Conducting Criminal Background Checks on College Students

After the shooting of a U.S. Congresswoman by a student suspended from a community college in Tucson, the issue of conducting criminal background checks on students has is a hot topic.

While background checks are ubiquitous in daily life, and while many colleges and universities conduct background checks on employees, conducting background checks on students–especially in the admissions context–is an emerging area.

It’s also a practice that, if not done correctly, can have serious legal ramifications. 

A tenured law professor teaches you how to create the correct structure for background checks as she provides concrete steps needed to develop, implement and evaluate a background-check system, including:

• Identifying the key legal and policy issues associated with student background checks in your state and on your campus
• Creating a system that’s consistent with your school’s mission and the law
• Developing a comprehensive written policy on student background checks
• Revising admissions materials and existing policies
• Designing a review and evaluation process

Acquire the Skills and Tools to Build Your Own Program

Past experience has shown it’s best to implement checks before, not as a result of, a crisis.

Learn how to avoid the panic mode and create your program the right way. Discover sound methods for complying with legal standards and avoiding unintended consequences. 

By watching this 75 minute seminar you get:

• A solid understanding of who should be involved in the process of developing your system.
• The foundational steps that must be taken before background checks are initiated.
• The options you must consider when structuring the checks.
• The tools needed to evaluate the impact of a background-check system.

You will want these key staff members to view this seminar:

• Provost
• Vice President for Enrollment Management
• Vice President/Vice Chancellor for Student Life
• Dean of Students
• Dean/Director of Admissions
• Risk-Management Officer
• Judicial Conduct Officer
• Student Conduct Officer
• Director of Residential Life
• Chief of Public Safety/Chief of Police
• General Counsel/Associate General Counsel
• Outside Counsel
• Greek Advisor

About the instructor

Darby Dickerson, J.D., is the Dean and W. Frank Newton Professor of Law at Texas Tech University; she is also a tenured professor of law.  Dean Dickerson has authored many articles in the area of higher education law and policy. She is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences on various topics related to higher education law and policy, including background checks.

She received her B.A. and M.A. from the College of William & Mary, and earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University. Following law school, she clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and then practiced commercial litigation with a large firm in Dallas, Texas.  In 1995, she was named Outstanding Young Lawyer in Dallas.

Dean Dickerson has received Stetson University’s highest awards for teaching and faculty scholarship. She also has also been recognized for service to the profession and community by organizations such as the Federal Bar Association, the American Red Cross, and the Burton Foundation. She is an elected member of the American Law Institute.

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