The document discusses electronic proctoring and identity validation in online programs. It provides background on regulations from the Higher Education Act requiring institutions to validate student identities in online programs. It then discusses two institutions' approaches to identity validation, which involve secure login credentials but also more rigorous proctoring. The document recommends institutions determine their own philosophy and conduct a cost-benefit analysis to decide their identity validation approach.

1. Electronic Proctoring And Identity Validation In Online Programs Meg Benke, ESC Marie Cini, UMUC Matt Prineas, UMUC

2. Goals of our session To provide background for the topic To explain our institutional approaches To provide guidance for your institution’s approach

3. HEA/HEOA HEA--1965 to regulate Title IV funding 1992--HEA"50% rule" to regulate fraud in "diploma mills" Online identity management concerns embedded in distrust of "diploma mills" Little research on identity fraud in online education

4. Online Learning Reputable schools offer online programs Model focuses on faculty-student interaction unlike correspondence Took time for legislation to catch up--in 2006 financial aid offered to students in 100% online programs

5. 2008 HEOA Change garnering most interest is ensuring that person registered for course is the one who participates and earns the academic credit Institutions struggling to determine what this means—is a secure login and password enough?

6. Your Institution’s Model To approach this in your institution understand your philosophy regarding adult students Conduct a cost/benefit analysis for your model how much authentication do you need relative to your model?