Breadcrumb Home Policy Library Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment Filling Vacancies (Excluding Bargaining Unit Staff) Policy Number: 6.6.1 Cornell University is committed to selection procedures that are fair, consistent, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Reference Checks, Information Verification, and Background Checks Policy Number: 6.6.2 Cornell University requires units to conduct thorough reference checks and detailed information verification on all applicants (external and internal) to whom an offer of employment is to be made.