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Below are the approved record series that comprise the UNT System Records Retention Schedule. The schedule is approved by the the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. You may browse the entire schedule by expanding each of the eleven categories below, or narrow your search by using the optional Series selector or keyword search.

1.1 - Administrative Records-General

Retention Policy #: 1

A record of periodic departmental self-evaluation and assessment by an external site visit team to determine departmental strengths and weaknesses. The records series may or may not include the following: self-study report, final report of site-visit team, review schedule, department strategic plans, and supporting documentation.

Retention Policy #: 6

This series documents the accreditation process for the colleges, units, and related programs. The series provides a record of materials compiled for inclusion in a report packet sent to the appropriate professional accreditation board for the specific program or service and usually includes statements on mission, finance, educational programs and departments/divisions make up. Most accreditation organizations produce an evaluation report based on the packet and on-site inspection, which is used to determine accreditation for the units and their programs. This series may include but is not limited to: statistical data; working papers; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 11

Self-evaluation committee files and plans documenting compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Retention Policy #: 15

Records to be kept include, copies of crime reports; the daily crime logs; fire logs; records for arrests and referrals for disciplinary action; timely warning and emergency notification reports; documentation, such as letters to and from local police having to do with Clery Act compliance; letters to and from Campus Security Authorities; correspondence with the Department of Education regarding Clery Act compliance; maps outlining Clery geography; list of property owned or controlled by UNT and/or recognized student organizations; copies of notices to students and employees about the availability of the annual security report; and any other documentation needed to meet the requirement for disclosure of campus security, crime statistics, and fire safety statistics.

Retention Policy #: 18

Audits and reviews performed by or on behalf of an agency, including the working papers that support the audit. Also includes audits performed on the agency.

Retention Policy #: 33
Retention Policy #: 51
Retention Policy #: 53

Complaints received by the System or University from the public concerning the System or University and records pertaining to the resolution of the complaint.

Retention Policy #: 60

Incoming/outgoing and internal correspondence pertaining to the formulation, planning, implementation, interpretation, modification, or redefinition of the programs, services, or projects of a component and the administrative regulations, policies, and procedures that govern them.

Retention Policy #: 61

Non-administrative incoming/outgoing and internal correspondence, in any media, pertaining to or arising from the routine operations of the policies, programs, services, or projects of the University.

Retention Policy #: 67
Retention Policy #: 75

Calendars, appointment books, programs, and scheduling or itinerary records; purchased with state funds or maintained by staff during business hours that document appointments, itineraries and other activities of university officials or employees.

Retention Policy #: 79

Any document that officially initiates, rescinds, or amends general office procedure.

Retention Policy #: 83

This series documents the appointment to and the election of faculty to committees. This series may include but is not limited to: ballots; tabulations; letters of appointment, committee membership rosters, and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 105

Any document that initiates, rescinds, or amends a regulation, policy, or procedure that governs the programs, services, or projects of the System or University.

Retention Policy #: 153

Including any supporting documentation created and/or used to justify and support legislative appropriations and requests by the University.

Retention Policy #: 154

Certified agendas or tape recordings of closed meetings of state board, commissions, committees, and councils.

Retention Policy #: 163

Official agenda and minutes of state boards, committees, commissions and councils that conduct open meetings as required by Government Code, Chapter 551.

Retention Policy #: 164

Minutes, or notes, and supporting documentation taken at internal University staff meetings during which formal minutes are taken.

Retention Policy #: 165

Notes taken during open meetings of state boards, commissions, committees and councils from which written minutes are prepared.

Retention Policy #: 166

Audio or videotapes of open meetings of state boards, commissions, committees, and councils.

Retention Policy #: 168

Documents submitted at meetings of state boards, commissions, committees and councils including exhibit items, documentation for agenda items, etc. Includes documents sent in advance of meetings for briefing purposes, some of which may not be submitted at an actual meeting.

Retention Policy #: 171

News, press releases, or any public relations files maintained or issues by the University. Includes print, electronic, audio and audiovisual records.

Retention Policy #: 174

Includes all correspondence and documentation relating the requests for records that are furnished in public under Public Information Act (chapter 552, Government Code)

Retention Policy #: 175

Includes all correspondence and documentation relating to requests for records that are exempt under the Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code).

