The Department Specific Retention Schedule lists the records identified by NMU departments as their critical or most-produced records.

Other records retention periods are listed in the General Retention Schedule, which covers broad categories that span multiple departments, or in the Records that do not need to be Retained sections.

The Department Specific Retention Schedule is organized by department.

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Academic Career and Advising Center

Academic Proficiency RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
First Year Experience RecordsRetain block scheduling records 5 years and then purge. Retain all other records as needed.
Freshman Probation Project FileConfidentially destroy once the student leaves probation.
Orientation Program RecordsPermanent.  Retain 2 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Probationary Student FileRetain 7 years after the file has been declared inactive and then confidentially destroy.

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Alumni Association

Alumni Board Member RecordsPermanent

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Athletic and Recreation Facilities

Building Income and Invoice RecordsRetain 2 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 7 years.
Daily and Event Deposit RecordsRetain 2 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 7 years.
Ticket Sales Records and System DatabaseRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy or purge.

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Audio-Visual Services

Audio-Visual Services MediaRetain until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Closed Session MinutesRetain 1 year plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Board of Trustees Session RecordingsRetain one year and destroy provided the minutes have been approved by the Board of Trustees.
Internal Audit ReportsPermanent. Retain 5 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Proposed Audit PlanPermanent. Retain 5 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Planning FilesRetain 3 years plus current year and destroy provided materials relating to anything which transpired during Board meetings and substantive texts during Board social events are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Bookstore

Book Invoices and Supply OrdersRetain 7 years plus current and then confidentially destroy or purge.
License and Copyright Agreement RecordsRetain 6 years past the expiration or termination of the agreement and then confidentially destroy.
Post Office RecordsRetain 4 years provided no pending audit.
Textbook Requisition RecordsRetain 1 year plus current.
WinPrism DatabaseDelete inactive data every semester. Retain backups 7 years plus current and then confidentially destroy or purge.

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Career Services

Employer Campus Interview FileRetain hardcopy for 2 years and then destroy.

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Center for Student Enrichment

New Student Organization FilesPermanent.  Transfer inactive organizations to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Charter Schools

Charter Schools ContractsRetain 5 years or until superseded.
Compliance Monitoring RecordsRetain 7 years following termination of contract and then purge from the system.
Closed Charter School RecordsPermanent, unless transferred to another charter school.

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Counseling and Consultation Services

Client Case FilesRetain 7 years after date of last activity and confidentially destroy.

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Dean of Students Office

Dean of Students’ Student Record/Withdrawal RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Student Activity Fee FilesRetain financial records 5 years and destroy, provided all other records are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation. 
Student Conduct RecordsFiles related to suspensions, suspension held in abeyance, and expulsions & end of semester violation summaries are retained permanently. All other records are retained 7 years and then confidentially destroyed.

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Dean of Students Office—Disability Student Services

Disability Services Student RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.

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Department of English

English Placement RecordsRetain 3 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.

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Department of Music

Student Audition RecordsRetain until no longer needed and confidentially destroy.

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Department of Physics

Premedical Advisory Board Student Evaluation RecordsRetain 20 years after last activity and then confidentially destroy.

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Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Client RecordsRetain records of child clients until age 21 and retain records of adult clients 7 years following end of service and then confidentially destroy.
Student Clinical Records/Graduate FilesRetain 30 years following completion of the program and then confidentially destroy.

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Department of Surgical Technology

Program and Clinic RecordsRetain 6 years after completion of program or date of last attendance and then confidentially destroy.

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Engineering and Planning

Campus Master Plan FileRetain 15 years plus current and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Drawing FilesPermanent. Retain in office until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Projects FilePermanent. Retain in office until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Property Acquisition RecordsPermanent. Transfer to the University Records Center as needed.
Ripley Heating Plant Boiler LogsRetain 7 years and then destroy provided no pending litigation or state inspection.

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Equal Opportunity

Applicant Data FileRetain 5 years after the date of hire and destroy provided there is no litigation pending.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC and Office of Civil Rights) Case FilesRetain 5 years after final disposition and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Informal Complaint and Investigation RecordRetain 5 years following resolution of complaint provided no litigation is pending.
Internal Grievance Case FilesRetain 6 years after final appeal within the University and then confidentially destroy.

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Finance and Planning

Bank Reconciliation RecordsRetain 7 years plus current.
Budget Development RecordsRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Budget ReductionsPermanent. Retain as needed and then transfer to the University Records Center.
Budget Request RecordsRetain budget request book permanently and transfer to the University Records Center as needed. Retain all other records 4 years and then confidentially destroy.
Budget Revisions and DirectivesRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Disbursement ChecksRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Heidi Reporting RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy or purge.
IPEDS RecordsRetain 4 years and then confidentially destroy.
Union Negotiation RecordsPermanent. Retain as needed and then transfer to the University Records Center.

