Volunteer to Proctor an Exam
ICAPGen regularly needs volunteers to proctor exams onsite at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Exams are administered on a quarterly schedule. Proctors do not need to be AG professionals. This is a great opportunity for prospective…
ICAPGen regularly needs volunteers to proctor exams onsite at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Exams are administered on a quarterly schedule. Proctors do not need to be AG professionals. This is a great opportunity for prospective AG professionals to become familiar with the process. Testing starts at 9:15 am and takes close to 5 hours. To see scheduled testing dates click here.
What are the responsibilities of a proctor?
- Support
- Remain with the examinee during the duration of the exam (4 hours, plus breaks)
- If examinee has questions, pause the time and speak to an ICAPGen testing committee member
- Ensure the examinee is not interrupted
- Timing
- Time each section of the examinee’s exam
- Politely remind the examinee when time is running out
- Integrity
- Ensure that all copies, notes, or materials created during testing are returned with the exam
- Hold the examinee’s electronics during the exam
Proctors will receive a document with additional details after they register and are selected to proctor an exam.
How to register?
If interested complete the “Volunteer Proctor Availability” form to tell us about your availability. You will be placed in a database and contacted when proctors are needed. If you are a prospective AG professional, you will be assigned to proctor a test for a region other than your chosen region of accreditation. To access the form use the link below:
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