ProctorU

The online service ProctorU will be used to verify students’ identity in all online courses and for proctoring quizzes and exams in the appropriate courses. Student authentication is provided through the Ucard process. The student connects with an online proctor who verifies the student’s identity and develops a keystroke biometric that can be used for assessments, assignments, and attendance.

There are two levels of security for proctoring examinations. The higher level involves the student connecting online with a live proctor via webcam who verifies the student’s identity as well as security of the students’ testing area and then observes the student for the duration of the testing period. The lower level involves recording the student during the testing period followed by review by a ProctorU proctor.

Louisiana College complies with the Family Education rights and Policy Act. ProctorU and other services used in the DON courses, such as VoiceThread, are signatories with the Student privacy pledge. These services are committed to maintaining student privacy by using secure methods for payment, not storing financial information, and not sharing student personal or contact information. Charges for student authentication and proctoring services will be included in student fees.