Distance Learning User Security

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) requires that institutions offering distance learning or correspondence courses or programs have processes in place to ensure a student who registers for a distance learning/correspondence course is the same student who participates in the course or receives course credit. Wor-Wic Community College complies with this requirement by:

1. Assigning a secure log-in and password to each student in addition to requiring multi-factor authentication through DUO Security. Each student may then establish their own unique password following the guidelines found under the IT Security section of the
    Technology Resources page.
2. Requiring a student registered in a distance learning course to complete examinations in-person on-campus at Wor-Wic’s Testing Center or off-campus at an official testing center. Students must present a photo ID to the testing center personnel, and the exam is also proctored by the testing center personnel.
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