Keydate:	2021-08-31
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Approved and Activated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	08/31/2021
Last Changed by:	Baker, Kathryn Louise on 04/27/2021
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi is committed to protecting the safety and
welfare of employees, students, and the general public, as well as preserving
property and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. The
University requires a background check for each final candidate for all staff
and faculty positions. Permanent, temporary, benefit-eligible, non-benefit
eligible, full-time and part-time staff and faculty positions require an
acceptable background check. External (Zero Pay) employees provided access to
minors, sensitive information and/or secured areas as deemed by the sponsoring
department will also require a successful background check. Offers of
employment are contingent upon Equal Opportunity Regulatory Compliance and
Human Resources approval and successful completion of a background check.ᥤ
;
;
7;﷯

Keydate:	2017-01-12
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	01/12/2017
Last Changed by:	Jones, Clayton H on 09/19/2018
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi is committed to protecting the safety and
welfare of employees, students, and the general public, as well as preserving
property and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. The
University requires a background check for each final candidate for all staff
and faculty positions. Permanent, temporary, benefit-eligible, non-benefit
eligible, full-time and part-time staff and faculty positions require an
acceptable background check. External (Zero Pay) employees provided access to
minors, sensitive information and/or secured areas as deemed by the sponsoring
department will also require a successful background check. Offers of
employment are contingent upon Equal Opportunity Regulatory Compliance and
Human Resources approval and successful completion of a background check.ᥤ
;
;
7;﷯

Keydate:	2015-12-09
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	12/09/2015
Last Changed by:	Jones, Clayton H on 10/31/2016
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi is committed to protecting the safety and
welfare of employees, students, and the general public, as well as preserving
property and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. The
University requires a background check for each final candidate for all staff
and faculty positions. Permanent, temporary, benefit-eligible, non-benefit
eligible, full-time and part-time staff and faculty positions require an
acceptable background check. External (Zero Pay) employees provided access to
minors, sensitive information and/or secured areas as deemed by the sponsoring
department will also require a successful background check. Offers of
employment are contingent upon Equal Opportunity Regulatory Compliance and
Human Resources approval and successful completion of a background check.ᥤ
;
7;﷯

Keydate:	2014-07-29
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	07/29/2014
Last Changed by:	Mullen, Mary E on 07/11/2014
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi is committed to protecting the safety and
welfare of employees, students, and the general public, as well as preserving
property and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. The
University requires a background check for each final candidate for all staff
and faculty positions. Permanent, temporary, benefit-eligible, non-benefit
eligible, full-time and part-time staff and faculty positions require an
acceptable background check. Offers of employment are contingent upon Equal
Opportunity Regulatory Compliance and Human Resources approval and successful
completion of a background check.

Keydate:	2013-07-10
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	07/10/2013
Last Changed by:	Jones, Clayton H on 01/06/2014
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi is committed to protecting the safety and
welfare of employees, students, and the general public, as well as preserving
property and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. The
University requires a background check for each final candidate for all staff
and faculty positions. Permanent, temporary, benefit-eligible, non-benefit
eligible, full-time and part-time staff and faculty positions require an
acceptable background check. Offers of employment are contingent upon Equal
Opportunity Regulatory Compliance and Human Resources approval and successful
completion of a background check.

Keydate:	2012-05-14
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	05/14/2012
Last Changed by:	Mullen, Mary E on 04/27/2012
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi will run background checks on applicants who
are new to the University applying for security sensitive positions that last
longer than four-and-a-half months or one semester as well as current
University employees seeking to apply for transfer or promotion to other
University positions that are security sensitive. Additionally, applicants
who indicate on their applications they have a prior felony conviction or a
felony charge pending will be subject to background checks if the applicant is
interviewed and recommended for hire.

Keydate:	2010-04-09
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	04/09/2010
Last Changed by:	Jones, Clayton H on 03/26/2012
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi will run background checks on applicants who
are new to the University applying for security sensitive positions that last
longer than four-and-a-half months or one semester as well as current
University employees seeking to apply for transfer or promotion to other
University positions that are security sensitive. Additionally, applicants
who indicate on their applications they have a prior felony conviction or a
felony charge pending will be subject to background checks if the applicant is
interviewed and recommended for hire.

Keydate:	2005-01-01
Policy Name:	Background Checks
Policy Code:	HRO.EM.300.390
Status:	Deactivated
Administrative Division:	VC for Administration & Finance
Responsible Office:	Human Resources
Effective Date:	06/13/2008
Last Changed by:	Mullen, Mary E on 06/04/2008
Policy Narrative:	PDF File

Policy Summary/Purpose:
The University of Mississippi will run background checks on applicants who
are new to the University applying for security sensitive positions that last
longer than four-and-a-half months or one semester as well as current
University employees seeking to apply for transfer or promotion to other
University positions that are security sensitive. Additionally, applicants
who indicate on their applications they have a prior felony conviction or a
felony charge pending will be subject to background checks if the applicant is
interviewed and recommended for hire.