Records Retention Schedule (Alphabetical)

Please note that digital records including electronic mail have the same retention requirements as printed records.

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

 

A

Accidental Injury/Occupational Illness Report

Internal report used by employees and volunteer to report all accidental injuries or occupational illnesses/exposures sustained while working at PLU. Includes supervisor and Environmental Health & Safety Office reports.

Official Copy: Finance and Operations Office
Retention: 10 years after end of calendar year. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of calendar year. Shred.

Accounts Payable

Used to notify Accounts payable regarding correct account information for open order; of problem with goods or services ordered; and to confirm goods were received.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal year

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year

Accounts Receivables, Student accounts and 3rd party contracts

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years after full payment. Shred

Other Copies:
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Accounts Receivables, Student accounts — Collection files

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Other Copies:
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Accounts Receivables, Loans assigned to the Dept. of Education

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Accounts Receivables, Student accounts — Write-offs

Bad debts, death, bankruptcy, etc.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Other Copies:
Retention:

Accreditation Documentation (Vital Record)

Statistical, descriptive and evaluative materials necessary to achieve and maintain accreditation for a college, department, or program with the professional association that sets the standards related to that discipline. May include accreditation standards and requirements. Evaluative materials must have been created specifically for accreditation.

Official Copy: President’s Office
Retention: 6 years after accreditation received. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Ad Hoc Committees

Ad Hoc committees may be created for a period of up to three years. Ad hoc university committees may be created by the Provost or President without formal faculty authorization, provided that they do not exist for more than 60 days.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: 5 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any Department or School
Retention: 3 years. Shred

Administrative Materials without Retention Requirements

The following materials are considered to have no administrative, legal, fiscal or archival requirements for their retention. They may be disposed of when no longer needed for reference.

  • Document Errors: Incorrect versions of documents, forms for reports that had to be regenerated in order to correct errors in typing, data entry, spelling, grammar, or format.
  • Duplicate Copies: Duplicated copies of correspondence, forms, bulletins, reports, had copy printouts from a database, electronic files extracted from a mater file or database, mailing lists, and other duplicates used only for reference or informational distribution.
  • Information-only Copies: Copies or extracts of documents distributed for reference or convenience, such as announcements or bulletins.
  • Preliminary Drafts: Drafts of documents that represent stylistic, spelling, grammatical, or other changes.
  • Published Reference Materials: Printed materials received from other PLU offices or off-campus institutions which require no action and are no needed for documentation purposes. (Note: two copies of all PLU publications are transferred to Archives for historical purposes by University Publications at time of printing.)
  • Requests for Information: Routine memos or forms used to request, or respond to requests, for information.
  • Routing Slips: Memos used to direct the distribution of a document.
  • Stocks of Publications: Stocks of departmentally-produced printed documents which have been superseded or are obsolete. May include program brochures, booklets, flyers, forms, directories, manuals, posters and other informational materials produced by a department for wide distribution. (Note: Two copies of all PLU publications are transferred to Archives for historical purposes by University Publications at time of printing.)
  • Transmittal Information: Memos and facsimile cover sheets which accompany a document, but do not add any substantive information to the transmitted material

Administrative Records for Grants/Contracts (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Office of Development
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Admissions Applications, Enrolled Students

Includes Uniform Undergraduate Application for Admission form, copies of high school and/or college transcripts, test scores and related correspondence. Provides basic data concerning admission; source document for payment of admission fees. Pertinent data input into on-line Student Information System at time of admission.

Official Copy: Student Financial Services
Retention: 6 years after end of semester in which student enrolled. Shred

Other Copies:
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Admissions Applications, Students Not Accepted, or Accepted but not Enrolled

Includes Uniform Undergraduate Application for Admission form, copies of high school and/or college transcripts, test scores, and related correspondence. Provides basic data concerning rejection for admission; source document for payment of admission fees.

Official Copy: Admissions Office
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year

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Advising Records

Confidential records of  courses, incomplete grades, advisement records; documentation pertaining to academic standing of majors for students in departmental programs and courses.

Official Copy: Any department
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year. Shred

Other Copies:
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Admission and Retention of Students Committee

To study problems, recommend policy, and in general represent the faculty in matters dealing with admission, financial assistance, and students academic status. Includes meeting agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence and related materials.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year; transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any department or school
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year. Discard

Agreements, Hold Harmless, Adults

Acknowledgment of risk and hold harmless agreement signed by adults participating in university activities, such as sports and recreational events and theatre productions. Hold university harmless from liability for injuries and/or damages not caused by negligence.

Official Copy: Finance and Operations
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year. Shred

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Agreements, Hold Harmless, Children

Acknowledgment of risk and hold harmless agreement signed by parents or others on behalf of minors under age 18 who participate in university activities, such as sports and recreational events, and special academic institutes and programs. Holds university harmless from liability for injuries and/or damages not caused by negligence. May include authorization for emergency treatment and acknowledgment that participant is responsible for medical costs in event of injury. May also include medication hold harmless agreement stating that PLU will not be held responsible for missed doses of medication or any consequences thereof.. Holds university harmless from liability for injuries and/or damages not caused by negligence.