Retention Policy #: 177
Retention Policy #: 189

Plans and records relating to the process of planning new or redefined programs, services or projects of a component that are not included in or directly related to other records series in this schedule.

Retention Policy #: 199

This series documents the setting of measurable standards and procedures for health systems and professional quality by professionals on staff. This series may include but is not limited to: documentation of equipment monitoring, checks of quality control items, and any necessary corrections; reports by the staff; quality assurance committee notes; Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) conferences for residents, staff reviews and related correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 211
Retention Policy #: 220

Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) Annual, sub-annual, or special reports or studies on non-fiscal aspects of the University's programs, services, or projects compiled by University personnel, by advisory committees, or by consultants under contract with the University that are not noted elsewhere in this schedule. Includes reports distributed either internally or to other entities.

Retention Policy #: 223

Biennial narrative reports to the governor and legislature as required by the University's enabling status, including annual narrative reports if they are required by statute.

Retention Policy #: 224

Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) Annual, sub-annual, or special reports or studies on non-fiscal aspects of the University's programs, services, or projects compiled by University personnel, by advisory committees, or by consultants under contract with the University that are not noted elsewhere in this schedule. Includes reports distributed either internally or to other entities.

Retention Policy #: 225

Reports compiled by University personnel on a daily or other periodic basis pertaining to workload monitoring, task completion times, number of public contacts, and similar activities.

Retention Policy #: 226
Retention Policy #: 230

Quarterly and annual reports on University performance measures submitted to the executive and legislative offices.

Retention Policy #: 233

Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) Annual, sub-annual, or special reports or studies on non-fiscal aspects of the University's programs, services, or projects compiled by University personnel, by advisory committees, or by consultants under contract with the University that are not noted elsewhere in this schedule. Includes reports distributed either internally or to other entities.

Retention Policy #: 234

Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) Annual, sub-annual, or special reports or studies on non-fiscal aspects of the University's programs, services, or projects compiled by University personnel, by advisory committees, or by consultants under contract with the University that are not noted elsewhere in this schedule. Includes reports distributed either internally or to other entities.

Retention Policy #: 235

Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) Annual, sub-annual, or special reports or studies on non-fiscal aspects of the University's programs, services, or projects compiled by University personnel, by advisory committees, or by consultants under contract with the University that are not noted elsewhere in this schedule. Includes reports distributed either internally or to other entities.

Retention Policy #: 236

Reports and Studies (Non-Fiscal) Annual, sub-annual, or special reports or studies on non-fiscal aspects of the University's programs, services, or projects compiled by University personnel, by advisory committees, or by consultants under contract with the University that are not noted elsewhere in this schedule. Includes reports distributed either internally or to other entities.

Retention Policy #: 238

Notes or text of conference papers, presentations or reports delivered in conjunction with University work.

Retention Policy #: 239

Information or data collected and compiled for the purpose of producing non-fiscal reports.

Retention Policy #: 248
Retention Policy #: 263

Information resources and operational strategic plans prepared in accordance with Government Code 2054.095 and 2056.002.

Retention Policy #: 311

Records of suggestions or other submissions obtained through a suggestion process.May contain suggestion card submissions (electronic or paper) as well as any reports or summaries of the suggestion and associated response.

Retention Policy #: 314

Surveys returned by the customers or clients of the University, and the statistical data maintained rating the University's performance. May include surveys of employees, students or other individuals affilitated with the System or University.

Retention Policy #: 321

Copies of all proposed, withdrawn, emergency, and adopted rule; open meetings notices; or any other documents required by law to be submitted to the Texas Register.

Retention Policy #: 322
Retention Policy #: 327

Instructional materials developed by the University for training entities or individuals it regulates or serves.

Retention Policy #: 328

Records of temporary usefulness that are not an integral part of a records series of the University, that are not regularly filed within the University's record keeping system, and that are required only for a limited period of time for the completion of an action by an official or employee of the University or in the preparation of an ongoing records series. Transitory records are not essential to the fulfillment of statutory obligations or to the documentation of University functions. Some examples of transitory information, which can be in any medium (voice mail, fax, email, hard copy, etc.) are routine messages; telephone message notifications; internal meeting notices; routing slips; incoming letters or memoranda of transmittal that add nothing of substance to enclosures; and similar routine information used for communication, but not for the documentation, of a specific University transaction.

