Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Pictured: (from back left to right to front left to right): Tor Nylander, Alex Martinez, Eddy Presley, Emily Camp, Kelsey Jordan and Lindsay Jansen 

Newly Added Event!

JOIN US or a ‘Coffee Date’ with the leaders of the Special Interest Groups (SIG's)!

Date:  February 13th, 2025
Time:  3:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
Where: Zoom (link will be sent to registrants)
Register HERE

This coffee date is open to all NCTA members and is FREE.

Seize this opportunity for great conversation and information, and let us know how we can help you, what you are interested in or need assistance with, and maybe even join a SIG!

What are Special Interest Groups (SIGs)?

Special Interest Groups are a place for NCTA members to come together through common interests in ways that support the NCTA mission, vision, and goals. SIGS are built around identified needs and special interests of testing professionals and are intended to provide an opportunity for members to access information and resources in a specific subject matter.

Active Special Interest Groups

Emergency Planning
The SIG Emergency Planning focuses on gathering and sharing information regarding emergencies that may arise within or around the testing center. This includes but is not limited to the testing location, the test takers, exam software, or external factors.

Co-chair: Eddy Presley, Bossier Parish Community College
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Co-Chair: Donna Rodriguez, Victoria College
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Online Learning
The Online Learning SIG is dedicated to improving the integrity and effectiveness of online assessments by exploring methods for administering and proctoring exams in virtual environments that endure secure, fair, and accessible testing experiences.

Co-Chair: Cheryl Weiser, Bossier Parish Community College
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Co-Chair: Alex Martinez, Texas A&M International University
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Management
The NCTA Special Interest Group (SIG) for Management serves as a dedicated space for testing professionals in leadership roles to collaborate, share best practices, and navigate the complexities of managing testing centers. This SIG focuses on topics such as staffing, budgeting, strategic planning, compliance, and operational efficiency. Through discussions, resource sharing, and professional development opportunities, members gain valuable insights to enhance their leadership skills and improve testing services at their institutions.

Co-Chair: Kelsey Jordan, Purdue University
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Co-Chair: Emily Camp, Auburn University
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Universal Access 
UAT is a community of professionals who work with students with disabilities, specifically related to their access to classroom and standardized exams. The goal of UAT is to provide NCTA members with resources that enrich their work with accessible and accommodated testing for student with disabilities.

Co-Chair: Carina Carpenter, Northwestern University
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Co-Chair: Tamara Sprague, Oregon State University
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