Official Copy: Finance and Operations
Retention: 6 years after minor reaches age 18. Shred

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Air Quality Sampling Files

Record of air sampling and evaluations for the presence of air contaminants to identify if employee(s) has (have) been exposed to toxic substances. Results are sent to offices for corrective actions.

Official Copy: Environmental Health & Safety: Occupational Health & Safety
Retention: 30 years after end of calendar year. Shred

Other Copies: Any Office/Lab
Retention: 6 years after corrective action taken. Shred

Animal Subjects Research

Includes Animal Subjects Approval form and supporting documents, certified by investigator that project accurately describes all aspects of proposed animal usage. Also includes official approval memo from Animal Care and Use Committee, renewal forms, and related notes and correspondence. Documents approval for the use of animals for both grant and non-grant research purposes.

Official Copy: ?
Retention: 6 years after end of research activity

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Annual Approved University Budgets

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Annual Forms 1099, 1042-S and other Individual Tax Reporting Forms

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years or until audit is complete, whichever is greater. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Annual Reports

Summarizes departmental and school activities, goals and objectives.

Official Copy: Provost Office or President’s Office ?
Retention: 4 years after end of academic year; transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any department or school
Retention: 3 years. Shred

Application Files, Undergraduate/Graduate Programs/Incomplete

May include program application, copies of transcripts, college test scores, related documents. Student chose not to enter program.

Official Copy: Admissions Office
Retention: 3 years after end of the academic year

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Application Files, Undergraduate/Graduate Programs/Denied Admission

May include program application, copies of transcripts, college test scores, related documents. Applicants were denied admission to the program.

Official Copy: Admissions Office
Retention: 3 years after end of the academic year

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Application Files, Undergraduate/Graduate Programs/Accepted, Not Entered

May include program application, copies of transcripts, college test scores, related documents. Student chose not to enter program.

Official Copy: Admissions Office
Retention: 3 years after end of the academic year

Other Copies:
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Application for Research Support Funds – Awarded (Vital Record)

Official Copy:
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Applications, Admission, Enrolled Students

Includes Uniform Undergraduate Application for Admission form, copies of high school and/or college, transcripts, test scores and related correspondence. Provides basic data concerning admission; source documents for payment of admission fees. Pertinent data input into on-line Student Information System at time of admission.

Official Copy: Student Financial Services
Retention: 6 years after end of semester in which student enrolled

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Applications, Employments, Classified Staff, Hired

Includes employment applications, resumes, and related information. Provides information about applicants for classified staff positions.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 50 years after termination of employment (Included in personnel file)

Other Copies: Hiring Office
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Applications, Employments, Classified Staff, Not Hired

Includes employment applications, resumes, and related information. Provides information about applicants for classified staff positions.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 3 years after date of application

Other Copies:
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Applications, Employments, Student Positions, Hired

May include resumes, applications, correspondence, references and material from students applying for positions in the department.

Official Copy: Student Employment Office
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Other Copies:
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Applications, Employments, Student Positions, Not Hired

May include resumes, applications, correspondence, references, and other material from students applying for positions in the department.

Official Copy: Student Employment Office
Retention: 3 years after completion of hiring process

Other Copies:
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Applications, Employment, Unsolicited (Not Hired)

May include resumes, applications, correspondence, and other documents pertaining to unsolicited requests for employment not related to recruitment searches for specific positions.

Official Copy:
Retention: 1 year after end of fiscal year

Other Copies:
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Applications, Graduate School, Enrolled Students

Individual folders for students who have successfully completed the graduate degree program. Provides verification for degree earned. Includes copies of transcripts, test scores, original application, degree recommendation card, and other related material.

Official Copy:
Retention: 35 years after student completes program. Offsite

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Articles of Incorporation (Vital Record)

Official Copy: President’s Office
Retention: Until superseded. Archival

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Audiovisual Records

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office’s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion, picture film, phonographic recordings.

Official Copy: Any Office
Retention: 5 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Audits

Provides a record of the final audit results of specific University programs and/or fiscal activities, including the University’s response.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. transfer to University Archives

Audit Reports/Supporting Documents

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Authorized Earnings by Students – Work study

Used to monitor earnings of students receiving aid through federal and state work-study programs.

Official Copy: Financial Aid Office
Retention: 6 year after end of fiscal year

Other Copies: Budget unit
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year

Authorized Signatures List, Payroll

Indicates person(s) designated by each department to sign various payroll forms.

Official Copy: Payroll Services
Retention: 6 years after superseded

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: Until superseded

Auxiliary Services Meetings

Official Copy: Finance and Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Ballots For Committee Selection

A record of the selection of members of a committee or representative for a specific position.

Official Copy: Any Office
Retention: 1 year after votes counted. Shred

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Banking

This includes statements

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Other Copies:
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Bid Documents (Vital Record)

Official Copy:
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Blueprints of Facilities (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Finance and Operations
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Board of Regents

A record of actions taken and decisions made by PLU Board of Regents. Includes agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence, etc.

Official Copy: President’s Office
Retention: End of president’s term. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Administrative Offices, School or Department
Retention:

Board of Regents Minutes (Vital Record)

Official Copy:
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Bonds (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Bookstore

Form used to order books and supplies from Garfield Book Company.

