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Testing at Orientation

Testing at Orientation. Karen Witemeyer Abilene Christian University. Session Overview. Working within the orientation framework Communicating testing options to students Online registration Coordinating multiple testing locations Troubleshooting. Working within the Orientation Framework.

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Testing at Orientation

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  1. Testing at Orientation Karen Witemeyer Abilene Christian University

  2. Session Overview • Working within the orientation framework • Communicating testing options to students • Online registration • Coordinating multiple testing locations • Troubleshooting

  3. Working within the Orientation Framework • Partner with Admissions and First Year offices • Simplify scheduling • Communicate with university staff who will be affected • Make it attractive to students

  4. Communicating Testing Options to Students • Explanatory documents • Website • Advisors/Admissions staff • Personalized letters/invitations

  5. Online Registration • http://www.acu.edu/campusoffices/testing/passport_testing_form/august.html

  6. Thank you for submitting your Passport Testing Reservation Form. We have you scheduled for the following tests: ACT - Sunday, August 15th Where:   Hart Auditorium in the Bible BuildingWhen:     Report at 12:45. Test begins at 1:00 p.m.Bring:       Photo ID (You cannot be tested without proper ID!), pencils, calculatorCost:         $35 - This fee will automatically be charged to your student account. This test will conclude at approximately 5:00 p.m. Your scores will be available the following morning in the University Testing Center. Chemistry CLEP - Monday, August 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where:   Mabee Business Building, Room 315Bring:   Photo ID (You cannot be tested without proper ID!), CLEP feeCost:        $25 to ACU per test - This fee will be charged automatically to your student account.                  $77 to CLEP per test - This fee must be paid with only a check/money order payable to CLEP, or a credit card. Each CLEP test runs 90 minutes plus extra time for registration and program tutorial. Results will be immediately available at the conclusion of the test. Note: For students who earn credit, a $50 fee per course will be charged to their account in order to record that credit on their transcript. Advanced Math Placement Test - Monday, August 16th Where:   Mabee Business Building, Room 317When:    11:00 a.m.Bring:   Photo ID (You cannot be tested without proper ID!), calculator, pencils. Scratch paper will be provided.Cost:        $10 - This fee will be charged automatically to your student account. This test has no time limit, but students are usually finished in about 45 minutes.

  7. Coordinating Multiple Testing Locations Testing Assignment Chart Passport Testing Assignments Sample.xls Student Testing Database Passport Testing 2010.accdb

  8. Prior to Testing Day • Put in request for campus police to unlock all buildings used for Passport testing • Make signs for buildings, room doors, and a large sign for the central check-in area • Train testing staff and collect cell phone numbers for emergency contact on testing day • Send copy of registration database to First Year Program staff so they can assist confused students in finding the correct test and location • Run final check of all computer labs

  9. On Testing Day • Have all staff arrive a full hour before testing is scheduled to begin • Distribute boxes to room supervisors (including rosters, testing materials, instructions, pencils, scratch paper, list of testing staff phone numbers) • Instruct staff on where to return materials at the end of the testing session • Set up room with time to spare so that you can welcome early arrivals with a smile

  10. Troubleshooting • Check and re-check rooms, computers, supplies, etc. in advance • Anticipate possible problems and plan solutions • Locked doors • Non-functioning printers • Power outage • Lab-wide computer failure • Angry parents • When trouble strikes, remain calm and professional.

  11. Time to Share • Questions? • For those of you who already do testing at orientation: • What advice can you share? • Any good horror stories?

  12. Thank you! • If you would like to contact me later with any questions or to request a copy of the power point, please e-mail me at: karen.witemeyer@acu.edu Karen Witemeyer, Testing Coordinator Abilene Christian University

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