Announcement: Updates on Proctoring Services for Auburn University

Auburn University's Provost Office will continue to cover the costs for ProctorU Record+ and ProctorU Review+ services through Spring 2025. This initiative ensures that students can access essential proctoring services without financial burden. However, it's important to note that ProctorU Live+ services will still require a fee paid by the students.

 

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Proctoring Services Supported by Auburn University: 

ProctorU Record+

• Funding: Paid by the Office of the Provost through Spring 2025.
• Description: Offers a fully automated test launch with a professional review at the end. ProctorU manages the review process, flagging suspicious behaviors and providing incident reports to instructors.
• Use Case: Ideal for regular or low-stakes quizzes; does not require a scheduled launch.

ProctorU Review+

• Funding: Paid by the Office of the Provost through Spring 2025.
• Description: Begins with a live proctored launch, switching to an automated system after the exam starts. A professional review is conducted at the end to ensure integrity.
• Use Case: Recommended for most exams, especially when specific materials are allowed.

ProctorU Live+

• Cost: $15 per exam, paid by the student.
• Description: Continuously monitored from start to finish, including a room scan and checks for unauthorized resources. Real-time intervention is available if suspicious activity is detected.
• Use Case: Essential for international students, especially those in locations with significant digital restrictions.
• Additional Virtual Proctoring Options

Additional Virtual Proctoring Options: 

Respondus LockDown Browser

• Funding: Covered by a university license; no cost to students.
• Description: Restricts exam access to a secure browser environment to prevent browsing and external interactions.
• Use Case: Recommended for in-classroom computer-based tests or those conducted at Biggio Testing Services.

Respondus Monitor

• Cost: $15 per year, paid by the student, covers unlimited classes and quizzes.
• Description: Utilizes AI to flag suspicious activities during exams. Instructors are responsible for reviewing flagged content.
• Use Case: Best suited for courses with frequent quizzes.

In-Person Proctoring: 

Biggio Testing Services

• Cost: Free for students.
• Location: NCTA-certified testing center in Biggin Hall.
• Details: Offers full proctoring services. Instructors can set exams to be managed entirely by the Testing Center or actively participate in the process.
• Contact: For more information or to schedule testing services, please email btctest@auburn.edu.

 

For more information on each of these services and how to utilize them in your courses, please consult our knowledge base, email bighelp@auburn.edu or book time with a member of the Biggio Tech team.