Official Copy:
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Budget Advisory Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any member of Committee
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Budget Planning Files/Working Papers

May include budget work sheets, copies of amendment of allotment transaction, reports, statistics, and related information used in preparation of budget proposals and requests.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year. Shred

Budget Status Reports

Detail of monthly expenditures by department; used for budget monitoring and expenditure control. Documents expenditures and encumbrances affecting allotments.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal year

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year

Budgets

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Buildings

Official Copy:
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Bulletins, PLU

Newsletters and bulletins produced by campus offices providing information about programs and activities.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: Transfer two copies to University Archives when published

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Calendars, Appointment Books – President and Vice Presidents

Official Copy: Offices
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Calendars, Appointment Books

Provides a record of employee appointments, schedules, meetings, visitors, routine phone call logs, etc.

Official Copy: Any Office
Retention: 3 years. Shred

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Capital Asset Records

Including Depreciation.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Life of the asset plus 1 fiscal year. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Capital Improvements Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Cash Receipts

Pre-numbered cash receipt verifying receipt of cash for goods or services.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal year

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year

Cashier Records

This includes student payments and despotism, departmental deposits, misc. transactions (transcripts, parking tickets, cash advances/reimbursements, etc.)

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years; Shred

Other Copies:
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Campus Life Committee

To provide faculty representation to university committees and other campus organizations in matters dealing with academic and social aspects of university life, to monitor the intercollegiate athletic program on behalf of the faculty, and to consider in a coordinative fashion matters pertaining to campus life.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year. Transfer to university archives

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of academic year. Discard

Campus Ministry Council

Official Copy:
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Catalogs – Undergraduate and Graduate (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Registrar’s Office
Retention: 5 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Catalog Revisions, Department Files

Contains back-up material used in preparation of general session catalogs.

Official Copy: Registrar’s Office
Retention: 5 years after catalogs printed

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Class Schedules

Schedules of classes offered. Includes information on instructor, location, dates and times.

Official Copy:
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Committee, Council Records

Includes meeting agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence and related materials documenting activities of colleges, departments or programs committees.

* Campus Life
* Education Policies
* Faculty Affairs
* Global Education
* Governance
* Instructional Resources
* Rank & Tenure

Conference Records

May include agendas, correspondence, publicity materials and other documents. Provides a record of each conference, seminar, workshop, or other event department sponsored.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year; transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Consent Forms – Adult and Minor (Vital Record)

Official Copy:
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Contracts and Agreements (Vital Record)

Official text of contracts and agreements to which the University is a party. May include certificate or insurance and working papers.

Official Copy: Finance and Operations
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year after termination of contract

Corporate Express On-Line Monthly Report & Packing Slips

Monthly report downloaded from Corporate Express web site and distributed to campus departments listing purchases ordered on-line. Shows detail of order number, date, quantity, item, description, amounts. Signed by budget authority. Report is reconciled with packing slips.

Official Copy: Department
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal year

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Correspondence, Department/Office/Administration (Including electronic mail)

May include departmental chair/administrator correspondence, memos to departmental faculty/staff, and other correspondence pertaining to routine management of the department/office. Does not include policy documents.

Official Copy: Originating office
Retention: 4 years after end of academic year

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Correspondence, Interdepartmental (Including electronic mail)

Includes secondary copies of correspondence between campus offices where the subject matter does not specifically pertain to the receiving office’s programs. Files by subject or by individual campus office. Documents distribution of information between campus offices.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 1 year after end of fiscal year

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Correspondence, President and Vice-President (Including electronic mail)

Official Copy: President and Vice-President’s Offices
Retention: End of term, transfer to the University Archives

Other Copies:
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Course Catalog Revisions, Department Files

Contains back-up material used in preparation of general session catalogs.

Official Copy: Registrar
Retention: 5 years after catalogs printed

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Course Content/Information File

Provides a description of departmental courses. May include outlines, syllabi, credits, bibliographies, textbook lists, sample exams, etc.

Official Copy: Academic department
Retention: 2 years after course discontinued; transfer to syllabi to University Archives

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Council for Individualized Majors

Official Copy:
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Curriculum Planning Files, Summer Session

Documents planning for summer session curriculum, publications and programs. May include correspondence, notes, planning materials.

Official Copy: Any department
Retention: 3 years after end of summer session

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D

Daily Deposits

This includes cash and checks.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Data Administration Task Force

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Deans Council

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: _ years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of calendar year. Shred

Deeds of University Owned Property (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Finance and Operations
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Dining Services Committee

Official Copy: Finance and Operations
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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Dispute Resolutions Committee

Official Copy:
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Diversity Committee

  • To review new courses presented by PLU faculty members and recommend appropriate courses to EPC for credit on the Perspectives on Diversity lines in the core requirements.
  • To review requests from students for Diversity credit, for transfer courses and inform the registrar of affirmative decisions.
  • To assist the registrar in the review of course listings of Diversity courses for class schedules and in keeping as

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: _ years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any member of committee
Retention: 3 years after end of calendar year. Shred

Department/Office Administration Files

May include departmental chair/administrator correspondence, memos to departmental faculty/staff, and other correspondence pertaining to routine management of the department/office. Does not include policy documents.

Official Copy: Originating office
Retention: 4 years after end of academic year

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Departmental Committee Files

Includes meeting agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence and related materials documenting activities of colleges, departments or program committees.

