These students were immediately dismissed from the examination and academic discipline procedures were followed. Academic departments were very concerned about these incidents and questioned the processes the DRC was using to invigilate exams. An investigation of these incidents by the DRC suggested that Exam security was compromised when students are left to write exams in rooms without an invigilator present at all times or without an adequate security check prior to the exam. After consultation with appropriate departments on campus, our invigilation procedures were changed to create a process that ensures academic integrity in this modified environment. The procedures outlined below now apply to all exams written through the Disability Resource Centre.
Students continue to be free to make arrangements to write their exams in their department.
While we did publish information about the security check in the September 1998 DRC Student Bulletin, I realize now that we could have done more to communicate the reasons for these modified procedures to students and that the security check was not implemented in a consistent manner. I am aware that some students feel these procedures are unnecessary and place extra pressure on students with disabilities. We are attempting to be as consistent as possible with all students and also ensure that Senate regulations regarding exams are adhered to. Any concerns regarding exam invigilation procedures may be brought to the attention of an Advisor in the DRC, or to me. The DRC determines, in collaboration with you, the type and extent of accommodations required based on your disability documentation.