Mission Statement

We support the mission of Idaho State University by facilitating academic and professional exams for students and the surrounding community in a secure and supportive environment that ensures the highest exam integrity and encourages personal and professional growth by adhering to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.

The Idaho State University Testing Center in Pocatello is an NCTA Certified Testing Center

For test center certification, testing centers must follow the eleven standards that are drawn from the list of NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines. 

These standards include but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement a mission statement consistent with the policies and standards set forth in this document

Maintain adequate physical facilities and location suitable to the requirements of the testing program

Protect the integrity of the test

Protect the confidentiality and rights of privacy of examinees and staff

Develop and implement appropriate guidelines for test center operations and staff training

Evaluate the testing program in an on-going, systematic, and comprehensive manner

Proctors and support staff working on behalf of the testing program have defined roles and receive instruction related to their responsibilities. Their work is monitored and evaluated