Rate My Professor Debra Evans-Turner

Debra Evans-Turner is a Production Technician in Operations at Uniprint, University of Otago, located in Dunedin. Her direct dial number is +64 3 556 5538. In a key support role for university operations, particularly during examination periods, she serves as Acting Production Manager. Debra coordinates with the Examinations Office and various academic departments to manage the printing and secure delivery of exam papers. She oversees the scanning and marking processes for multi-choice answer sheets and collaborates with the Disability Information and Support Office to facilitate alternate exam arrangements for eligible students. The examination season represents a high-security, intense six-to-eight-week period each semester, demanding precise coordination and execution.

In semester one of the referenced year, Uniprint under her involvement printed 30,099 exam scripts across 328 exams, including approximately 1,500 alternate format papers. The team also processed the scanning and marking of about 17,000 multi-choice answer sheets. Debra highlights critical protocols for answer sheets: they must use official blank forms unsuitable for photocopying on standard machines, carry student ID cards with clearly filled ID numbers in designated spots, employ appropriate pencils, and fill response circles accurately to ensure scanner compatibility. Uniprint provides instructional videos on proper completion techniques. The Uniprint team, including Debra, accommodates all printing needs regardless of scale—from single items to bulk orders of thousands—maintaining a commitment to comprehensive service without refusal. Her contributions ensure smooth operational support for academic assessments and other printing requirements at the University of Otago.