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Background Checks

The College recognizes the importance of maintaining a safe workplace with Employees who are honest, trustworthy, qualified, reliable, and do not present a risk of serious harm to their coworkers or others. For purposes of furthering these interests, before hiring an individual, the College will conduct a background investigation that may include obtaining information with regard to an individual's prior employment history, personal references, and educational background, as well as other relevant information, such as a check of state and federal sexual crimes databases and a check of other criminal activity, verification of Social Security number and Drivers License. Those subject to background checks include all staff and faculty, including adjuncts; key students, Resident Assistants; and Summer Camp Counselors, whether volunteer or employed, student or third party.

The College may find it necessary to conduct a background investigation on current Employees, where behavior or other relevant circumstances raise questions concerning such things as work performance, reliability, honesty, trustworthiness, or potential threat to the safety of coworkers or others. It will also conduct background checks when employees change positions. Employee investigations may, where appropriate, include obtaining credit reports and investigations of criminal records, including appropriate inquiries about any arrest.

In the event that a background check is conducted, the College will comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and applicable state laws, including providing the Employee with any required notices and forms. Employees subject to an investigation are required to cooperate with the College's lawful efforts to obtain relevant information, and may be disciplined up to and including termination for failure to do so.


Policy No.  280  Issued  3/1/2009  Applicable  10/1/2011

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