CAM Y'all
By
November 2007
Think back to the time when you became a Mensan; you either submitted prior evidence or took the Mensa tests. I took the Mensa tests. I was living in the Dayton area and saw a notice about Mensa testing in my local paper. I had been thinking about doing it for a long time so I did.
If you took the Mensa tests, think back to the person who administered the test - the proctor. The proctor administering my tests made me feel as comfortable as possible, under the circumstances. I don’t remember ever seeing him again, but I really appreciate that he was willing to take the time to give other people the chance to become Mensans.
In Cincinnati, we give the Mensa tests every other month - 6 times a year. If we had 6 proctors willing to assume responsibility for proctoring one of those testing days each year, a proctor would only have to serve once a year. Unfortunately, we are not in that position. We desperately need proctors.
Our Testing Coordinator Misty Richmond handles the administrative details of our testing program, acts as the liaison between prospects and proctors, and finds a willing proctor for each of our testing dates.
The Testing Coordinator and Proctor are often the first contact that prospective members have with Mensa. Proctors are essential for the future of CAM and of Mensa. If you are willing to accept this responsibility and apply to be a proctor*, contact Misty or me.
*A prospective proctor must meet the following requirements:
1. At least a four-year (bachelor's) degree from a college or university.
2. Written endorsement from your Loc Sec and Testing Coordinator.
3. Experience or training with administering standardized timed tests. This requirement may be met by either of the following:
a) Through your professional or academic coursework, experience giving standardized, timed tests (e.g. Wechsler intelligence tests, SAT, California or Iowa batteries, GRE, etc.).
b) Training by currently certified Mensa proctors.
4. Being observed administering Mensa standardized tests by a currently certified proctor. (This varies according to your previous experience.)
5. Approval by the National Office and AML supervisory psychologist.