Consider Alternatives to Proctored Exams

I’m writing to express opposition and concern. Because cheating is easier should be no rationale for proctoring exams. The implication is “we expect Princeton students to cheat and perjure themselves when they sign the pledge.” Back in olden times (1960s) some departments had open book exams as memorizing the formula or the table was not expected but knowing which tool to employ was the test. By analogy, Princeton should consider some exams where access to the internet is expected. While others would be blue books and number 2 pencils — and cell phones checked at the door. Anyone caught cheating would be expelled. That’s what happened in the old ages.