HR has revised Background and Reference Release form HR has revised Background and Reference Release form

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has revised the Background and Reference Release form. This fillable PDF is a required part of the hiring process and the candidate information should be filled out by candidates when they arrive for face-to-face interviews.

There are three main changes to the form:

1. Three new checkboxes have been added to the form: position type, prior state service and driver's license check needed.

2. The form now only requires the approval of the search chair/hiring manager for nonteaching positions.

3. Federal regulations for background checks require that certain documentation be given to candidates at the time they complete the background request form. The form now includes a multiple page handout to be given to the applicant. The form can be printed double-sided to conserve paper.

Search chairs should begin using the new form immediately regardless of the type of search they are conducting. Search chairs should complete the entire department section box before sending it to HR for processing. Incomplete forms will result in delayed processing time.

Please destroy any old background forms you have on file. The revised form can be located at http://www.wichita.edu/j/?4507

Questions about the form can be directed to Tonya Cruz at 978-3061, or Julie Windham at 978-3554.