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Forest Roberts Theater

Playwriting Award RecordsPermanent. Retain records in office until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center.
Show FilesPermanent. Retain records in office until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center.

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Health Center

Controlled Substance InventoryRetain 5 years and then confidentially destroy.
HIV FileRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Lab Reports FileRetain 2 years and then confidentially destroy.
Medicaid Financial fileRetain 6 years plus current and confidentially destroy provided there is no audit pending.
Patient Census Statistical ReportsRetain monthly reports 5 years plus and transfer year end reports to the University Records Center for permanent retention.
Patient Medical RecordsRetain 4 years after student and/or employee terminates and confidentially destroy provided the records are scanned and maintained electronically.
Prescription RecordsRetain 5 years and then confidentially destroy.

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Human Resources

Applications FileRetain 5 years after date of hire and confidentially destroy provided there is no litigation pending.
Benefits FileRetain personally identifiable information for 6 years and confidentiality destroy.  Retain information relating to benefit areas until superseded and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Faculty Medical Records30 years following termination of employment.  Records should be transferred to the University Records Center in a sealed/confidential envelope 6 months following termination of employment.
Flexible Spending AccountsRetain two years in office then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of six years.
Grievance FileRetain 30 years after the case is closed and confidentially destroy.
Job DescriptionsRetain 5 years after inactive or superseded and destroy.
Official Personnel RecordPermanent. Paper copies of scanned Personnel Records can be confidentially destroyed following verification of proper storage in Xtender.
Official Faculty Personnel RecordPermanent.  Paper copies of scanned Personnel Records can be confidentially destroyed following verification of proper storage in Xtender.
Questionnaire FileConfidentially destroy provided the entire position titling/grading system has been superseded.
Scanned Official Personnel/Faculty RecordsPaper copies of scanned Personnel Records can be confidentially destroyed following verification of proper storage in Xtender.
Staff Medical RecordsRetain 7 years following termination of employment and then confidentially destroy.
Unemployment Claims and Quarterly ReportsRetain 3 years plus current year and confidentially destroy provided there is no appeal pending.
Union FileRetain 10 years plus current and transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Human Resources—Payroll

Employee Tax WithholdingRetain 5 years following employee separation from university and then confidentially destroy.
Employment Eligibility VerificationRetain 3 years after hire or 1 year after separation, whichever is longer and then confidentially destroy.
Staff and Faculty Time SheetsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Student Hourly Time SheetsRetain 2 years and then confidentially destroy.
TIAA Employee Contribution RecordRetain 30 years and then confidentially destroy.

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IACUC

ProtocolsRetain for 3 years after inactive and confidentially destroy. Protocols funded by grants must be provided to the Controller’s Office and follow Grant Project File retention rules.

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Injury Evaluation and Care Clinic (IECC)

IECC Patient RecordsRetain 7 years after date of last activity and then confidentially destroy or purge, provided annual reports are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Advising, Tutoring, and Referral Services RecordsRetain 7 years following graduation or date of last attendance and confidentially destroy provided no litigation is pending.
Game Agreement RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Inactive Athlete and Group FilesRetain 7 years following graduation or date of last attendance and confidentially destroy or purge provided no litigation is pending.
NCAA Compliance FormsPermanent. Retain 6 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Intercollegiate Athletics—Athletic Training

Athletic Training Accreditation and Continuing Education RecordsPermanent

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Intercollegiate Athletics—Athletic Training & Olympic Training Site

Student Athlete Insurance ClaimRetain 7 years following graduation or date of last attendance and confidentially destroy provided no litigation is pending.

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Internal Audit

Internal Audit Work PapersRetain 6 years and then destroy.

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International Programs

Faculty Led Study AbroadRetain 1 year following program completion and destroy.
International Student RecordRetain 3 years after last enrollment or 1 year after failure to enroll and then confidentially destroy.
Study Abroad DatabaseRetain 5 years following graduation or date of last attendance and then confidentially delete.
Study Abroad Student RecordsRetain 3 years after program completion and then confidentially destroy.

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Broadcast and Audio Visual Services

Individual Campaign Fundraising RecordsRetain 7 years following last activity with donor.
Program Provider RecordsRetain 7 years following last activity and then confidentially destroy.
Underwriting ContractsRetain 20 years following last activity with underwriter and then confidentially destroy.

