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COD Testing Welcomes New Partnership

The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) recently admitted the National College Testing Association (NCTA) to its membership.

"The Testing Centers at College of DuPage are dedicated to enhancing student success by providing comprehensive, accessible testing services," said COD Coordinator of Specialized Testing Services Jarret Dyer. "All centers are committed to maintaining the highest compliance with NCTA's Standards and Guidelines. As an institutional member of NCTA, the College is extremely pleased with this new partnership."

Founded 35 years ago as a consortium of 11 associations, CAS is dedicated to fostering and enhancing student learning, development and achievement. The organization creates and delivers standards, guidelines and self-assessment guides designed to lead to a host of quality programs and services. CAS membership currently comprises 41 professional organizations reflecting a wide range of student oriented functions across higher education.

Members of the NCTA include testing professionals in post-secondary institutions and other professional testing venues, as well as companies with test-related products and services.

The NCTA promotes professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs, including issues related to test administration, test development, test scoring and assessment. Currently, the NCTA has more than 2,000 members, representing more than 60 post-secondary institutions and more than 40 corporations and certification agencies in the U.S. and Canada.

College of DuPage Testing Centers are located in Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Naperville and Westmont. Click here for more information.

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