Retention Policy #: 351

Legal opinions from the UNTS Office of General Counsel or the Attorney General, including any request eliciting the opinions.

Retention Policy #: 352

Drafts of proposed legislation and related correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 353

Records created by or on behalf of the University in anticipation of or in the adjudication of a lawsuit. Medical Liability Claims and Litigation Files. Records related to threatened or asserted medical litigation or investigation. This series may include but is not limited to: discovery, legal counsel work-products, evidence files, exposure records, exhibits, final judgments, correspondence, financial records, etc.

Retention Policy #: 355

Logs or similar records used to register persons appearing before state agencies as required by Chapter 2004. Government Code, including quarterly reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Retention Policy #: 356

Any records of the University needed for the documentation of output, outcome, efficiency, and explanatory measures in the University's appropriations request or strategic plan, and for performance measures used to manage the University.

Retention Policy #: 357

Manuals, guidelines, administrative rules, or similar records distributed internally for the use of employees or externally to the public or those individuals or entities regulated by an agency that sets out the rules, policies, and procedures that govern an agency's programs, services, or projects.

Retention Policy #: 359

Working files used in the development of manuals, guidelines, administrative rules, or similar records distributed internally for the use of employees or externally to the public or those individuals or entities regulated by the University that sets out the rules, policies, and procedures that govern the University's programs, services, or projects.

Retention Policy #: 368

Reports made to the Attorney General on an agency's Public Information Act activities.

Retention Policy #: 369

Transcripts and final decisions of hearings conducted as part of the regulatory process, and hearings on proposed rules and changes. The records may be maintained with related information including meeting notices, proofs of publication, and meeting minutes.

Retention Policy #: 370

The regular assessment by the legislature of the continuing need for a state agency to exist. This records series may include but is not limited to staff and self evaluation reports and all related correspondence and documentation.

Retention Policy #: 371

Final agreement described by Government Code, 2009.054(c), associated with a matter conducted under an alternative dispute resolution procedure in which personnel of a state agency participated as a part on the agency's behalf.

Retention Policy #: 374

This records series consists of property deeds. The series may include but is not limited to: appraisals, surveys, descriptions of property, the names of grantors and grantees, mortgagers and mortgagees, and other supporting documents. The series may also document institution ownership of vehicles such as cars, vans, trucks, trailers, boats, tractors, and farm vehicles.

Retention Policy #: 376

This series documents the activities of a University department. Examples may include the completion of surveys and questionnaires, compilation of special studies for professional or academic associations, and special mailings. This series may include but is not limited to: arrangements documentation; working papers; questionnaires; survey forms; study designs; reports; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 379
Retention Policy #: 385

This records series represents compliance investigations. The series may include but is not limited to: documentation detailing the alleged compliance violation, investigative findings, reports, and any related documentation.

Retention Policy #: 400

This record series may include compliance opinions provided by the Office of Institutional Compliance, including any request eliciting the opinions.

Retention Policy #: 401

This series provides visual and/or aural documentation of institutional activities and events including students, faculty, and staff with significant relevance to either the institution's or individual unit's function and mission.

Retention Policy #: 403

This series documents facilities, services and other accommodations provided by the institution for events on campus. Records may include: facilities reservation agreements; room reservation lists; customer and room occupancy lists; catering services orders; purchase and supply records; customer evaluations; summary reports; and related correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 405

Includes related correspondence and financial documentation.

Retention Policy #: 406
Retention Policy #: 413

Consists of various information from professional organizations to which an employee or student may belong and records for work done for these organizations.

Retention Policy #: 414
Retention Policy #: 415
Retention Policy #: 419

Documents the collection of photographs or negatives created by or for a component. Includes events that document the component's organization, special ceremonies, occasions, events and facilities. May include commercially available material.

Retention Policy #: 554

This records series tracks the reporting activity data items from hotline calls, anonymous and individual reporting.

Retention Policy #: 565

This records series documents annual general compliance and General Compliance Awareness Training for UNTS, UNT and UNTD, training requirements and completion of training for all institutional employees.