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Library Instructional Support

Donor FilesPermanent.
Fine Appeal RecordsRetain 1 year following resolution of final appeal.
Inter-Library Loan (ILL) RecordsRetain 2 years and then purge or destroy.
Patron Registration and Request FormsRetain 1 year plus current and confidentially destroy.
Purchasing Basis of AwardRetain 4 years and then confidentially destroy.
Reserve Request FormsRetain 5 years and then purge or destroy.
Standing OrdersRetain 4 years after agreement is canceled and confidentially destroy provided no standing audit.
Vendor Licensing AgreementsRetain 7 years following end of agreement and then confidentially destroy.

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Library Instructional Support—University Archives

Donor FilesPermanent
Patron Registration and Request FormsRetain 1 year plus current and confidentially destroy.

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Micro Repair

Computer Insurance Claim RecordsRetain 7 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Laptop Computer Use Lease AgreementRetain 6 years following end of lease and then confidentially destroy.
Laptop Work OrdersRetain 2 years and then destroy or purge.

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NMU Foundation

Check RecordsRetain 6 years and then confidentially destroy
Consultant ReportsPermanent.
Daily Accounting ReportsRetain 6 years and then confidentially destroy.
Development Fund Management Information ReportsRetain end of year cumulative reports 10 years and destroy. COM negative is permanent retention.
Development Fund MinutesRetain 3 years and transfer to Records Center.
Donor Cash ReceiptsRetain 6 years and then confidentially destroy. Retain donor checks 2 years and confidentially destroy.
Donor Club RecordsPermanent.
Fund RecordPermanent. Retain 6 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Journal EntryRetain 4 years and then confidentially destroy.
Major Donor FilePermanent.
Monthly Bank StatementsRetain 6 years and then confidentially destroy.
Monthly Investment Portfolio ReportsRetain 4 years and then confidentially destroy. Retain year-end reports and spreadsheets for transfer to the Records Center.

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NMU Press

NMU Press RecordsRetain until end of publication. Retain financial records 4 years following closure of account.

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Office of Admissions

Admission Report FileRetain 10 years plus current and confidentially destroy provided ACT Profiles and Admissions and Enrollment Reports are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.
Campus Visit FileRetain 1 year plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Freshman and Transfer Student Application RecordsRetain hardcopy 2 years after application term and confidentially destroy following digital conversion.
International Student Application RecordsRetain hardcopy of non-enrolled and enrolled files for 5 years after application term and confidentially destroy following digital conversion.

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Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Non-Credit Program RecordsRetain all appraisal records permanently and transfer to the University Records Center. Retain all other records 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Workforce Development Program RecordsRetain 5 years following completion of program and then confidentially destroy.

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Office of Graduate Education and Research

Freshman Fellowship Program RecordsRetain 5 years and then confidentially destroy, provided student applications and essays are transferred to the University Records Center for permanent retention.
Graduate Faculty Status Application RecordsRetain 10 years after date of last activity and then confidentially destroy.
Graduate Student Admission RecordsRetain any hardcopies or supplemental student records 7 years and then destroy provided all records are batch scanned into Axiom/Banner.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) RecordsPermanent. Retain in office until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Thesis Signature RecordsRetain 1 year plus current and destroy provided the record is scanned and included in the student's official university record.

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Office of Grants and Contracts

External Grant Application FileRetain 7 years after project completion and then confidentially destroy.
Internal Grant Application FileRetain 7 years after project completion and then confidentially destroy.

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Office of Housing and Residence Life

Paraprofessional Staff RecordsRetain 7 years after employee separation and then confidentially destroy.
Residence Assignment RecordsRetain in office 2 years and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Special Permission Release RecordsRetain 5 years from request submission and then confidentially destroy.

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Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment

Teaching Load ReportsRetain as needed and then confidentially destroy or purge.

