MSVCC P and P Revised

d. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution of the grievance, he/she must follow the procedures for appeal as prescribed by the student’s providing college. The appeal must be made in writing within five (5) working days of the previous decision.

e. Students who do not submit a written appeal by the appointed date forfeit any further consideration in this matter.

No adverse action will be taken against a student for filing a complaint.

5.5 Proctored Exams

A proctored exam is an exam which is supervised by an approved, neutral person (a proctor) who ensures the identity of the exam taker and the integrity of the proctoring environment. Proctored exams are used for MSVCC courses to ensure compliance with SACSCOC standards which requires that institutions demonstrate that a student who registers in a distance or correspondence course or program is the same student who participates in and completes the course or program and receives the credit. instructors, proctors and eLearning administrators have access to this portal. Students are required to take proctored exams at on- campus locations or via an approved virtual proctoring service, unless otherwise approved. Upon entrance into the exam (both in person and virtually), students must verify their identity using a photo ID. The proctor will then sign them into the exam and monitor student progress until exam submission. 2. Fees Students authorized to use off-site or virtual proctoring may be assessed a testing fee for site utilization. No fee is assessed to students enrolled in an MSVCC course when using a proctoring site on a Mississippi community/junior college campus. 3. Minimum/MaximumNumber of Exams A minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) proctored exam(s) per MSVCC course will be allowed, with the exception of four credit-hour courses. Four credit-hour courses may require a maximum of four (4) proctored exams. 1. Verification of Student Identity and Testing Integrity Passwords for proctored exams are entered by faculty into a secured repository. Only

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