Official Copy: Originating Office
Retention: 6 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Departmental/Office Records

May include departmental chair/administrator correspondence, memos to departmental faculty/staff, and other correspondence pertaining to routine management of the department/office. Does not include policy documents.

Official Copy: Originating Office
Retention:4 years after end of academic year. Shred

Other Copies: Any Department or School
Retention: 3 years. Shred

Departments/Schools Meeting

Includes meeting agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence and related materials documenting activities of schools, departments or special program committees.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Deans/Chairs
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year. Discard

Deposit Receipt, Departmental

Provides a record of date, description of deposit and amount of funds deposited and credited to departmental or other designated budget account.

Official Copy: Any department
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal year

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Educational Policies Committee

To study problems and to make recommendations relative to all areas of academic policy, including the regular semester, January term, summer school, graduate division, and continuing education programs.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: years after end of academic year. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any member of committee
Retention: 3 years after end of academic year. Discard

Emergency Procedures (Vital Record)

Official Copy:
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

Other Copies:
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Emerging Leaders Records

Official Copy: SILF
Retention: 3 years. Transfer to Archives

Employee Performance Evaluations

Used to evaluate performance of classified staff.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year (WAC 251-20-040 requires that performance evaluations be retained no longer than 3 years)

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Employee Personnel Records, Classified Staff

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendations and related correspondence; insurance and retirement benefit records, and other material related to employment history. Maintained as an employment record documenting position held, status, attendance, leaves, enrollment insurance and retirement programs, and other related records as may be necessary for the administration of regulations.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 50 years after termination of employment

Other Copies: Hiring office
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Employee Personnel Records, Professional Staff

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendations and related correspondence; insurance and retirement benefit records, and other material related to employment history. Maintained as an employment record documenting position held, status, attendance, leaves, enrollment insurance and retirement programs, and other related records as may be necessary for the administration of regulations.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 50 years after termination of employment

Other Copies: Hiring department
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Employee Personnel Records, Faculty

Includes updated vita, annual reports as submitted to the dean; copies of all communications with the faculty member regarding appointment and terms of contract, the chairperson’s annual letters of evaluation of non-tenured faculty; correspondence related to personnel actions. Provides an official employment record for academic faculty.

Official Copy: Provost
Retention: 60 years after termination of employment; Vita potentially archival

Other Copies: Appropriate Dean or Department
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Employee Personnel Records, Temporary Staff

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendation, and related correspondence. Provides an employment record for temporary faculty, classified and professional staff, and graduate assistants.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 6 years after termination of employment

Other Copies: Hiring office
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Employment Applications, Unsolicited (Not Hired)

May include resumes, applications, correspondence, and other documents pertaining to unsolicited requests for employment not related to recruitment searches for specific positions.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 1 year after end of fiscal year

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Employment Applications, Student Positions, Hired

May include resumes, applications, correspondence, references and other material from students applying for positions in the department.

Official Copy: Hiring department
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

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Employment Applications, Student Positions,  Not Hired

May include resumes, applications, correspondences, references and other material from students applying for positions in the department.

Official Copy: Hiring department
Retention: 3 years after completion of hiring process

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Employment Eligibility Verification Forms (I-9) Staff

Provides a record of employment eligibility for faculty and staff in compliance with U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements.

Official Copy: Human Resources
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

Employment Eligibility Verification Forms (I-9) Students

Provides a record of employment eligibility for students in compliance with U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements.

Official Copy: Student Employment
Retention: 3 years after termination of employment

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Endowment Fund Records (Vital Record)

Investments and Planning

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: Permanent.

Other Copies:
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Enrollment Reports

Registrar’s Statistical Reports. Provides student enrollment, degrees conferred by major, and related statistics to academic and other departments.

Official Copy: Registrar’s Office
Retention: Depends on type of report

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years after end of fiscal year

Equipment Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: Until equipment disposed of

Other Copies:
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Equipment Inventory Reports – Physical Inventories (Vital Record)

Documentation pertaining to equipment; may list specifications and contain warranties.

Official Copy: Originating office
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Faculty Affairs Committee

To study problems, recommend policy, and facilitate appropriate action in matters dealing with faculty Welfare, faculty fall conference, regency professorship. To act in an intermediate capacity in matters concerning the welfare of the faculty as a whole.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: 5 years, Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any member of the committee
Retention: End of academic year. Recycle

Faculty Assembly

Provides an official record of proceedings of the Faculty Assembly.

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: 6 years after end of academic year, transfer to University Archives

Other Copies: Any office or faculty member
Retention: End of academic year. Recycle

Faculty Chair

Official Copy:
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Faculty Constitution

Official Copy: Provost Office
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Faculty Executive Committee

Official Copy:
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Faculty Handbook

Official Copy: Provost Office
Retention: Until superseded. Transfer to University Archives.

Other Copies: Any faculty member.
Retention: Until superseded. Recycle.

Finance and Operations Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

Other Copies:
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General Ledgers

Official Copy:
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Governance Committee

To interpret the Faculty Constitution and Bylaws and faculty legislation as the occasion arises. To facilitate the successful operation of the entire committee system, and to study matters pertaining to the system of faculty governance.

