Record Retention Policy

Policy 105.1

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 University of North Carolina System.

2 Scope

2.1 This policy applies to all Appalachian employees and covers all records, including electronic records, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received in connection with the transaction of University business that are in the possession or control of the University.

3 Definitions

3.1 Record

an authentic official copy of documents

3.2 Retention

to keep in possession or use

4 Policy and Procedure Statements

Records Retention Schedule

9 Revision Dates

June 5, 2007