By Hope Barbra
In a bold move by Moi University to curb cheating in examinations and institute integrity, the administration has developed a raft of changes to be implemented during exams.
In a memo from the acting Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academics, Research, Extension and Students Affairs, Prof Khaemba Ongeti, captioned “Sitting arrangements in exam rooms” and copied to all deans of schools, Prof Ongeti said to minimize cheating in exams, random sitting will no longer be allowed in examination rooms.
“It is directed that all students shall be seated in examination rooms strictly according to their registration numbers, which will serve as index numbers in the exam room,” he said.
He said written manila cards of size 4″x3″ will be prepared to be used to designate sitting spaces.
“The cards shall be placed on each candidate’s desk before commencement of the exam,” he said.
Prof Ongeti said the arrangement should be clearly organized and displayed to ensure that students can easily identify their designated seats before the commencement of each examination.
“Invigilators are required to enforce this directive consistently across all examination venues,” he said.
He said after the exams are concluded, the cards shall be kept at the Dean’s Office.
“This measure is intended to enhance order, improve supervision and significantly stamp out cases of examination cheating. Your cooperation in implementing this directive is highly appreciated,” he wrote.
