Above and Beyond HEOA Compliance: Online Proctoring À La Carte

Concurrent Session 3
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Brief Abstract

Online proctoring has matured to offer a suite of options for institutions seeking to meet specific compliance objectives, but e-learning isn't one size fits all.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Andrew Caldwell, ProctorU

Andrew teamed up with ProctorU in 2013 with over 15 years of experience in the education, information technology and aviation industries. He is responsible for ProctorU's domestic and international identity management and proctoring solutions. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, obtained his degree in business management from Kent State University and earned advanced educational certificates with distinction from The University of London, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and UC San Diego.

Extended Abstract

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions receiving Title IV funding to verify the identities in distance education programs by using at least one of three very different methods: 1. A secure login and password 2. Proctored examinations 3. other technologies and practices which are effective in verifying student identification Over the past five years, online proctoring and identity verification platforms have evolved to include numerous offerings. These offerings each have their pros and cons, and this presentation will outline options available to institutions and, by the end, attendees should be able to decide on a method that will work for them.