Odessa, TX — Odessa College is proud to announce that the Odessa College Testing Center has been officially recertified by the National College Testing Association (NCTA), maintaining its national recognition for excellence in testing practices.

With millions of educational, certification, and licensure exams administered worldwide each year, secure testing environments and well-trained testing professionals are more critical than ever. The Odessa College Testing Center continues to set a high standard, demonstrating its commitment to integrity, professionalism, and quality service through this rigorous recertification process.

NCTA certification and recertification are based on strict criteria aligned with the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, which are designed to ensure post-secondary testing centers deliver consistent, secure, and high-quality testing programs. Odessa College is among a select and growing number of testing centers across the United States and internationally to successfully complete this intensive review.

The recertification is valid for five years and may be renewed by demonstrating continued compliance with national standards.

“Recertification by the National College Testing Association affirms the dedication and professionalism of our Testing Center staff,” said OC Director of Testing Gloria Rangel. “This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing students and community members with a secure, reliable, and supportive testing environment.”

A recent news release from the National College Testing Association added, “Special congratulations are extended to Odessa College Director of Testing Gloria Rangel and the entire Testing Center staff for maintaining exemplary testing administration standards and delivering outstanding service to both students and the broader community.”

The NCTA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting professionalism and high-quality service in the administration of testing programs. NCTA represents more than 2,200 testing professionals from approximately 650 colleges and universities, as well as 50 test companies and organizations offering test-related products and services.

For more information about the Odessa College Testing Center and the numerous testing services provided, visit their website HERE or call 432-335-6620.