Colleagues,
Beginning March 1, 2015, RIT will require background checks for all newly hired faculty members,
including tenure, tenure track, non-tenure and adjunct positions. This requirement will impact those
hires with a letter of offer dated on or after March 1, 2015. RIT currently performs background checks
for all staff and administrative positions.
Similar to other universities, including some of our benchmark schools, our decision to move in this
direction was primarily influenced by RIT’s commitment to provide a safe learning, living and working
environment for our students, faculty and staff. This recommendation was presented to and approved
by the president and the audit committee of RIT’s board of trustees.
RIT’s background check process is confidential and in compliance with all federal and state laws. In
addition, criminal conviction information will not be used to discriminate against candidates. The
existence of a criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an individual from employment or
employment consideration.
A set of frequently asked questions related to this topic is located on our HR website and is attached to
this communication. In addition, if you have any process questions please contact your HR Services
Manager.
I appreciate your support as we implement this process.
Jeremy
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