Retention Policy #: 566

This records series supports institutional routine compliance reviews and monitoring activities.

Retention Policy #: 660

THIS SERIES DOCUMENTS THE ACTIVITIES AND ADMINISTRATION OF A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. RECORDS MAY INCLUDE: VOLUNTEER HOUR STATISTICS; INSURANCE REQUIREMENT INFORMATION; INACTIVE VOLUNTEER FILES CONTAINING APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE FORMS.

Retention Policy #: 665
Retention Policy #: 672

Includes institutional membership information, for the UNT System and each component institution

Retention Policy #: 673

Minutes, agendas, reports, and correspondence

Retention Policy #: 674

Legal opinions from the UNTS Office of General Counsel or the Attorney General, including any request eliciting the opinions.

Retention Policy #: 677

Reports, Studies, Analysis

Retention Policy #: 679

Notes or text of speeches, papers and presentations delivered in conjunction with University work.

Retention Policy #: 680

Instructional materials developed by the University for training entities or individuals it regulates or serves. UNTHSC Specific

Retention Policy #: 686
Retention Policy #: 687
Retention Policy #: 689

Includes official ballots and election results

Retention Policy #: 721

1.2 - Administrative Records-Records Management

Retention Policy #: 76

University level documents authorizing final disposition of records under a certified records retention schedule.

Retention Policy #: 116

Any periodic listing of all forms used internally or externally by the University

Retention Policy #: 117

Print masters of original version and all subsequent revisions to the University form, including any associated design or design modification requests.

Retention Policy #: 214

Logs or similar records listing records destroyed or transferred to the Archives. This will show the records series title, dates of records, and date destroyed or transferred.

Retention Policy #: 215

Records management plans and similar records that establish the policies and procedures under which records and information are managed in the University.

Retention Policy #: 216

University copy. Formerly RMD 105. Includes documentation of certification and approval - forms SLR 105C (formerly RMD 105C) and/or other forms designated by the State Records Administrator.

Retention Policy #: 217

Forms indicate records transferred to storage or a transfer of legal custody.

Retention Policy #: 430

University copy.

Retention Policy #: 431
Retention Policy #: 432

Includes indexes, card files, shelf lists, registers, guides, etc.

Retention Policy #: 434

Also includes documentation for disaster recovery services provided by other entities.

Retention Policy #: 435

Agency copy of form.

1.3 - Administrative Records-State Publications

Retention Policy #: 207

Background material copy (drafts), original artwork, photo negatives, prints, flats, etc. This includes all work performed both inside and outside the University.

Retention Policy #: 208

Once copy of each state publication as defined in the Appendix of this schedule, except a publication that is subject to a different retention period. For example, a meeting agenda (see item number 1.1.058) also meets the definition, but it must be retained permanently; item numbers 1.1.004, 1.1.055, 1.1.066, 1.1.068, and 4.5.003, which also meet the definition, are closely associated with the appropriations process and must be retained AC +6.

10.1 - Advancement and Donor Records

Retention Policy #: 10

This records series documents the activities of a department's alumni and may also provide alumni offices with information on alumni. Records may be used to: create a network of support from alumni, primarily through organized alumni groups; to track alumni; to monitor their achievements, activities, and recognitions; to create statistics; to reply to information requests; and to provide information on the accomplishments of previous students. This series may include but is not limited to: memberships lists with names, addresses, employer names and addresses, and positions; minutes, and directories; promotional materials concerning annual gatherings; homecoming plans and programs; data cards and files for individual alumni; degree recipient lists; outstanding alumni lists; student leader lists; class officer lists; foreign student rosters; international alumni club records; and notes, memorandum, and related correspondence concerning general alumni affairs.

Retention Policy #: 694

This series documents potential or realized private, corporate, or public agency funding to the institution, including endowments, gifts, donor records and trusts. This series may include but is not limited to: award guidelines; letters and agreements of gifts; amounts of donations received; names of donors; conditions placed on donations; copies of bequest instruments and wills from individuals or estates; gift / pledge transmittal forms; solicitation material; acknowledgement letters; copies of checks or securities documents; financial statements and reports, including records of fund disbursements; and related documentation and correspondence.

