The department chair should appoint a Search Committee to review applications and to make recommendations for selection. This committee should include minorities and women whenever possible.
The individual(s) conducting the search will make arrangements for the Assistant Director of Compliance and/or the Academic Services Analyst to meet with the search committee to discuss the position and to clarify appropriate recruiting procedures.
Search Committee Training
To support a consistent and professional search process across Old Dominion University, all committee members are required to complete the following training in Vector Solutions.
Course Title: Skills for Members of Search Committees (Faculty Search Committees)
Although the course title references faculty search committees, the content and knowledge are applicable and beneficial to all search committee members. This training covers the critical responsibilities of serving on a search committee, emphasizes professionalism, and provides practical guidance鈥攊ncluding strategies for addressing conduct that may not align with Monarch values. The course is human-centered, relevant, and presented in a way that avoids language that could be sensitive. Completion of this course ensures accountability and strengthens our commitment to fair search processes. Course completions will be monitored through Vector Solutions.
Instructions for Accessing the Course
Please follow the steps below to access and complete the training using your 精东 MIDAS ID:
- Visit the Vector Solutions Training Portal:
- Log in using your 精东 MIDAS ID and password.
- Once logged in, select "Extra Training" from the left menu. In the "Search for a Course" field, type search committee. Select the course titled "Skills for Members of Search Committees (Faculty Search Committees)."
- Click the arrow to begin the course.
- Click "Welcome" to start the course.
- Complete all modules and the course assessment.
- Confirm completion鈥攜our status will automatically update in the system.
For additional guidance and resources, this training will also be linked on the TMC Employment Equity Resources page and in Canvas. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring fair, professional, and inclusive searches at 精东. Please complete the course prior to beginning your committee work.
Contact Talent Management and Culture
For additional information regarding search committees or search committee training, please contact Talent Management and Culture at 757-683-3141 or email Heather Fuss, Asst. Director For Compliance at hfuss@odu.edu.