The Hiring and Service Risk Assessment Committee will review and consider information obtained from the background check, as well as any additional information and documentation submitted by the individual when conducting the individualized assessment. This process may include meeting with the individual.
This review includes, but is not limited to, an assessment of:
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The nature and seriousness of the underlying conviction/offense/conduct,
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The relatedness of the conviction/offense/conduct to the individual’s affiliation with OSU and the OSU environment(s) in which they will or do participate,
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The length of time that has elapsed since the conviction/offense/conduct,
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The individual’s complete employment and/or service history,
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Records of relevant educational and professional achievement,
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Satisfactory completion of imposed sanctions/remedial actions, as applicable, and
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Any other information that informs the university about the individual's ability to function reliably, lawfully, and safely as a member of the OSU community.
Only after this full assessment is completed does the university determine whether it is appropriate to disqualify an individual for an opportunity based on background check findings.
If an individual is determined to be ineligible for an opportunity, the final decision is communicated to the individual via email. In addition, the appropriate Human Resources team and supervisor/unit contact will be notified that the individual is ineligible for the opportunity.
The university's notice to the individual will also include a copy of the individual's background check findings and a summary of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), as well as the appeal process.