When an exam is scheduled by the faculty to be proctored, the faculty will inform the student of the date and time of the exam. The following standards will be enforced:
- Students will provide their own writing utensil.
- All electronic devices will be turned off during the exam.
- Only items required by the faculty member are allowed on the student’s table/desk during the exam. All personal items such as but not limited to: electronic devices, pencil case, back packs, purses, watches, beverages, food, outerwear, and hats, etc. will be stored with the library staff and returned to the student at the end of the exam.
- If facial tissues are present, the tissues must be kept in a clear plastic bag and placed on the desk next to the student prior to the exam start. The facial tissues and bag will be inspected by the library staff prior to the start of the exam.
- Students will not be allowed to leave the assigned testing area during the exam.
- Exam questions will not be discussed.
- Students are expected to adhere to the Student Performance Remediation and Due Process Policy as stated in the Bellin College Nursing Guide Handbook & Catalog.
If cheating is suspected while an exam is being proctored in the library, the library staff will:
- Focus on the student suspected of cheating and observe them more closely.
- Approach the student for clarification and, if needed, confiscate inappropriate materials.
- Inform the faculty member.
If cheating is confirmed, the faculty member will implement the Academic Misconduct - Due Process Policy and Procedure outlined in the Bellin College Nursing Guide Handbook & Catalog.