Testing Room Services

Last updated: 2/27/25

TESTING ROOM MISSION STATEMENT

Mission:  The John Wood CC Testing Room promotes student success by providing a quiet, secure area for administering tests.

In this mission, we are guided by the professional best practices for proctoring published by the National College Testing Association.

Vision:  JWCC Testing Room Staff will “promote conduct that enhances a fair and secure testing experience and the validity of testing results.”

GENERAL POLICES

A monitored testing room is available on the Quincy Campus in the northeast corner of the Library (Room B131). Testing is available for all JWCC courses. Space is available on a first-come first-served basis. If using the testing room for your entire course, please allow students multiple days to complete testing to avoid overbooked space in the testing room.

Instructors may complete a Proctored Test Instruction Form for each test to be proctored. This form details the testing parameters that test proctors will follow (due date, time limit, materials that may be consulted, etc.) as well as faculty contact information in case there are questions. You may also e-mail instructions to the testing room. Please note: any questions not answered in the written instructions from faculty will be answered at the discretion of the testing room staff.

Administering JWCC Tests

Structured and Open Learning Classes

• Make up tests – Instructors will leave tests for students with appropriate instructions.
• Instructors will provide a due date on the test; students are allowed to come in during normal operating hours.  Students should be encouraged to not wait, as testing is first-come, first-served.

Online and Hybrid Classes

• Instructors will provide the testing room with a password that will open the test for the student.
• If the test instructions, password, and number/name of the students are the same for the entire semester the instructor may complete just one test instruction form.

Placement Testing

• Enrollment Services/Advising staff enter the student’s name and appropriate test info and voucher number on the Placement Testing Calendar. This calendar is maintained by the supervisor of testing services at each location with the current operating hours.

Proctoring outside the testing room

• Generally, all testing will occur in the testing room. If you believe you need a special exception to this, please contact the testing room to discuss your needs.

Administering Tests for Other Institutions/Outside Agencies

As a service to our district residents, the testing room may provide free proctoring for colleges/universities, institutions, or agencies.  Individuals and students who wish to have a test proctored will make the appropriate contacts between the original institution and JWCC.  You must alert us if any special software is required, as it may or may not be available. Contact the testing room for more information.

• Proctor Request Form – Students may provide a paper copy of a proctor request form from the originating institution that must be signed and sent back to that institution. This form provides necessary testing information (name, address, etc.).  The originating institution may follow up with specific test instructions and the actual exam in another communication.
• Completed tests – Completed tests are returned via email or postal mail as directed by the originating institution. Any special costs (for expedited, special delivery, overnight, etc.)  will be paid by the student.

Last updated: 3/1/22

1. BE INFORMED. Be sure you know the course number, the test name/number and your instructor’s name.
2. BE PREPARED. You must show the testing room personnel a photo ID; either a JWCC ID or a state issued driver’s license, for example. Students must sign in on the appropriate sign-in sheet and sign time out when testing is completed.
3. BE QUIET.  Please be considerate of others and keep your voice lowered.
4. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY TYPE. Use of any device will result in an academic dishonesty incident report being filed.
   1. Cellphones must be turned off (do not put on vibrate) and stored out of reach. Cell phones (talking, texting, or being used as a calculator) may not be used during testing. Any use of your cell phone during testing will result in your phone being confiscated until you leave the room and an academic dishonesty incident report being filed.
   2. Headphones and ear buds are not allowed.
   3. No personal laptops or smart watches/devices.
5. NO ACCESSING PERSONAL ITEMS DURING TEST. Books, back packs, etc. should be placed in the cubbies provided. Accessing any personal item can result in an academic dishonesty incident report being filed.
6. ALL TESTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY CLOSING TIME, so plan and use your time wisely.
7. CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM. John Wood Community College does not allow unattended children on campus.  (Board Policy No. 215) Please make appropriate arrangements before reporting for testing.

Last updated: 2/27/25

Honorlock is a remote testing service, first implemented during the pandemic, and is intended to ensure the integrity of coursework.  It may be required for students in some classes.  It is monitored by an outside party and is not part of the JWCC testing room.

• One study cubicles in the Library on the Quincy Campus have been set aside for use by students who cannot complete an Honorlock exam at home.
• RESERVATIONS ARE SUGGESTED and will be available only during regular Library operating hours on a first-come, first-served bases. Contact the testing room to make a reservation.
• The student should come prepared for the exam and any log-in or procedural questions should be directed to their instructor before coming to campus.
• Once on campus the student should first sign-in at the Testing Room (B131) located within the Library. Deposit all personal materials there.  The student will then be directed to the reserved room. If the Testing Room is closed, the student should sign in at the Library Circulation Desk.