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University Wide Records Retention Schedule – PDF

Unique IDRecord Series TitleRecord Series DescriptionRetention Period (Code+Years)Retention Definition
UW.0001Administrative RecordsThis series documents the administration of non-academic processes…select link for full seriesAC+7C=Filing of final report, end of year, after final decision
UW.0002Institutional Directives/Executive OrdersDocuments that officially initiate, rescind, or amend...select link for full series.US+1C=Until Superseded
UW.0003Meeting Minutes and Notes - Executive/LeadershipMinutes or notes and supporting documentation taken at leadership...select link for full series.AVC=When the administrative value of the meeting records has passed, transfer to the Archives.
UW.0004Meeting Minutes and Notes - OtherMeeting minutes or notes and supporting documents taken at routine meetings...select link for full series.AC+4C=Meeting Date
UW.0005University Committee RecordsUW.0005 – University Committee RecordsThis series documents the activities of standing and ad hoc committees...select link for full series.AVC=When the administrative value of the meeting records has passed, transfer to the Archives for review.
UW.0006University Rules, Policies and ProceduresAll versions and revisions of published manuals...select link for full series.AVC=When superseded, rescinded, or no longer in effect. Transfer to Archives for review when administrative value has passed.
UW.0007Working Files of University Rules, Policies and ProceduresRecords created, collected, or maintained during the development...select link for full series.AC+4C=Final approval, publication, denial, withdrawal, or cancellation of the rule, policy, or procedure
UW.0008Employee Folder – DepartmentalThis series documents records for employees held in the department...select link for full series.AC+7C=Employee Separation
UW.0009Student Records – Graduate and Undergraduate - DepartmentalThis series documents non-permanent (not included in the official student transcript)...select link for full series.AC+7C=Graduation or last date of attendance
UW.0010Administrative Records – Academic Program RecordsThis series documents the administration of the academic programs…select link for full series.AC+5C=After filing or close of final report
UW.0011Advisory Councils, Boards, and Support Organization RecordsRecords documenting the activities of councils, boards, and...select link for full series.AC+3C=Filing of final report or meeting notes
UW.0012Subject Files – Media and CommunicationsThis series provides background information on institutional buildings, events…select link for full series.AVC=After the departmental purpose of the media expires.
UW.0013Institutional Organization ChartsCharts or diagrams that show the structure of the institution and the relationships...select link for full series.US+1C=Superseded by revised chart
UW.0014Speeches, Papers, PresentationsThis series documents speeches and statements written and delivered...select link for full series.AVC=After the purpose of the speech, paper or presentation has passed.
UW.0015Promotional and Informational MaterialsFinal published or distributed materials created to promote, publicize, document...select link for full series.ACC=Distribution, publication, or conclusion of promotional use
UW.0016Visiting Scholars, Researchers, and Postdoctoral FellowsIncludes application and employment records held in the department for scholars...select link for full series.AC+7C=After separation
UW.0017Faculty Recruiting and Selection RecordsThis series documents efforts to recruit and hire faculty. Records...select link for full series.AC+3C=Completion of search
UW.0018Biographical Information – Faculty and StaffThis series documents faculty and staff biographical information that may be used...select link for full series.AVC=As long as the record has administrative value
UW.0019Faculty FilesThis series documents employment and appointment records for hired faculty and emeriti...select link for full series.AC+7C=After separation
UW.0020Records of University Faculty and Staff OrganizationsThis series documents the history, development, policies, and activities of university faculty and staff organizations….select link for full series.AVC=After filing or close of final report or departmental purpose for the record has passed
UW.0021Work Schedules/AssignmentsWork, duty, shift, crew, overtime, or case schedules, rosters, or assignments that are not retained in electronic HR file...select link for full series.US+1C=Until Superseded
UW.0022Calendars, Appointment Books and other daily planning recordsCalendars, appointment books, scheduling, or itinerary records, maintained by staff...select link for full series..CE+1C=End of Year (Calendar End)
UW.0023Public Relations RecordsRecords documenting the planning, development, coordination, review, and distribution of information intended...select link for full series.AC+2C=Publication or release of final communication
UW.0024Plans and Planning RecordsPlans and records relating to the process of planning new or redefined programs, services, or projects of the university...select link for full series.AC+7C=After filing or close of final report
UW.0025Academic Statistical ReportsSemesterly, annual, biennial, and non-fiscal year statistical reports…select link for full series.AVC=After administrative value has passed
UW.0026Internal University AgreementsThis series documents Service Level Agreements (SLA), Operational Level Agreements (OLA), Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)...select link for full series.US+3C=Until superseded, fulfillment, or termination of the agreement
UW.0027Course MaterialsRecords created, collected, or used by instructors and academic departments to develop, deliver, assess, and document instruction...select link for full series.AC+6C=Conclusion of term in which course was taught
UW.0028Curriculum Development RecordsRecords documenting the development, review, revision, approval, implementation, suspension...select link for full series.AC+10C=Final approval, implementation, or denial of the course or program
UW.0029Student Complaint and Grievance RecordsRecords documenting student complaints, grievances, appeals, and disputes related to courses...select link for full series.AC+5C=Graduation or Separation
UW.0030Career Planning and Placement RecordsAdministrative and programmatic records documenting the development, delivery...select link for full series.AC+4C=Date of last contact, or close-out report
UW.0031Event RecordsRecords documenting the planning, organization, administration, sponsorship, promotion, and execution of university events...select link for full series.AC+7C=Conclusion of the event or filing of final event report
UW.0032Institutional Accreditation RecordsRecords documenting the university's participation in institution-wide accreditation processes conducted by regional, national...select link for full series.AC+10C=Completion of accreditation cycle, final accreditation decision, or conclusion of all corrective actions
UW.0033Programmatic Accreditation RecordsRecords documenting accreditation reviews and compliance activities for individual academic programs, schools, departments, colleges...select link for full series.AC+10C=Completion of accreditation cycle, final accreditation decision, or conclusion of all corrective actions
UW.0034Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity RecordsThis series documents University disaster recovery and business continuity planning...select link for full series.US+5C= Superseded or Obsolete
UW.0035Transitory RecordsTransitory information consists of records created or received in the course of university business that are temporary...select link for full series.AVC=When usefulness has passed