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The International Test Commission (ITC) is an “Association of national psychological associations, test commissions, publishers and other organizations committed to promoting effective testing and assessment policies and to the proper development, evaluation and uses of educational and psychological instruments.” (ITC Directory, 2001). The architect of the ITC was Jean Cardinet, who worked on its formation from the mid sixties until 1972. The ITC was formally established in 1978 under its first president Ype Poortinga. Currently the ITC has 21 Full Members (national professional psychological associations), 64 Affiliate Members (other test commissions, publishers and research organization involved in testing) and over 700 Individual Members (individuals working or with an interest in tests and testing). Its current membership covers most of the Western and Eastern European Countries and North America, as well as some countries in the Middle and Far East, South America and Africa. It is registered as a not-for-profit organization and is affiliated to the IAAP and the IUPsyS.
The International Test Commission (ITC) facilitates the exchange of information among members and stimulates their cooperation on problems related to the construction, distribution, and use of psychological tests and other psychodiagnostic tools. To achieve these goals the ITC organizes international meetings and discussions, promotes the publication of relevant information by means of its own and other scientific outlets, and stimulates international cooperation on research projects relevant to a scientifically and ethically sound use of tests.
ITC Constitutional Changes
We are pleased to announce the outcome of the voting of the ITC’s first virtual General Meeting. This meeting was to consider a series of amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Commission that had been recommended by the Council. 82 member organizations were eligible to vote (full and affiliate members). The quorum is 30%. 34 of the 82 voted of whom 9 were Full members and 25 were Affiliates. All votes were in favour of the proposed changes. There were no votes against and there were no abstentions. As each Full member has two votes and each Affiliate has one, the total number of votes cast was 43 in favour, zero against and zero abstentions. You may download the revised Constitution and Bylaws which are, therefore, effective from 17th September 2011, from here. Please replace any earlier copies you might have.
ARTS 2012: Announcement and Call for Participation
16-19 July 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Applications are invited from early career psychologists from low income countries to participate in the ARTS (Advanced Research Training Seminars) 2012 programme (deadline 21 Nov 2011). Please download the announcement here.
Call for Nominations: Editor of the International Journal of Testing
International Journal of Testing (IJT) is the official journal of the International Test Commission: http://www.intestcom.org/. This is a Call for Nominations for the next Editor or Editors of IJT. The incumbent Co-Editors are Dr. Stephen Sireci and Dr. Rob Meijer whose term of service ends in December 2012. The new Editor’s term will begin in March 2012 as Editor-Elect and January 2013 as Editor. The term of service as Editor will be 3 years (January 2013-December 2015). The Journal has typically received 80-85 manuscript submissions per year and there is an option to appoint an Associate Editor. The deadline for the receipt of nomination of candidates, including self-nomination, is October 15, 2011. Nominations can be emailed to the Dr. Neal Schmitt, Chair of the Search Committee . Candidates will then be contacted to submit an application packet consisting of: (a) A curriculum vitae, (b) 3 letters of reference, and (c) a statement from the candidate outlining his or her editorial experience, other qualifications for the position, as well as his or her vision and goals for the journal. All application packets should be emailed to Dr. Neal Schmitt, Chair of the IJT Editor Search Committee by December 15, 2011. Inquiries can also be directed to Dr. Schmitt or to the incumbent Editors.
Please offer you comments and suggestions on the ITC Guidelines on Quality Control
The ITC Guidelines on Quality Control in Scoring, Test Analysis and Reporting of Test Scores are now in the public debate phase. You can download the Guidelines here. We encourage all members and friends of the ITC to submit their comments and suggestions for improvement on this text. The current version is the last but not final version - in this phase we count on our membership and all other interested parties, to help us all improve the text and its usability for them. We would welcome comments until the end of this year. Beginning with January 1st, 2012, the document will go through a last revision and will then be voted for final publication by the ITC Council in its meeting at the Amsterdam conference in July 2012. Revisions should be submitted by email to the project leader, Avi Allalouf (avi@nite.org.il) or to the Chair of the Guidelines and Research Commitee, Dragos Iliescu (dragos.iliescu@testcentral.ro).
ITC Track at 2012 ICAP
We are pleased to announce that the ITC has secured a dedicated track that falls within topic area 1: Assessment and Evaluation.
Click here if interested!
The 8th Conference of the ITC: Amsterdam 2012
The 8th ITC International Conference on 'Modern Advances in Assessment: Testing and Digital Technology, Policies and Guidelines' will take place from July 3-5, 2012, in Amsterdam. Please visit the ITC 2012 International Conference Website. or download the conference brochure by clicking here.
Visit ORTA: The "Online Readings in Testing and Assessment" project
The On-line Readings in Testing and Assessment (ORTA) project of the International Test Commission (ITC) aims to provide a number of independent, yet integrated readings on aspects related to testing and assessment on-line and free of charge. Visit the project webpage here.
President’s Message to the Membership
President's report (June 2010) READ THE LAST PRESIDENT REPORT HERE!
President's report (June 2009)
President’s report (March 2008)
On the need to secure psychological test materials (February 2008)
Information
Further information about the ITC can be obtained from the Secretary of the ITC, Prof. Dave Bartram (secretary[at]intestcom.org).
Other officers of the ITC you may want to contact, are:
- Prof. John Hattie (ITC President, president[at]intestcom.org).
- Prof. Barbara Byrne (ITC Treasurer, treasurer[at]intestcom.org).
- Dr. Jan Bogg (Editor of Testing International, the ITC newsletter, tieditor[at]intestcom.org).
- Prof. Stephen Sireci and Prof. Rob Meijer, Dr. April Zenisky (Editors of the International Journal of Testing, ijteditor[at]intestcom.org).