Official Copy:
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Graduate Assistants Personnel Records

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendation, and related correspondence. Provides an employment record for temporary faculty, classified and professional staff, and graduate assistants.

Official Copy:
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Graduate Council

Official Copy:
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Graduate Student Records/Incomplete Program

Records for students who have failed to complete the graduate degree program requirements within the five-year time limitation. Includes applications, copies of test scores and transcripts of courses taken, and related materials. Documents individual student status in relationship to degree requirements.

Official Copy:
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Graduate Student Records/Program Completed

Individual folders for students who have successfully completed the graduate degree program. Provides verification for degree earned. Included copies of transcripts, test scores, original application, degree recommendation card, and other related material.

Official Copy:
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Grants — Received

Includes proposals and notifications of grant award, funds requested in kind contributions and plan of work. Statement of terms and conditions of funded grand project.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Grants — Not Received

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 3 years. Shred

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Human Resources Meetings

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Human Subjects Activity Review Form

Includes Human Subjects Activity Review form and attachments describing proposed research. Provides a record of withdrawn or denied requests for use of human subjects research.

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Human Subjects Activity Review Form (Research Proposals Withdrawn/Denied)

Includes Human Subjects Activity Review form and attachments describing proposed research. Provides a record of withdrawn or denied requests for use of human subjects research.

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Human Subjects Research Exemption Form

Completed, in lieu of formal application, for low-risk research using human subjects. Signed by principal investigator, department chair, and faculty advisor if student. Includes category under which research qualifies for exemption, project title and related information; and official memo from Human Subjects Review Committee stating projects is exempt for full review.

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Human Subjects Research Records (Approved)

Includes Human Subjects Activity Review form and attachments describing proposed research; bibliography; copy of sample informed consent form;survey instrument questionnaire; vita; official approval memo from Human Subjects Review Committee; renewal forms; and related correspondence. Documents the review and approval of research proposals involving human subjects.

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Interdepartmental Correspondence

Includes secondary copies of correspondence between campus offices where the subject matter does not specifically pertain to the receiving office’s programs. Filed by subject or by individual campus office. Documents distribution of information between campus offices.

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Internal Monthly University Financial Statements

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Institutional Animal Care and Use

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Instructional Resources Committee

  • To promote enhancement of the education environment at the university.
  • To study issues and problems, and to recommend and develop policy related to the provision of tangible and intangible resources in support of the university’s education mission.
  • To act as advocates to the administration for the provision of resources in support of faculty development, the library, computer usage, as well as classroom space, usage, and facilities.

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Insurance Policies (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Internal Research Support Funds (Awarded)

Includes application for faculty and student funding stating type of research, letters of acceptance, and related correspondence. Used to award, allocate and monitor funds for various research projects, such as summer research grants, faculty development, project development, undergraduate and graduate research, and others.

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Internal Research Support Funds (Not Awarded)

Includes application for faculty and student funding stating type of research, letters of acceptance, and related correspondence. Documents denial of funding for various research projects, such as summer research grants, faculty development, project development, undergraduate and graduate research for both grant and non-grant research purposes.

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Investment Subcommittee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Invoice/Credit Memo Approval Form

Used to notify Accounts Payable regarding correct account information for open orders; of problems with goods or services ordered; and to confirm goods were received.

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Invoices, Interdepartmental

Provides a record of charges to individual departments/offices for goods and/or services.

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Invoices, Vendor

Billing to University from outside vendors for goods and services.

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Journal Entries

This includes expense and revenue transfers

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

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Key Requests, Lockshop

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Leave Report, Monthly

Provides a record of annual, sick and other leave and compensatory time accrued and taken and personal holidays of classified staff. Includes previous month’s totals and current year to date and the employee’s current accrual rate.

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Leave Requests, Department

To request department supervisor’s approval for vacation or sick leave, personal holidays and compensatory time.

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Leave Requests, Human Resources

To request advance approval for leave without pay, or military, bereavement or extended sick leave.

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Legal Files

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Lock Maintenance/Repair Request

Used to request service to locks, safes, locking hardware and keys.

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Long Range Planning Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Mailroom Packing List

Used to request maintenance and repairs to University facilities.

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Maintenance/Repair Request, Physical Plant

Used to request maintenance and repairs to University facilities.

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Master Licenses

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years.

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year.

Master Plans

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Media Board

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Medical Record, Student (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Health Center
Retention: 10 years after graduation. Shred

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Mission Statements

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Minutes, Tape Recordings

Audio Tape recordings of committee, council or board meeting minutes. Proceedings transcribed and printed in official minutes.

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Monthly Leave Report by Leave Type and Usage

Provides a record annual, sick and other leave and compensatory time accrued and taken and personal holidays of classified staff. Includes previous month’s totals and current year to date and the employee’s current accrual rate.

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Motor Pool Vehicle Request

To request rental of Motor Pool vehicles.

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Negatives, Photograph

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office;s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion picture films, phonographic recordings.

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Newsletters and Bulletins

Newsletters and bulletins produced by campus offices providing information about programs and activities. Two copies are transferred to Wilson Library Special Collections at time of publication.

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Office/Departmental Administration Files

Correspondence Files, Department/Office Administration. May includes departmental chair/administrator correspondence, memos to departmental faculty/staff, and other correspondence pertaining to routine management of the department/office. Does not include policy documents.

