Proctoring

You are expected to help proctor unless told otherwise by your instructor.
Contact your instructor to clarify expectations. Can students bring cheat sheets or calculators to the exam? What questions can you answer? Are you checking student IDs? How will proctors navigate potential academic integrity violations? etc.
If you are unable to proctor due to a schedule conflict, you are responsible for finding a replacement.
- If you need help finding a replacement proctor, the proctor pool is an option. Email: proctorpool at ucsd.edu

On the day of the exam, show up at least 10 minutes early. Online, this is to avoid tech issues. In person, this is to help get students settled in the room and pass out exams.
When the exam is over, stick around to collect papers.

For online proctoring, coordinate with the instructor. You may be asked to monitor the Zoom exam session.

Sweep the room with your eyes and stare down students whose eyes seem to be wandering.
Move around the room from time to time to gain different perspectives.
Make mental notes of possibly suspicious behavior; you may wish to relocate multiple offenders to the front row.
Be especially vigilant at the end of the exam period when things get a little hectic. Help your professor control the crowd, while continuing to watch students in the back of the room.

Do not take away their exam
Inform the instructor but do not draw attention to the situation.
The instructor can confiscate unauthorized materials (i.e., cell phones, calculators).
If necessary, move the student(s) discreetly.
Record names and write a statement describing the event while your memory is fresh.

For more, see the department's policy on Academic Dishonesty.

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