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Proctor Assignment at Carleton University

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  • Rania M. Awad

    (Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1Y 3S1)

  • John W. Chinneck

    (Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1Y 3S1)

Abstract

Carleton University needs proctors during examination sessions to oversee the students as they write their final examinations. The process of assigning proctors to examinations is quite complex because of the sheer number of examinations and various complex constraints on allowable assignments. We developed a computer-based system to replace an existing manual system for assigning proctors, freeing up valuable staff time in the overloaded scheduling office. Our system combines some problem-specific heuristics, a genetic-algorithm framework, and a simple user interface based on readily available software tools.

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  • Rania M. Awad & John W. Chinneck, 1998. "Proctor Assignment at Carleton University," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 28(2), pages 58-71, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:28:y:1998:i:2:p:58-71
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.28.2.58
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    2. Helena Ramalhinho-Lourenço & Rafael Martí & Manuel Laguna, 2001. "Assigning proctors to exams with scatter search," Economics Working Papers 534, Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
    3. Ernst, A. T. & Jiang, H. & Krishnamoorthy, M. & Sier, D., 2004. "Staff scheduling and rostering: A review of applications, methods and models," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 153(1), pages 3-27, February.
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