11.1 - Athletic Program Records

Retention Policy #: 16

2.1 - Electronic Data Processing Records-Automated

Retention Policy #: 17

Files needed for electronic data audits such as files or reports showing transactions accepted, rejected, suspended, and/or processed; history files/tapes; records of on-line updates to application files or security logs.

Retention Policy #: 19

Relatively long-lived computer files containing organized and consistent sets of complete and accurate electronic records. Examples include, but are not limited to, data tables of relational databases used by applications or computer programs

Retention Policy #: 20

Machine-readable files used in the creation, utilization, and updating of master files.

Retention Policy #: 70
Retention Policy #: 112

Automated indexes, lists, registers, and other finding aids used to provide access to records.

Retention Policy #: 124

Records documenting operational and maintenance requirements of computer hardware such as operating manuals, hardware/operating system requirements, hardware configurations, and equipment control systems.

Retention Policy #: 256

Automated software applications and operating system files including job control language, program listing/source code, etc.

Retention Policy #: 317

Records adequate to specify all technical characteristics necessary for reading or processing of electronic records and their timely, authorized disposition including documentation describing how a system operates and necessary for using the system such as user guides, system or sub-system definitions, system specifications, input and output specifications, and system flow charts; program descriptions and documentation such as program flowcharts, program maintenance logs, change notices, and other records that document modifications to computer programs; and data documentation necessary to access, retrieve, manipulate and interpret data in an automated system such as a data element dictionary, file layout, code book or table, and other records that explain the meaning, purpose, structure, logical relationships, and origin of the data elements.

2.2 - Electronic Data Processing Records-Computer Operations and Technical Support

Retention Policy #: 22

Forms and logs used to reconcile batches submitted for processing against batches received and processed.

Retention Policy #: 57

Schedules or similar records showing computer jobs to be run and other reports by computer operators or programmers of work performed.

Retention Policy #: 58

Chargeback records to data processing services users. Records used to document, calculate costs and bill program units for computer usage and data processing services. These records are also used for cost recovery, budgeting, or administrative purposes.

Retention Policy #: 178

Reports showing transactions that are accepted, rejected, suspended, and or processed.

Retention Policy #: 210

Information verifying the quality of system, hardware, or software operations including records of errors or failures and the loss of data resulting from such failures, documentation of abnormal termination and of error free processing, checks of changes put into production, transaction histories, and other records needed as an audit trail to evaluate data accuracy.

Retention Policy #: 316

Electronic files or automated logs created to monitor computer systems such as print spool logs, console logs, tape activity logs, etc.

Retention Policy #: 440

This record series may include, but not limited to, the Information Security Risk Self-Assessment Survey, supporting documentation, communication and feedback, analysis, and reports.

Retention Policy #: 441

Manuals, guidelines, or similar documents establishing data processing policies and procedures in the University in such areas as access and security, systems development, data retention and disposition, data ownership, production control, system back-up, etc.

Retention Policy #: 444

Data resident on hard drives that make use of user specific information transmitted by the Web server onto the users computer so that the information might be available for later access by itself or other servers.

Retention Policy #: 445

A record of the documents visited during an Internet session that allows users to access previously visited pages more quickly or to generate a record of usage of a state owned computer.

3.1 - Personnel Records-Employee

Retention Policy #: 12

Applications, resumes, transcripts, letters of reference, and similar documents whose submission by candidates for vacant positions is required on the application form, by application procedures, or in the employment advertisement.

Retention Policy #: 13

Applications, resumes, transcripts, letters of reference, and similar documents whose submission by candidates for vacant positions is required on the application form, by application procedures, or in the employment advertisement.

Retention Policy #: 27
Retention Policy #: 30
Retention Policy #: 45
Retention Policy #: 66

Criminal history record information obtained for job applicants, University employees, camp or related event.

Retention Policy #: 84

Notes, memoranda, or reports relating to the counseling of an employee for work-related, personal, or substance abuse problems. Usually maintained at the supervisory level except in those agencies with counseling staff.

Retention Policy #: 88

University copies of information relating to the selection by employees/retirees of life, disability, health, and other types of insurance offered by the UNT System to its employees.

Retention Policy #: 94

Internal or external announcements or advertisements of job openings, promotions, training programs, or opportunities for overtime.