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Office Management Files

May include routine requests for information (non-policy); copies of completed forms, bulletins correspondence prepared for reference and information distribution. does not include policy documents.

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Objectives of the University

Official Copy: President’s Office
Retention: Until superseded. Transfer to University Archives

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Organizational and Function Records

Provides a record of department/office structure and delegation of responsibilities.

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Organization Charts and Lists (Vital Record)

Provides a record of department/office structure.

Official Copy: President’s Office
Retention: Permanent until superseded. Transfer to Archives

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Patents and Trademarks (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Vital record
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Payroll Information (Vital Record)

Official Copy: Payroll Office
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Payroll Authorized Signatures List

Indicates person(s) designated by each department to sign various payroll forms.

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Performance Evaluation, Employee

Used to evaluate performance of classified staff.

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Personnel Information(Vital Record)

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Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Personnel/Benefit Records, Classified Staff

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendation and related correspondence; insurance and retirement benefit records, and other material related to employment history. Maintained as an employment record documenting position held, status, attendance, leaves, enrollment in insurance and retirement programs, and other related records a may be necessary for the administration of regulations.

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Personnel/Benefit Records, Professional Staff

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendation and related correspondence, insurance and retirement benefit records, and other material related to employment history. Maintained as an employment record documenting position held, status, attendance, leaves, enrollment in insurance and retirement programs, and other related records as may be necessary for the administration of regulations.

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Personnel Records, Faculty

Includes updated vita, annual reports as submitted to the dean; copies of all communications with the faculty member regarding appointment and terms of contract, the chairperson’s annual letters of evaluation of non-tenured faculty; correspondence related to personnel actions. Provides an official employment record for academic faculty.

Official Copy: Provost Office. Vital Record
Retention: 50 years

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Personnel Records, Staff and Administrators

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendation, and related correspondence. Provides an employment record for temporary faculty, classified and professional staff, and graduate assistants.

Official Copy: Human Resources. Vital Record
Retention: 50 years after end of employment

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Petty Cash Fund Records

May include; field order; purchase form; Invoice Voucher A19-1; End-of-Year Closeout form; Daily Transaction log; memo designating departmental petty cash custodian.

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Phonographic Recordings

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office’s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion picture films, phonographic recordings.

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Photographic Records

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office’s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion picture films, phonographic recordings.

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Physical Plan Maintenance/Repair Request

Used to request maintenance and repairs to University facilities.

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Plant Services Meetings

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Policies and Procedures (Vital Record)

Provides a record of established policies and procedures for a department/office.

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Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Printing Request

To request printing jobs from University Publishing Services.

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Prints, Photographic

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office’s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion picture films, phonographic recordings.

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Projects, Special

Includes writings, surveys, questionnaires (summer record of compiled responses, including blank sample survey or questionnaire), correspondence and other materials related to special projects and activities of a department.

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Property Files

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Proposals, Curriculum and Course

Provides a record documenting the development and implementation of instructional programs and individual courses. Includes new/revised course applications, proposals, and supporting papers.

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Provost Council

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Publications, PLU

Newsletters and bulletins produced by campus offices providing information about programs and activities. Two copies are transferred to Wilson Library Special Collections at time of publication.

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Purchase Orders

Pre-numbered purchase form used by Purchasing and departments to order goods and/or services from private vendors; includes check request for prepayment of good/services. May include order form, renewal notice, or invoice, etc. detailing purchasing information.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Purchasing Card (Credit Card)

Provides a record of PCard use, transaction approval and reconciliation. Includes receipts, packing slips, printed on-line orders/copy of order form, invoices and credit documentation.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Receipt kept through audit. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Purchasing Documents, Corporate Express

Monthly report downloaded from Corporate Express website and distributed to campus departments listing purchases order on-line. Shows detail of order number, date, quantity, item, description, amounts. Signed by budget authority. Report is reconciled with packing slips.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Receipt kept through audit. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention:7 years. Shred

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Questionnaires, Surveys

Individual responses to surveys or questionnaires. (See “Special Projects and Activities” records series for survey/questionnaire reports.)

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Rank and Tenure Committee

To consider and recommend policies relative to recruitment, rank, salary, promotion, and tenure of the faculty and to act in an advisory capacity to the administration relative to application of these policies to individual members of the faculty.

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Real Estate Records

This includes donated properties – paid in full

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Receipt, PLU Departmental Deposit

Provides a record of date, description of deposit and amount of funds deposited and credited to departmental or other designated budget account.

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Records Retention Schedule

Provides identification and disposition for all records found in the office.

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Registrar’s Statistical Reports

Provides student enrollment, degrees conferred by major and related statistics to academic and other departments.

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Registration Forms

Entries indicate student name and number, quarter, department, course numbers, credits, class sections, and total credit hours. Includes registration permits and independent study and variable credit courses, as well as summer workshop registrations. Maintained to verify initial registration.

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Release Time Request Form

Form used by classified staff to request release time from normal working duties for purposes of training and staff development. Form contains supervisor approval/denial. Release time is monitored by supervisor for the current year.

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Rental Properties

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Repair Request, Lock Maintenance

Used to request service to locks, safes, locking hardware and keys.

