Post on 31-Dec-2015
Karen WitemeyerAbilene Christian University
Session OverviewWorking within the orientation framework
Communicating testing options to students
Online registrationCoordinating multiple testing locations
Troubleshooting
Working within the Orientation Framework
Partner with Admissions and First Year offices
Simplify schedulingCommunicate with university staff who will be affected
Make it attractive to students
Communicating Testing Options to Students
Explanatory documents
Website
Advisors/Admissions staff
Personalized letters/invitations
Online Registration
http://www.acu.edu/campusoffices/testing/passport_testing_form/august.html
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.
Coordinating Multiple Testing Locations
Testing Assignment Chart
Passport Testing Assignments Sample.xls
Student Testing Database
Passport Testing 2010.accdb
Prior to Testing DayPut in request for campus police to unlock all
buildings used for Passport testingMake signs for buildings, room doors, and a
large sign for the central check-in areaTrain testing staff and collect cell phone
numbers for emergency contact on testing daySend 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
On Testing DayHave all staff arrive a full hour before testing
is scheduled to beginDistribute 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
TroubleshootingCheck and re-check rooms, computers,
supplies, etc. in advanceAnticipate possible problems and plan solutions
Locked doorsNon-functioning printersPower outageLab-wide computer failureAngry parents
When trouble strikes, remain calm and professional.
Time to Share
Questions?
For those of you who already do testing at orientation:What advice can you share?Any good horror stories?
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 CoordinatorAbilene Christian University