Retention Policy #: 95

Includes notes of interviews with candidates, questions asked of applicants, audio and videotapes of job interviews, driving record and previous injury checks, pre-employment physical examinations, pre-employment drug screening test results, polygraph examination results, and all other records that document the selection process.

Retention Policy #: 123

Records relating to the review of employee grievances against personnel policies, working conditions, etc.

Retention Policy #: 184

Evaluations completed that are used to measure and rate employee performance.

Retention Policy #: 186

Disciplinary actions are those actions which may affect pay, status, or tenure. They are imposed to discipline an employee whose conduct is harmful to the best interests of the state, the University, or the employee work force, and for failure to improve performance or conduct following imposition of corrective action. May include cause for demotion, suspension, or dismissal, and the reasons for failure to give written notice of resignation. May also be used to document evidence of employee self-improvement efforts, as well as favorable and unfavorable communication.

Retention Policy #: 188

Forms or similar records used to place a new employee on the budget or to change information concerning the records of an employee including pay grade, position classification, employee number, evaluation date, and termination of employment, biographical data sheets, employee separation forms, exit/clearance forms, notifications of intent to hire faculty candidates, name change forms, and position audit documentation.

Retention Policy #: 202

Job descriptions, including all associated task or skill statements, for positions in the University.

Retention Policy #: 241
Retention Policy #: 249

Retention period applies if the University replies to the sender of a resume that it will be kept on file should future job openings occur.

Retention Policy #: 326

Certificates of completion, transcripts, test scores or similar records documenting the training, testing or continuing education achievements of an employee (including public safety officers).

Retention Policy #: 453

Includes requests for flex (flexible, flextime) program schedules.

Retention Policy #: 454

For faculty and staff.

Retention Policy #: 461

This series documents the periodic consideration of faculty who are eligible for promotion in rank and change in tenure status, faculty appointments, and compliance with UNT regulations for periodic performance evaluation of tenured faculty. Records may include but are not limited to appointment, promotion and tenure proposals submitted by department for review by the Promotion, Tenure and Appointment Committee, committee member working notes, committee recommendations and approvals, and documentation of post tenure review recommendations. Proposals may include but are not limited to: Chairs' letter of proposal, department or school committee's letter of recommendation, letters of evaluation and a current curriculum vitae.

Retention Policy #: 465

Nondiscrimination ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Retention Policy #: 467

Corrective actions are those actions which do not affect pay, status, or tenure and are imposed to correct or improve an employee's job performance.

Retention Policy #: 468

Medical or physical examination reports or certificates of employees for whom periodic monitoring of health or fitness is required.

Retention Policy #: 470

University copies of information relating to the selection of available benefit options other than insurance.

Retention Policy #: 472

Awards, Incentives, Tenure, etc.

Retention Policy #: 473

Form completed and signed by employee or official, or former employee or official, electing to keep home address, home telephone number, social security number, and family information open or confidential under the Public Information Act, Government Code 552.024.

Retention Policy #: 652

This series documents the retention of forms used to authorize a UNT business unit to conduct a criminal history check upon an individual who has applied for a staff position. This series does not include results for the criminal history check.

Retention Policy #: 653

This series documents the retention of criminal history checks which have produced adverse results that are used as a basis for employment denial. This series can include authorization forms and associated results.

Retention Policy #: 655

This series documents the retention of forms used to authorize a UNT business unit to conduct a criminal history check upon an individual who has applied for a position within a camp/related event. This series does not include results for the criminal history check.

Retention Policy #: 656

This series documents the retention of forms used to authorize a UNT business unit to conduct a criminal history check upon an individual who has applied for a faculty position. This series does not include results for the criminal history check.

Retention Policy #: 657

This series documents the retention of forms used to authorize a UNT business unit to conduct a criminal history check upon an individual who has applied for a student employee position. This series does not include results for the criminal history check.

Retention Policy #: 664

Consultation records, notes, letters, memos, emails, reports and other documentation.

Retention Policy #: 703

Includes records for funding support of events and expenditures of funds.