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Police Department

Background ChecksRetain 2 years and then confidentially destroy.
Billing JournalRetain 4 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Bike Registration CardsRetain 10 years and then confidentially destroy.
Building Security ChecklistRetain 2 years plus current and then destroy provided no pending litigation.
Dispatch Logs and FormsRetain 2 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 10 years.
Manifests, Lamp Recycling & Drug and Lab DisposalsRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Material Safety Data Sheet Records (MSDS)Retain 30 years and then confidentially destroy.
Overtime Equalization RecordsRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Parking Registration Forms and Temporary Registration CardsRetain hardcopy 1 year plus current and confidentially destroy. Retain electronic record 5 years and then purge.
Parking TicketsRetain 4 years plus current and then confidentially destroy provided no pending audit.
Police Incident Reports/ComplaintsRetain homicide reports permanently. Retain felony reports current plus 20 years, retain misdemeanor reports current plus 7 years, and retain non-criminal reports current plus 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Police Officer's Daily Activity ReportRetain 5 years plus current in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 10 years.
Safety and Security RecordsRetain 10 years and then confidentially destroy.
Ticket Citation and Complaint LogsRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
University Key Control RecordsRetain until employee separates from the university and then confidentially destroy.
Weapons RegistrationRetain 2 years, or as long as weapon is maintained on campus, and then confidentially destroy.
Work Incident ReportsRetain 6 years and then confidentially destroy.
Clery Information to include Campus Security Authorities Reports, PD Daily Crime Logs, PD Daily Fire Log, List of CSA's, List of CSA's training, Correspondence with outside agencies referenced to Clery Reporting, Annual Security Reports (including Fire and Security), Clery or Patrol Maps, Title IX or Dean of Students Correspondence referenced to Clery, Audit trail documentation, Clery Committee meeting notesRetain 7 years from the last year that statistics were reported.  Reporting takes place Oct. 1st for the previous year.

 

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Office of Records and Registrar

Athletic Eligibility RecordsRetain athlete records 10 years after date of first enrollment. Retain eligibility reports for one year after certification and then confidentially destroy.
Complete Withdrawal RecordsRetain complete withdrawal forms and back dated 'W' memos for 5 years and then confidentially destroy.
Course Registration Audit TrailsPermanent
Credit Substitution RecordsRetain 5 years after graduation or date of last attendance.
Dean's List RecordPermanent
Degree Evaluations (Audit)Retain 5 years after graduation or one year after the date of last attendance and then confidentially destroy.
Drop/Add Records, Administrative Drop for Non-attendance RecordsRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Grade Change/Incomplete FormsPermanent
Graduate/Undergraduate Course Permission FormsRetain 3 years and then confidentially destroy.
Guest ApplicationsRetain 1 year after course completion and then confidentially destroy.
Historic Student Record CardPermanent
Michigan Residency Request RecordsRetain 5 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Name/Address Change FormRetain 5 years after graduation or date of last attendance and then confidentially destroy.
Official Student TranscriptsPermanent
Refund Appeal RecordsRetain 5 years following request.
Returned DiplomasRetain 5 years after graduation and then destroy.
Roster Maintenance RecordsRetain mid-semester and beginning rosters for 3 years and then confidentially destroy. Maintain graded rosters and 10 day rosters permanently.
Session CodesRetain final copy permanently.
Student Academic Record FilePermanent. Retain hardcopy batched records 5 years after graduation and confidentially destroy.
Student Enrollment Verification RecordsRetain 1 year after verification and then confidentially destroy.
Study Abroad Credit ApprovalPermanent
Transcript RequestsRetain 1 year after request and then confidentially destroy.

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Office of the Controller

Adjusting EntriesRetain 15 years or until the records are reviewed by the Controller.  Beginning in 2020, the Controller began weeding and splitting adjusting entries into "year-end/extraordinary adjusting entries" and "other adjusting entries" with two different retention periods. 
Detail Records of TransactionsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Endowment FilePermanent
Federal Cash Draw Down RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Management Information ReportsRetain cumulative reports 30 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Student Receivable FilesRetain 5 years and then purge.
System Monitoring ReportsRetain 1 year and then destroy provided there is no pending audit.
Year-End Balance Sheet by FundRetain month end reports for 1 year plus current. Retain year-end reports permanently.

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Office of the President

Commencement Speaker FilePermanent. Retain 4 years plus current and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
External Affairs RecordsPermanent
Presidency FilePermanent.
Student Relations RecordsPermanent

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Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Faculty Grievance FileRetain in office 5 years and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 30 years.
Faculty Labor Relations FilePermanent.  Retain last negotiated contract records in office and transfer previous contract records to the University Records Center.
Immigration Status RecordsRetain 3 years following end of appointment provided no pending litigation and then confidentially destroy.
President's Council of State Universities of Michigan RecordsRetain 5 years in office and then destroy provided any NMU program proposals are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Olympic Training Site

Olympic Training Site Student Athlete RecordsRetain in office as needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Training Camps and Special Program RecordsRetain financial records 2 years plus current and then destroy, provided all other records are sent to the University Records Center for preservation.
Visiting Olympic Athlete/Team RecordsRetain until no longer needed and then confidentially destroy.

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Printing and Mail Services

Job Ticket FilesRetain in office 3 years and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 6 years.

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Printing Services

Copy ReportRetain 1 year plus current and then confidentially destroy.

