UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, CROOKSTON
POLICY STATEMENT
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The University of Minnesota, Crookston recognizes
that conducting background verification and reference checks on final candidates
is an important component of the overall selection process. Verifying the accuracy of information
provided by candidates helps hiring authorities make employment decisions based
on factual data.
Job offers for all newly hired faculty, administrators,
and staff members are contingent upon a successful background check verifying
accuracy of degrees, certifications, licensures, past employment history, criminal
record, and other job-related requirements. The decision to conduct background checks for volunteers and student
employees will be made by the appropriate department head.
Forms
for non-senior administrator positions:
UM
1689: Background Check
Consent for Non-Senior Administrator Positions
UM
1690: Personal
Disclosure Statement for Non-Senior Administrator Position
UM
1691: Background Check
Request - Cover Sheet for Non-Senior Administrator Positions
Summary of
Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Forms
for senior administrator positions:
UM
1692: Background Check
Consent Form for Senior Administrator Positions
UM
1693: Personal
Disclosure Statement for Senior Administrator Positions
UM
1694: Background Check
Request - Cover Sheet for Senior Administrator Positions
Summary of
Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Forms for volunteers and student employees:
UM 1689: Background Check Consent for Non-Senior Administrator Positions
UM 1690: Personal Disclosure Statement for Non-Senior Administrator Position
UM 1691: Background Check Request - Cover Sheet for Non-Senior Administrator Positions
Summary of Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act