IACAT 2010 Call for Proposals

The International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT) is a new organization devoted to advancing computerized adaptive testing (CAT) through research and education. IACAT will hold its first annual conference June 7-9, 2010 in Arnhem, The Netherlands.

They are currently accepting proposals for conference presentations. Presentations will be formatted in two ways: a 20-minute session or a traditional poster format. Proposals must include title, authors and a description in 250 words or less. Proposals can be submitted by filling in the submission form on the conference website: www.rcec.nl/iacat. The deadline for submission of proposals is February 15, 2010.

To learn more about IACAT, please visit www.iacat.org.

ICE Job Analysis Survey for the Credentialing Professional

The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance) is conducting a job analysis study to determine the likelihood of developing a new certification program for professionals who manage certification programs. The survey strives to identify the role and responsibilities of the credentialing professional.

A credentialing professional provides program management and support and can be employed in numerous ways, including by a government or testing agency, a staff member of a voluntary board, or an assortment of other settings. It is imperative for as many credentialing professionals as possible to partake in the survey because the data will have far reaching importance. If you are a credentialing professional, the ICE requests that you please take 20 minutes of your time to complete the survey. To begin the survey, click here.