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Retention Schedules

A SCHEDULE is a document governing, on a continuing basis, the retention, and disposition of the records created by an organization. Also known as a records schedule, a records control schedule, a retention schedule, and a records retention schedule.

General Schedules

General (Common) schedules are designed for record types that are common to many units of the university. An example is a departmental equipment purchase files.

• Academic Records
• Administrative Records
• Fiscal Records
• Personnel Records

Specialized Schedules

Specialized schedules are designed for record types that are unique to only one university unit. An example is Media communication Academic Personnel Biographical Files.

• Academic Human Resources (Provost)
• Contracts & Grants (Construction only)
• Office of Human Resources