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Reports, Accidental Injury/Occupational Illness

Internal report used by employees and volunteers to report all accidental injuries or occupational illnesses/exposure sustained while working at PLU. Includes supervisor and Environmental Health & Safety Office reports.

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Reports, Budget Status

Detail of monthly expenditures by department; used for budget monitory and expenditure control. Documents expenditures and encumbrances affecting allotments.

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Reports, Committee

Includes meeting agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence and related materials document activities of colleges, departments or program committees.

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Reports, Monthly Leave

Provides a record of annual, sick and other leave and compensatory time accrued and taken and personal holidays of classified staff. Includes previous month’s totals and current year to date and the employee’s current accrual rate.

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Reports, Registrar’s Statistical

Provides student enrollment, degrees conferred by major, and related statistics to academic and other departments.

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Reports, Space Allocation

Provides record of space assigned to department.

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Research Data (Vital Record)

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Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Research, Human Subjects Activity Review Form (Research Proposals Withdrawn/Denied)

Includes Human Subjects Activity Review form and attachments describing proposed research. Provides a record of withdrawn or denied requests for use of human subjects research.

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Research Records, Human Subjects (Approved Research)

Includes Human Subjects Activity Review form and attachments describing proposed research; bibliography; copy of sample informed consent form; survey instrument questionnaire; vita; official approval memo from Human Subjects Review Committee; renewal forms; and related correspondence. Documents the review and approval of research proposals involving human subjects.

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Research, Human Subjects Exemption Form

Completed, in the lieu of formal application, for low-risk research using human subjects. Signed by principal investigator, department chair, and faculty advisor if student. Includes category under which research qualifies for exemption, project title and related information; and official memo from Human Subjects Review Committee stating project is exempt from full-review.

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Research, Internal Support Funds (Awarded)

Includes application for faculty and student funding stating type of research, letters of acceptance, and related correspondence. Used to award, allocate and monitor funds for various research projects, such as summer research grants, faculty development, project development, undergraduate and graduate research, and others.

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Research, Internal Support Funds (Not Awarded)

Includes application for faculty and student funding stating type of research, letters of acceptance, and related correspondence. Documents denial of funding for various research projects, such as summer research grants, faculty development, project development, undergraduate and graduate research for both grant and non-grant research purposes.

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Research Protocols (Drug Development and Human Subjects) (Vital Record)

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Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Residential Life Committee

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Review Board

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Safety and Security Task Force

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office or Student Life
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Safety Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office or Student Life
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Schedules, Master Class

Schedules of classes offered. Includes information on instructor, location, dates and times.

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Scholarship Records, Awarded by Student Financial Resources

May include application, award notice, related correspondence. Document selection of candidates, awarding of scholarships, and disbursement of funds.

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Scholarship Records, Awarded by Department-Recipients

May include application, award notice, related correspondence. Documents selection of candidates and awarding of scholarships.

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Scholarship Records, Awarded by Department, Program Records

May include documentation related to the establishment of the fund, administrative requirements, lists of recipients and related records. Provides a record of scholarship program management.

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Scholarship Records, Not Awarded

May include application and related correspondence. Provides a record of scholarship applicants who were not awarded funds.

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Search Committee Records, Faculty, Professional Staff

Resumes, applications and other documents from applicants and search committees pertaining to selection for both hired and non-hired applicants.
A record of committee procedures and decisions in the recruitment for a position. May include list of committee members, correspondence regarding planning for the search, the development of criteria for the selection of a candidate, job/position description, etc.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 5 years after end of search. Shred

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Search Committee Records, President, Vice-President, Deans

Resumes, applications and other documents from applicants and search committees pertaining to selection of President, Vice-President, Dean or Director for both hired and non-hired applicants.
A record of committee procedures and decisions in the recruitment for a president, Dean or Director position. May include list of committee members, correspondence regarding planning for the search, the development of criteria for the selection of a candidate, job/position description, etc.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: 10 years after end of search. Transfer to Archives

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Security Codes (Vital Record)

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Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Sheri’s Archives Files and Meeting Notes

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office
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Slides, Photographic

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office’s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion picture films, phonographic.

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Space Allocation Report

Provides record of space assigned to department.

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Staff Training & Development Records

Used to maintain a record of staff participation in training workshops, seminars, conferences and staff development meetings.

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Student Authorized Earnings by Department Report

Used to monitor earnings of students receiving aid through federal and state work-study programs.

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Student Curriculum Records

Confidential records of conference courses, incomplete grades, advisement records; documentation pertaining to academic standing of majors for students enrolled in departmental programs and courses.

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Student Folder, Undergraduate

Individual files containing copies of transcripts, evaluations and related materials. Documents student’s status in relationship to degree and major requirements.

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Student Loans — Federally Funded with Collection files

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

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Student Loans — Federally Funded — Write-offs

Bad debts, death, bankruptcy, etc.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

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Student Records, Graduate

Individual folders for students who have successfully completed the graduate degree program. Provides verification for degree earned. Includes copies of transcripts, test scores, original application, degree recommendation card, and other related material.

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Summer Session Course Revisions

Contains back-up material used in preparation of Summer Session catalog.

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Summer Session Curriculum Planning Files

Documents planning for summer session curriculum, publications and programs. May include correspondence, notes, planning materials.

