Wisconsin System to Require Criminal Background Checks on New Hires

by E Wayne Ross on December 11, 2006

Badger Herald: Regents pass hiring checks

For the last time in 2006, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents met Friday in Madison, making some key policy changes and recognizing outgoing staff members.

After some debate, the regents passed a resolution requiring all UW employees to undergo a criminal background check before being hired.