andrews university
Archives & Records Center
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phone :: 616.471.3986 | email :: arhives@andrews.edu


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RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE (RRS)  

PERSONNEL RECORDS

 

 

This records retention schedule will apply to the Andrews University campus and all of its affiliated institutions. Records disposition may not take place if there is an open records request, or if there is pending litigation or audit involving these records.
  

TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE: The staff of the Andrews University Archives and Records Center will provide training and assistance with the implementation of this personnel records schedule.



CONFIDENTIALITY: All record series which are transferred to the AUARC are treated as confidential with the exception of official Andrews University publications and those items which are designated as open records by the individual and/or office of origin.



Approvals: This document has been created (1/22/010) for the office of Human Resources from Records Retention Schedule approved by the AUARC and the AUARC Committee.



Codes:

Retention in Office: 00 = years, U = useful life in office/period of reference value

Retention in RC: PERM = Permanent, 00 = years

Final Disposal: Archives = University Archives, AHC = Adventist Heritage Center, D = discard/shred/erase, R = review with AURC for PERM in RC, Archives or AHC, or D

Title of Record Series

Retention

in Office

Retention in RC

Final Disposal

Comments
Faculty Files
Faculty Personnel Records

These files document individual faculty academic work history, including all academic ranks.

U +6 PERM ---- From date of termination or retirement
Search Records U +3 ---- D Note: Copies of successful candidates applications, resumes, and vitae are placed in their faculty personnel files.
Staff Employee Files
Potential Job Candidate Records U ---- D
Staff Employee Personnel Records U +6 PERM ---- From date of termination or retirement
Student Employment Files
Applications, Unaccepted 1 ---- D From date of application.
Student Employment/Labor Records U ---- D Retain 5 years after date of termination
Work-Study Records U ---- D Retain 5 years after date of termination
General Files

Affirmative Action Program Records Documentation of affirmative action plans and programs. It includes also support documentation and correspondence. 6 PERM ---- Maintain only final plans, reports, and substantive correspondence for the Archives.
Blank Forms U ---- D Retain for 30 days after obsolescence.
Correspondence

This includes permanent and non-essential correspondence received and sent

U PERM ---- Before sending to the Archives sort and destroy all non-essential documents.
Employee Manual U ___ Archives Note:

Send 2 copies to the Archives when first produced.

Grievances and Arbitration U PERM ----
Subject/Topical/Reference Files

These files document the day-to-day activities of the various areas of the department of Human Resources.

U PERM ---- The recommended time of Retention in Office is 5 years.
Position Description Records

The provide current job descriptions and classifications which are used for employee recruiting, position review, etc.

U ---- D An appropriate copy should be maintained in employee personnel file.
Medical, Health and Safety Records
Accident and Injury Report Records 6 --- D
Dental Insurance Records, Delta

Contracts and Relationships

U ---- D
Family and Medical Leave Records

These include sick leave and vacation leave requests.

U PERM ----
Medical Insurance Records

These include statements and premium payments, etc.

6 --- D
Health Insurance Records

Contracts and Relationships.

U ---- D
Safety Records 6 ---- D
Payroll Records
Contract Forms, teaching 6 PERM ---
Time Cards or Sheets 6 ---- D
W-2 Form 6 ---- D
W-4 Form 6 ---- D
Pension and Benefits Records
Compensation Claim Records U PERM ----
Disability Records U PERM ----
Employee's Earning Records U PERM ----
Personnel Service Records U PERM ----
Retirement/Pension Plans U ---- D After expiration
Retirees and Death Claim Records U PERM ----
Sick Leave Benefits U PERM ----
Unemployment Insurance Claims U ---- D After expiration




General Schedule


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