Becoming a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE)
Step 4: Selecting a Proctor
Selecting a proctor is an important step in a person's
journey to become certified. The proctor needs to be a person of high ethical
standing whose commitment to excellence and the science of entomology is above
reproach.
The proctor's job is that of monitor. They do not work for
ESA but have agreed to serve as our administrator. Essentially the proctor
receives the instructions for the examination on behalf of the applicant,
provides the computer and internet line for the applicant's exam, and ensures
that the applicant abides by the guidelines for taking the examination.
The Certification Board has set the following guidelines for
selecting a proctor for BCE Examinations.
1)
Ideally the proctor would be a Board Certified Entomologist (click here to see the
roster).
2)
If no BCE is available within the applicant's geographic region, then a
member of the Entomological Society would also be a
good candidate.
3)
If the applicant does not live or work near a BCE or an ESA member, then
a college professor, extension agent, or some other “community leader” would be
acceptable in such a circumstance.
4)
At this point in time, the Certification Board is not willing to accept
an ACE as a proctor.
Other factors that you may want to consider in selecting a
proctor are to ensure that:
- Their computer has a reliable internet connection. The
online examinations are optimized for Internet Explorer version 5.0 and
higher,
- Their location is one that you can access conveniently,
- Their location does not offer extraneous distractions that
would inconvenience you during your examination.
If you have trouble locating a proctor, please contact bce@entsoc.org and one will be chosen for you.
Other steps in the process to become a BCE:
Step 1: Determine eligibility
Step 2: Application
Step 3: Study for your
examinations
Step 5: Take your exam(s)
Step 6: Maintain your
certification
