Searches are an opportunity for WCU to demonstrate high ethical standards and integrity.
An effective search is an opportunity for WCU to show itself favorably to many groups
and individuals. To attract the highest quality candidates, to retain for the duration
of the process the candidates who are most competitive, and to fulfill the responsibility
to treat candidates confidentially and ethically, the search committee must commit
itself to the following:
- Create a collegial environment that respects the rights and dignity of all persons.
- All information concerning the applicants and candidate pool is extremely confidential.
Work to maintain in strict confidence.
- Promptly disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest.
- Receive candidate permission prior to reference checking.
- Represent WCU as a whole, not as individuals or group stakeholders.
- Understand that decisions must be made without regard to any biases of individuals
based on protected class and non‐job related selection criteria.
- Understand that the search committee's role is to recommend candidates to the Hiring
Manager/Dean who has final authority to select a candidate of choice.
- Understand that search committee members may be removed from the search process if
these confidentiality obligations are breached or failure to act in a professional
manner.
