Volunteer State Community College offers academic programs of study which may include a requirement to complete certain clinical or practicum experiences in order to successfully complete that academic program. Frequently, the College’s clinical or practicum site partners require a student background check for participation in clinical or practicum experiences. The specific requirements and processes related to student background checks may vary between partner sites. Each Academic Division should maintain and communicate updated information relating to these clinical/practicum site requirements for their programs in their offices as well as on program websites and in program handbooks. Students should contact the program director and/or Division Dean for additional information.
Required background check standards for student participation in a clinical or practicum at a partner site are determined by the clinical/practicum site partner. Students will be notified when a student background check result does not meet partner site standards. If a background check issue cannot be resolved to the partner site’s satisfaction, the student will be notified of the impact that the inability to participate at a particular clinical/practicum site may have on their ability to successfully complete the academic program.
VSCC Source: August 22, 2005, President; August 17, 2011, President; February 10, 2015, President; January 22, 2020, President; August 9, 2021, President’s Cabinet
