Please review some of our Frequently Asked Questions, and let us know if you need
any other assistance!
The Alternative Testing Agreement is used to help the SDRC better understand how instructors
set up their classes and exams.
The Agreement only needs to be filled out once per semester, for any unique course
that you teach.
For example, if you teach UNIV 101-001 and UNIV 101-002, and the courses areidentical
in nature, we can copy the Agreement to the second class for you.
The Agreement also gives instructors additional information regarding the SDRC's policies
and procedures.
We are requesting that faculty fill out the Alternative Testing Agreement, even if
your course is online. This allows students the opportunity to still "schedule" their
exams with our office, and you will receive notification and reminders about their
approved accommdoations.
If you have more questions regarding the Alternative Testing Agreement, please call
our Test Proctoring Suite at 803-576-8457 or stop by Close-Hipp Suite 203.
We are requesting that faculty fill out the Alternative Testing Agreement, even if
your course is online. This allows students the opportunity to still "schedule" their
exams with our office, and you will receive notification and reminders about their
approved accommodations.
If you have more questions regarding the Alternative Testing Agreement, please call
our Test Proctoring Suite at803-576-8457or stop by Close-Hipp Suite 203.
If you do not have exams of any kind in your class, you would not need to complete the Alternative Testing Agreement!
The Instructor Portal allows instructors to view all students in their classes who
are registered with the SDRC. For instructors with multiple sections, the Instructor
Portal is a great one stop shop to view accommodations.
If you have more questions regarding extending time in Blackboard, please call our
Test Proctoring Suite at 803-576-8457 or stop by Close-Hipp Suite 203.
Great question! While the SDRC is most familiar with Blackboard, we are certainly
willing to help you figure out how to adjust time or other accommodations for students
who need it.
Please call us at 803-576-8457 and we can further assist you!
According to the Office of the Provost, "Be flexible. The length of time a student sits and views a computer screen can be
problematic and students may need to use the restroom or stretch during a long exam.
Clearly communicate expectations in a timely manner to all students (e.g., who to
contact for technical issues, how the exam will be proctored, technology requirements,
testing platform)." You can read more FAQ's from the Office of the Provost here.
One recommendation the SDRC has is to have the student create an index card that says
"Taking my approved bathroom/break." When the student needs to utilize their accommodation,
they can hold up the index card for a few moments and then use the bathroom/break.
If their test/recording is "flagged" for activity, instructors will be able to see
the student holding up the index card regarding their approved accommodation.
If you have more questions regarding accommodations for online exams, please call
our Test Proctoring Suite at 803-576-8457 or stop by Close-Hipp Suite 203.
In short, yes! Extended time accommodations are needed on top of the amount of time
that you are giving the rest of the class. If all students are receiving 30 minutes,
students with time and a half would still need 45 minutes.
"Because the class was given 5 hours to complete the exam and the student in question
was given the same amount of time to complete the exam as her nondisabled peers, the
college did not provide the student the testing modification of time and a half that
it had determined she needed because of her disability. Because the college failed
to provide the student with time and a half of the exam... the college did not comply
with Section 504 with respect to the issue investigated." OCR Reference No. 10092092.
If you have more questions regarding accommodations for online exams, please call
our Test Proctoring Suite at 803-576-8457 or stop by Close-Hipp Suite 203.
Faculty and Instructor Resources for Virtual Instruction
The Instructor Portal allows faculty and instructors to see an overview of and process
all received accommodation requests in a course without relying on email.
Please let us know! We know these are challenging times and we are here to support
faculty, staff, and students. Please contact our Main Office at 803-777-6142 or at SADRC@mailbox.sc.edu, or contact our Test Proctoring Suite at 803-576-8457 or at SAPRCTR@mailbox.sc.edu.
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