Retention Policy #: 722
Retention Policy #: 723

This record series consists of the positive results of a drug test under the drug free workplace act or as required for cdl or other drivers under us dot regulations as well as records related to canceled tests. This series might include documents generated in decisions to administer reasonable suspicion or post- accident testing, or in verifying the existence of a medical explanation of the inability of the driver to provide adequate breath or to provide a urine specimen for testing. In addition, the case file could be included: the employer's copy of an alcohol test form, including the results of the test; a copy of the controlled substances test chain of custody control form; documents sent by the medical review officer to the employer; notice to report for testing; affidavit signed by the employee stating any prescription drugs or over the counter medication currently taken; final clearance to resume working. This can include memorandum and correspondence related to an employee's refusal to take or submit samples for an alcohol and/or controlled substance test(s) (49 cfr 382.401).

Retention Policy #: 724

This record series consists of the positive results of a drug test under the drug free workplace act or as required for cdl or other drivers under us dot regulations as well as records related to canceled tests. This series might include documents generated in decisions to administer reasonable suspicion or post-accident testing, or in verifying the existence of a medical explanation of the inability of the driver to provide adequate breath or to provide a urine specimen for testing. In addition, the case file could be included: the employer's copy of an alcohol test form, including the results of the test; a copy of the controlled substances test chain of custody control form; documents sent by the medical review officer to the employer; notice to report for testing; affidavit signed by the employee stating any prescription drugs or over the counter medication currently taken; final clearance to resume working. This can include memorandum and correspondence related to an employee's refusal to take or submit samples for an alcohol and/or controlled substance test(s) (49 cfr 382.401).

Retention Policy #: 31a

Bonds posted by employees and individuals or entities under contract with the University for the performance of the duties of a position or the terms of a contract with the University. (a) Execute, renewed, or amended on or after September 1, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 31b

Bonds posted by employees and individuals or entities under contract with the University for the performance of the duties of a position or the terms of a contract with the University. (b) Execute, renewed, or amended on or before August 31, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 92a

Includes faculty and administrative/professional appointment letters.
(a) Executed, renewed, or amended on or after September 1, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 92b

Includes faculty and administrative/professional appointment letters. (b) Executed, renewed, or amended on or before August 31, 2015.

3.2 - Personnel Records-Payroll

Retention Policy #: 78

Applications and authorizations from employees giving permission to the agency to directly deposit funds into a specified bank account.

Retention Policy #: 85

Documentation used to start, modify, or stop all voluntary or required deductions from payroll, including garnishment or other court ordered attachments.

Retention Policy #: 86

Documentation of employee earnings. Records may include but are not limited to: Payroll Earnings Registers, Alpha Register, Check Distribution, Check Register, Employee Name Sequence, Daily Transactions, Checks issued for the month, Earning Statement, Canceled Checks and Online adjustments, Monthly detail of close-out

Retention Policy #: 110

This series provides a summary record of data reported on the annual wage and tax statements for agency employees, corrections to these statements, and a record of transmittal to the federal government. Records include print-outs from the agency by year in social security number order which include names, social security numbers, tax subject earnings, other data required by law, summary transmittal forms, and FICA records. Forms may include 1099, W-2, FICA, and other tax records.

Retention Policy #: 128

Includes supporting documentation

Retention Policy #: 129

Used to make increases or decreases to employees' gross pay, FICA, retirement, or in the computation of taxes.

Retention Policy #: 183

This records series lists the employee name, employee number, and employee signature for a specific pay period.

Retention Policy #: 259
Retention Policy #: 339

Employer's copy of Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate

Retention Policy #: 340

Wage/rate tables for employees (salary ranges, positions, etc). May include survey data compiled for the creation of a pay plan.

Retention Policy #: 693

3.3 - Personnel Records-Personnel Administration

Retention Policy #: 9

Affirmative action plans for both regular employees and apprenticeship programs.

Retention Policy #: 23

Employee benefit plans such as pension, life, health, and disability insurance; deferred compensation, etc; including amendments.

Retention Policy #: 82

Includes documentation used to complete EEO reports.

Retention Policy #: 89

Employee Listings. Detailed listings of employees within organizational structure. Any reports compiled by an agency on aspects of personnel staffing, including listings of all staff by program or name, staff hired during a month, position vacancies, analyses of turnover rates and seasonality of employment, etc.

