The research is already there. Proctorio, and other online proctoring programs like it, has a massively negative impact on the education system. Here are some quotes from other petitions by faculty and students alike.

“We the undersigned reject the proposed use of Proctorio for exam invigilation.
We believe it is unacceptable in any circumstance for the university to track our keystrokes, access our computers’ cameras, film us in our homes, and use AI technology to determine we look “suspicious”.

We reject this gross invasion of our privacy, and demand that alternative arrangements be made across the University for any exams which are currently set to be invigilated via Proctorio, including but not limited to canceling exams, setting take-home essays and open book exams instead, or delaying exams until they can be done safely in accordance with physical distancing. These arrangements should be agreed upon between the students and teachers, nothing should be implemented without student consultation. We will not accept being spied on!”

-Students at the Australian National University

“We the undersigned, do not support the use of Proctorio at UC. We believe it is unnecessary and intolerable for the university to have this kind of invasive access to our computers and the ability to watch us. It is ludicrous and short sighted of the university to assume at any time and let alone during a crisis like COVID-19, that all students have access to the above conditions in order to take the examinations, or that they consent to the breaches of their privacy.

We vehemently oppose this violation and demand that the University of Canberra make alternate arrangements for invigilated assessments that are more equitable and accessible than those that have been offered. All arrangements should be discussed with all students and staff and should not be implemented without first being agreed upon.”

-Students at the University of Canberra

“We as students understand the need to uphold academic integrity and the legitimacy of the university, however, there has to be a better way. Whether that be through the use of Zoom based proctoring, project-based learning, or more rigorous take-home exams. Many professors are already effectively using these alternatives and we as students are asking that those who insist on using Proctorio should be required to switch over. The protection of our data and privacy should always come first.

Both the pandemic and current political climate are already stressful enough for many students. Worrying about potential loss or theft of data is something that no students wants to have added to their plate.” 

-Students at the University of Illinois

“Proctorio, by design, invades student privacy, and espouses ableism and discrimination. Proctorio Inc. does not value the freedom of inquiry. The CEO's conduct is unprofessional and unethical. Proctorio's design as software and Proctorio Inc's conduct as a company is fundamentally inconsistent with Miami's Code of Love and Honor. At Miami, we believe strongly in personal responsibility, and in the idea that we should be held morally accountable for our decisions. We, as students of Miami University, believe Proctorio's business practices reflect poorly on our history of upholding morals and empowering minorities, and that our continued business relationship enables their bad behavior. We call for a condemnation of Proctorio, for an end to the invasion of student rights, and for an end to discrimination in the name of academic integrity. As a compromise, we suggest restructuring course exams to an open-notes model which will not require the use of such software. In addition, instructors and professors can provide alternative means of proctoring that does not require the use of Proctorio.”

-Students of Miami University, including Erik Johnson. Johnson’s IP was banned from using Proctorio, despite the fact he was required to use Proctorio for some of his classes, by Proctorio CEO Mike Olsen due to Johnson’s exposure and criticism of Proctorio’s source code.

And the list goes on. Other schools have already banned Procorio for its egregious practices on virtually every front, including The University of California, Berkeley and Harvard University.

It’s time the SRJC joined in upholding the basic human rights that Proctorio violates, and restore the integrity of the academic environment.