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Surveys, Questionnaires

Individual responses to surveys or questionnaires. (See “Special Projects and Activities” records series for survey/questionnaire reports.)

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Sustainability Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office or Student Life
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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Tape Recordings, Meetings Minutes

Audio Tape recordings of committee, council or board meeting minutes. Proceedings transcribed and printed in official minutes.

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Technical System Documentation(Vital Record)

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Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Telephone Logs

Provides a record of employee appointments, schedules, meetings, visitors, routine phone call logs, etc.

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Temporary Employees Personnel Records

Includes Employee Information form, Personnel Action form, copies of resumes, letters of recommendation, and related correspondence. Provides an employment record for temporary faculty, classified and professional staff, and graduate assistants.

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Tenure and Promotion Records, Faculty

Includes faculty evaluations of individual applicants for tenure and/or promotion, reports merit increases, professional leaves, teaching awards and other faculty awards and honors, correspondence and other materials from college departments and committees that provide support documentation for recommendations made by the Dean to the Provost.

Official Copy: Provost office
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal year

Other Copies: Appropriate Dean
Retention: 6 years after end of fiscal

Textbook Requisition

Form used by faculty to order textbooks from Bookstore. Includes pertinent information related to department, course, quarter, instructor and textbook. Signed by department chair and instructor.

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Time, Hourly Record, Volunteer’s

Hourly time record completely by volunteer and signed by authoring departmental employee. Used to register volunteers, authorize services performed, and provide number of service hours. Total number of service hours reported to Human Resources monthly for submittal to Department of Labor and Industries for medical aid benefits and premium assessment.

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Time/Leave, Employee Electronic Entry System

Used for web input and approval of time and leave by employee or department keyer, using Western employee ID number and employee pin number. (Includes student employees.)
Note: Departments are required to maintain paper reports detailing time and leave use downloaded from the system, signed by the employee, if the employee does not input time and leave directly, for six years. Departments are also responsible for maintaining leave request forms. (See records series for Leave Requests, Exempt and Classified Staff.).

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Training Records, Staff
Staff Training and Development Records. Used to maintain a record of staff participation in training workshops, seminars, conferences and staff development meetings.

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Transcripts (Vital Record)

Computer on-line disk storage of courses taken, grades and honors received, transfer and total credits, major and minor; maintained as an indication of individual student’s status in relationship to degree requirements.

Official Copy: Registrar
Retention: Permanent. Vital Record

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Transfer Credit Envelopes

Individual envelopes containing transcript from other institutions, applications for degree and/or admission with advanced standing, PLU credit evaluations, fee payment documentation, and related correspondence.

Official Copy: Registrar’s Office
Retention: 15 years after end of academic year

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Transitory Records

May include routine requests for information (non-policy); copies of completed forms, bulletins, correspondence prepared for references and information distribution. Does not include policy documents.

Official Copy: Any office
Retention: May be destroyed as soon as they have served reference needs

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Transmittal, Records

Provides an itemized list by box of records transferred to the University Archives & Records Center.

Official Copy: University Archives & Records Center
Retention: 6 year after last records item destroyed

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year after last record item destroyed

Transport Services Request

To request transport of goods between University offices.

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Travel Authorization

Pre-numbered three-part form combining functions of travel authorization, travel justification, and travel expense advance approval. used to process and record staff, faculty, non-employee and interviewees travel.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Travel Expenses

This includes vouchers, auto mileage forms, and supporting documentation.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

Trial Balance Reports

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: Permanent

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 1 year. Shred

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Undergraduate/Graduate Programs Application Files/Incomplete

May include program application, copies of transcripts, college test scores, related documents. File is incomplete.

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Undergraduate/Graduate Programs Application Files/Denied Admission

May include program application, copies of transcripts, college test scores, related documents. Applicants were denied admission to the program.

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Undergraduate/Graduate Programs Application Files/Not Entered

May include program application, copies of transcripts, college test scores, related documents. Student chose not to enter program.

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Undergraduate Student Folder

Individual files containing copies of transcripts, evaluations and related materials. Documents student’s status in relationship to degree and major requirements.

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University Committees
University Diversity
University Long – Range Planning
University Media Board
University Review Board

Institutional Animal Care and Use

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Unsolicited Employment Applications (Not Hired)

May include resumes, applications, correspondence, and other documents pertaining to unsolicited requests for employment not related to recruitment searches for specific positions.

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Vendor Contracts

This includes rentals and KPLU agreements.

Official Copy: Business Office
Retention: 7 years. Shred

Other Copies: Any office
Retention: 3 years. Shred

Videotapes

Provides visual and/or aural record of people, facilities, events and activities with significant relevance to the university’s or individual office’s function and mission. May include videotapes, audio tapes, motion picture films, phonographic recordings.

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Volunteers’ Hourly Time Records

Hourly time record completely by volunteer and signed by authorizing departmental employee. Used to register volunteers, authorize services performed, and provide number of service hours. Total number of service hours reported to Human Resources monthly for submittal to Department of Labor and Industries for medical aid benefits and premium assessment.

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W

Wellness Committee

Official Copy: Finance & Operations Office or Student Life
Retention: 10 years. Transfer to University Archives

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