Presentation Title
An Ounce of Prevention: Conducting Effective Candidate Background Checks
Presentation Themes
Issues and Trends in Higher Education
Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (105 minute solution-based workshop)
Abstract
This session will address the often-overlooked component of the faculty search: effective background screening of short-listed applicants. Case studies of insufficient background checks will be discussed, and practical resources will be provided to participants that will help them avoid the endless energy draining task of managing conflict.
Keywords
Hiring; department management; applicant screening; faculty searches
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Kremser, Jonathan (2020). "An Ounce of Prevention: Conducting Effective Candidate Background Checks," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2020/trends/14
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Higher Education Administration Commons, Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons
An Ounce of Prevention: Conducting Effective Candidate Background Checks
This session will address the often-overlooked component of the faculty search: effective background screening of short-listed applicants. Case studies of insufficient background checks will be discussed, and practical resources will be provided to participants that will help them avoid the endless energy draining task of managing conflict.
