated proctoring. The software is delivered inside Canvas, centralizing the proctoring process for all 15 schools and the 55 testing centers across the state of Mississippi. This tool allows institutions the flexibility to select what proctoring modalities that best meet their students’ needs. B-Virtual is a live, online proctoring service that allows students to take an exam via webcam, microphone, and SARA is an agreement among member states, districts, and U.S. territories that establishes comparable nation- wide standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. The reciprocity allows participating Mississippi colleges and universities to offer distance programs and courses to residents of member states without seeking state- by-state approval, and is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council (NC-SARA) and is administered by four regional education compacts.

high-speed internet connection from a secure location. B-Virtual is a partner of SmarterProctoring. RegisterBlast is an online testing center scheduling solution that allows administrators to manage exam schedules and students to register for proctored exams. RegisterBlast is a partner of SmarterProctoring. TURNITIN

An internet-based plagiarism prevention service that integrates through an LTI into Canvas and is utilized to check student submissions for original content. STATE AUTHORIZATION RECIPROCITY AGREEMENT

On November 2, 2015, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) approved Mississippi as a member state to participate in the SARA with an effective date of January 1, 2016. The Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation (MCCA) was designated as the state portal agency for SARA. MSVCC funds are utilized for the fees assessed as a requirement for SARA membership.

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