Dr. Bridget Carruthers, The Ohio State University
Courtney Karmelita, ARIO Assistant Secretary, The Pennsylvania State University
Research Integrity Officers face increasing complexity in case management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and education, yet hiring pipelines often remain narrowly focused on candidates with prior research integrity or compliance experience. This panel explores how institutions can broaden their talent pools by identifying candidates with transferable skills and supporting their development through structured onboarding and professional growth opportunities. Drawing on experiences from Indiana University, The Ohio State University, and Penn State, panelists will share practical approaches to competency-based hiring, staff development, and workforce retention. Participants will gain actionable strategies, tools, and lessons learned for building sustainable research integrity programs while strengthening institutional integrity culture.