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Purchasing

Conflict of Interest RecordsRetain inactive files for 7 years. Retain summary and bi-annual reports permanently and transfer to the University Records Center.
Procurement Credit Card RecordsRetain 5 years after credit card holder ends use or the university terminates use of credit card services and then confidentially destroy.
Purchase Order Working Records (including Xtender POs)Retain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Request for Quotation (RFQ) RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy.
Surplus Equipment ReportRetain 7 years and then destroy provided no pending audit.

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Records Management

Records Destruction FilePermanent. Retain in office until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center.
University Records Center Accession RecordsRetain non-permanent record series’ forms 1 year plus current. Maintain all other forms permanently for preservation.

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Recreation and Club Sports

Equipment Rental FormsRetain 2 years and then confidentially destroy provided no audit is pending.
Outdoor Recreation Program RecordsRetain 3 years following end of program and then confidentially destroy or purge, provided surveys, summary reports, and itineraries are retained permanently.
Recreation and Club Sport Waiver RecordsRetain 7 years and then confidentially purge destroy or purge.
Recreation Memberships, Guest Passes and Locker Rental RecordsRetain 2 years and then confidentially destroy.

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Risk Management

University Service Contract RecordsPermanent
Exposure Information RecordsRetain 5 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Fixed Asset RecordsRetain 30 years and then purge from the system.
Fraudulent Claim RecordsPermanent
Incidents and Claim ReportsRetain 10 years following resolution of claim unless lawsuit or audit is pending and then confidentially destroy. Retain non-claim incident reports 5 years and then confidentially destroy.
Insurance CertificatesRetain 3 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for a total retention of 30 years.
Insurance PoliciesRetain 10 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Loss Control RecordsRetain 5 years following resolution of issue and then confidentially destroy.
Premium AuditsRetain 5 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Risk Management ContractsRetain until superseded.
Risk Management ReportsPermanent. Retain 5 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Student Health Insurance SummariesRetain 6 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
University Policies and ProceduresPermanent.
Vehicle RecordsPermanent.

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School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service

Graduate Thesis PapersPermanent
Student Teaching RecordsRetain 7 years after graduation or date of last attendance and then confidentially destroy.
Teaching Certification Files (MTTC)Retain 5 years after graduation or date of last attendance and then confidentially destroy.

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School of Nursing

Clinical Lab and LPN Graduate FilesRetain 3 years after graduation or date of last attendance and then confidentially destroy.

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Simply Superior

Catering Contract RecordsRetain hardcopy 7 years and delete electronic data every two years.

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Student Services Center

Daily Reports FileRetain 7 years and then confidentially destroy provided there is no pending audit.
Financial Aid Overage ChecksRetain until no longer needed and then confidentially destroy.
Perkins Loan Borrower's FileRetain 5 years following loan pay off and then confidentially destroy.

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Student Support Services

Advising, Tutoring, and Referral Services RecordsRetain 4 years plus current and then confidentially destroy.
Program Data FilesRetain 5 years plus current and destroy provided there is no pending litigation and provided that minutes of tutor meetings, tutor and SSS semester evaluation summaries, and workshop statistical summaries are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.
Student FilesRetain 7 years after the date of last activity and confidentially destroy.
Student Support Services DatabaseRetain 5 years plus current and confidentially purge provided there is no pending litigation and final summaries are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Technology and Occupational Sciences

Vocational Certification FilesRetain 50 years after the initial certification recommendation and then confidentially destroy.

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University Marketing and Communications

Board of Trustees Member FileRetain 5 years after membership termination and transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Faculty and Staff Press and News Materials FileRetain 3 years after employment termination and transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
News Release FileRetain 2 years plus current and transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
President Information FileRetain 10 years after employment termination and transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Proofs FileRetain 3 years plus current and destroy provided copies of finished publications are transferred to the University Records Center for preservation.
VIP FileRetain 10 years after date of last activity and transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.

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Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services

Mortar Board RecordsKeep applications 3 years and confidentially destroy, provided all other records are maintained permanently.
Student Travel Fund RecordsRetain requests 3 years and participation logs permanently.

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Vice President for Finance and Administration

Computer Lease Program RecordsRetain 2 years and then confidentially destroy.
Investment Services RecordsPermanent.  Retain 5 years in office and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.
Michigan State Legislative Hearing RecordsPermanent. Transfer to the University Records Center for preservation when needed.
Union Negotiation RecordsPermanent. Retain in office as needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.

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WNMU-TV

WMNU MediaRetain until no longer needed and then transfer to the University Records Center for preservation.

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