Celebrate Testing Professionals Week with Testing and Assessment.
We are celebrating from May 5-9, 2025. This is a new tradition for Testing and Assessment to spotlight what they do for our students and show their appreciation to their dedicated staff.
So why dedicate an entire week to Testing Professionals?
Testing Professionals play a crucial role in helping students achieve their academic goals, whether it's supporting enrollment, retention, completion, or certifications. They are always professionals in what they do in their roles by patiently answer questions, offer encouragement, and inspire a love for learning.
As we celebrate Testing Professionals Week, let's come together as a community of students, faculty, and staff to shine a spotlight on their dedication and commitment to helping our students succeed. Whether it's a heartfelt thank-you note or simply a warm smile, every gesture matters. Let's show our testing professionals that their dedication and hard work are recognized and cherished.
Thank you, testing professionals for all that you do!
Join us in celebrating our appreciation of their service by submitting this form .
Did you know?
Testing and Assessment supports enrollment through the administration of various placement exams. Our department is dedicated to ensuring that we provide support for high school and First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students by assessing them for placement and enrollment in the appropriate credit courses to maximize their academic success.
We administer the following placement exams to support enrollment:
Additionally, we support Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, and REVEST enrollment by administering:
The Testing and Assessment professionals at MDC are committed to providing accurate and timely assessments to facilitate smooth enrollment processes for all students.
Fun Facts: Testing and Assessment professionals administered over 11,800 ACCUPLACER (ESL & NG) and 35,400 CASAS exams since July 1, 2024.
Did you know?
Testing and Assessment plays a crucial role in supporting student retention. Our department is dedicated to providing various testing formats and accommodations to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed and continue their educational journey.
We support retention through the following services:
The Testing and Assessment professionals at MDC are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive testing environment that helps students stay on track and achieve their academic goals.
Interesting Fact: MDC Testing and Assessment was the first state college to offer in-house remote proctoring services for our students and students from other institutions.
Did you know?
Testing and Assessment plays a crucial role in supporting students' completion of their degrees. Our efforts are focused on administering various exams that facilitate students' progress towards graduation.
The Testing and Assessment professionals at MDC are commitment to supporting students' academic success is reflected in these initiatives. By providing multiple pathways to earn credits and fulfill graduation requirements, we help students achieve their educational goals more efficiently.
Proud Moment:
For the third year in a row, Testing and Assessment received the CLEP® Honors National Achievement award for administering the highest CLEP exam volumes. This distinction placed MDC among the Top 20 CLEP Test Centers in the United States.
Did you know?
Testing and Assessment supports a wide range of certifications to help students and community members advance their careers. Our department is dedicated to providing access to various certification exams that are recognized and valued in numerous industries.
Here are just a few of the certification exams in the areas of education, health sciences, justice, nursing and technology that we administer.
The Testing and Assessment professionals at MDC are committed to providing accurate and timely assessments to facilitate smooth certification processes for all candidates.
Did you know?
We would like to take a moment to recognize the incredible efforts of our Testing and Assessment professionals at MDC. Their dedication and hard work play a crucial role in supporting our students, faculty, staff, and the community ensuring the smooth administration of various exams and certifications.
From placement exams like ACCUPLACER and PERT to industry certifications exams; our Testing and Assessment team are committed to providing accurate and timely assessments that facilitate student success and professional advancement.
We encourage everyone to show their appreciation to our Testing and Assessment staff for their unwavering commitment and exceptional service. A simple thank you or a kind word can go a long way in acknowledging their contributions and boosting morale.
Thank you for your support in recognizing the valuable work of our Testing and Assessment team.