Record Retention Policy

Policy 105.1

Introduction

1.1 The office of University Archives collects, preserves, and makes available for researchers Appalachian State University records of historic or administrative value, as well as special donated collections. The schedule followed is that of the Univeristy of North Carolina System.

Scope

2.1 This schedule applies to all departments and offices of Appalachian State University.

Definitions

Record

an authentic official copy of documents

Retention

to keep in possession or use

Policy and Procedure Statements

Records Retention Schedule

Revision Dates

June 5, 2007