UPCEA Partners With B Virtual, Inc. to Promote Live Online Proctoring

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and B Virtual, Inc. today announced their partnership to highlight the value of live online proctoring as an effective solution to integrity issues surrounding student exam taking and authentication. B Virtual's service offers "Certified Online Proctoring Professionals" who utilize remote technology to proctor live exams in a 24/7 environment. 

"UPCEA's members are increasingly recognizing the importance of the security of examinations and authentication," said UPCEA Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Hansen. "B Virtual is a leader in addressing this important issue, and we are very pleased to be partnering with an impressive provider of such an innovative and cost effective service."

The partnership with B Virtual begins with high-level exposure at the 97th UPCEA Annual Conference, March 28-30, 2012, in Portland, Oregon. In addition, two elements key to the partnership include collaborating with UPCEA's Center for Research and Consulting on a study focusing on the need for ensuring integrity in proctoring online exams 24/7, and a follow up webinar to share the results with UPCEA members.

"B Virtual proudly partners with UPCEA with a shared goal of continuous improvement in live online proctoring," states B Virtual Co-Founder, Rick Beaudry. "UPCEA's strategic focus on industry innovations in the management and delivery of online programs positions them to lead the way in distance learning innovation. Additionally, with the rapidly changing regulatory environment and advances in learning technologies, B Virtual's strategic partnership with UPCEA enables access to the latest research and regulations supporting higher education distance learning programs." Tim Dewey, Chief Operating Officer of B Virtual, further adds, "We will leverage UPCEA's wealth of experience and strategic focus to establish industry best practices in the three key components of live online proctoring: people, process and technology."

Tim Dewey will serve on the UPCEA Corporate Advisory Council, which will support the Association's commitment to fostering meaningful interaction among all members of the professional, continuing, and online education community.

About UPCEA
Located in Washington, D.C., UPCEA serves more than 350 institutions of higher education with a focus on professional, continuing, and online learning. The Association provides its members with educational publications, programs, conferences, and services for the advancement of lifelong learning. UPCEA promotes awareness of the needs of adult learners and recognizes best practices in the field. For more information, visit http://www.upcea.edu.

About B Virtual, Inc.
B Virtual Inc. is a global leader in outsourced support services. The key to the Company's success is their dedication to building partnerships. They work with higher education institutions to custom create live online exam proctoring services. B Virtual's superior technology allows students to write their exams online in a live proctored and secure environment, from the comfort of their homes. By partnering with B Virtual, colleges and universities around the world expand their reach by offering education courses in a seamless experience from online learning to online exam writing. For more information, visit http://www.bvirtualinc.com.

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SOURCE University Professional & Continuing Education Association