The Professor System recognizes the site's most dedicated and accomplished researchers. It provides experienced personnel with opportunities to contribute to the scientific community through anomaly research, discoveries, experimentation, and the documentation of new findings.
The Professor Role represents one of the highest non-command honors within the department. Professors are expected to demonstrate exceptional knowledge, leadership, and dedication to advancing the site's research initiatives.
Professors receive additional responsibilities and privileges in recognition of their experience and contributions to the department.
Professor Responsibilities
Lead research initiatives and investigations.
Educate and mentor other department personnel.
Contribute to anomaly documentation and discoveries.
Assist with the classification of newly discovered anomalies.
Collaborate with other professors and researchers.
Professor Privileges
Exclusive in-game lore name: "Prof. Name"
Authority to organize department-wide research projects.
Permission to host educational lectures and presentations on findings.
Able to publish notable projects to the Foundation as a awhole.
Ability to propose and oversee research assignments.
Participation in classification and reclassification discussions.
Recognition as a senior academic figure within the department.
Professors are given a lot of responsibilities and also a lot of new features that they can use during their period as a professor to help both the department and command personnel and to improve the department more and make it more active. It helps them, and it shows that they are capable of helping the department.
These features are as follows:
Site wide lectures on findings - Professors are able to conduct lectures that showcase anomaly knowledge, discoveries and lore to personnel on site.
Assignments - Professors have the ability to start assignment projects to the whole department about a topic of their choosing.
Research Projects - Professors can start research projects on various topics and collaborate with other researchers in findings about various SCPs.
Group Tests - Max Cross testing
Classification - Researchers with the professor role will be tasked with initial classification on anomalies and regular classification. More information can be found in Section 4.
Reclassification
Professors may propose changes to the classification of existing anomalies when new discoveries, research findings, or testing results justify a revision.
The process follows these steps:
Professors review the anomaly's current classification.
They discuss its containment requirements, threat level, and relevant characteristics.
Professors evaluate available research and determine whether the existing classification remains appropriate.
Once an agreement is reached, the proposed classification is forwarded to the Board of Research for review and approval.
Each SCP classification type is subject to a two-week cooldown between reclassification proposals.
Initial Classifications
Professors are responsible for evaluating newly discovered anomalies and recommending their initial classifications.
During this process, professors must:
Examine the anomaly's known characteristics and available research.
Evaluate its potential danger, containment difficulty, and associated risks.
Determine the appropriate personnel authorized to participate in testing, whether Senior Researchers or Research Assistants.
Establish a recommended classification based on the available findings.
Submit the proposed classification to the Board of Research for review and approval.
Final classification decisions are subject to approval by the Board of Research.
This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities associated with the Professor System. It explains what candidates must understand and complete before applying for the position.
Candidates are expected to familiarize themselves with the following requirements:
Document Formatting: Understanding how to properly structure and format a research submission.
Research Presentation: Properly introducing the anomalies and personnel involved in an investigation.
Research and Discovery: Explaining the testing procedures, findings, and discoveries made during an investigation.
Conclusion: Summarizing the research and demonstrating the significance of the findings.
Classification Responsibilities: Understanding the Professor's role in classifying and reclassifying anomalies.
Candidates should review all sections of these guidelines before preparing and submitting their application.