Retention Policy #: 98

Reports, studies, aggregated or summary data, and similar documentation compiled to monitor and demonstrate compliance with the Federal Equal Pay Act.

Retention Policy #: 148

Reports providing statistical information on labor force.

Retention Policy #: 187

Minimum information needed to verify employment, includes name, social security number, exact dates of employment, last known address and most recent public access option form.

Retention Policy #: 201

Records relating to review and monitoring of job classifications within the University.

Retention Policy #: 219

Requests and authorizations for travel; educational programs, workshops; or for other work-related activities for which the expenses are defrayed or reimbursed.

Retention Policy #: 246

Applications for and supporting documentation evidence the grant of tuition exemptions or assistance. This series may include but is not limited to, employment waivers for out of state tuition, authorizations, tuition benefits, and related documentation.

Retention Policy #: 341

Work, duty, shift, crew, or case schedules, rosters, or assignments.

Retention Policy #: 381

This series documents the application and approval of international scholars for permanent immigrant status. This series may include but is not limited to: Application for Permanent Employment Certifications (Department of Labor (DOL) Form ETA 9089); Application for Alien Employment Certification (DOL Form ETA 750); recruitment reports; copy of job advertisement in national professional jounal; wage determination; and related materials.

Retention Policy #: 382

This series documents the temporary employment of international exchange visitors (non-immigrants) by the institution and is used to monitor compliance with federal United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations. Includes Labor Condition Application (DOL Form 9035/9035E), wage rate documentation, benefits summaries, and related materials for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas.

Retention Policy #: 383

Includes documentation of an institution’s sponsorship of an applicant using United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker).

Retention Policy #: 475

A record certifying the percentage of time worked on a sponsored project during a particular reporting period.

Retention Policy #: 476

Reports to the University from TWC or its predecessor pertaining to employees.

Retention Policy #: 477

Any internally distributed manuals, guidelines, or similar records that define University wide policies and procedures concerning the personnel of the University.

Retention Policy #: 478

Any documents detailing the procedural duties and responsibilities of the University positions on a position-by-position basis.

Retention Policy #: 479

Aptitude or skills tests required of job applicants or of current personnel to qualify for promotion or transfer.

Retention Policy #: 480

Aptitude and skills test papers of job applicants or of current personnel taking a test to qualify for promotion or transfer.

Retention Policy #: 481

Records of the validation of aptitude and skills tests.

Retention Policy #: 482

Instructional materials associated with in-house training of university personnel on personnel policies and procedures and other policies and procedures that govern the University's programs, services, or projects.

Retention Policy #: 483

Includes but is not limited to training attendance records and other records associated with in-house training of university personnel on personnel policies and procedures and other policies and procedures that govern the University's programs, services, or projects.

3.4 - Personnel Records-Time and Leave

Retention Policy #: 7

Used to create employee leave balances, to transfer leave balances when an employee transfers positions, to adjust carry-over balances on August 31, to correct errors on leave accumulation, and to close out leave accounts on separated employees.

Retention Policy #: 149

Cumulative report is issued each pay cycle and provides employee leave status information for each position.

Retention Policy #: 179
Retention Policy #: 180
Retention Policy #: 254

Requests submitted, approvals, number of hours transferred in and out, etc.

Retention Policy #: 323

Dates and hours.

Retention Policy #: 324

A record of the number of hours worked and the number of hours taken as leave.

Retention Policy #: 325

This series may include but not be limited to Leave Request Forms, Electronic Time Adjustment Approval Requests and other supporting documentation.

Retention Policy #: 484

This series documents requests for leave and granted leaves by employees under provisions of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Records may include but are not limited to: employee leave request forms; notices to employees of leaves granted or rejected; Certification of Physician or Practitioner for employee or a family member; employee backup information and leave history records; employee time records and documentation of leave taken; continuation of health and dental insurance benefits documentation; dispute records regarding designation of leave as FMLA; and related documentation and correspondence.

4.1 - Fiscal Records -Worksheets, Detail Information on Transaction or Event

Retention Policy #: 4

This series documents an agency's expenditures and purchases. Records may include but are not limited to: departmental purchase orders; contract release orders; balance sheets; bills; invoices; invoice vouchers; journal voucher/entry forms; price quotes; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 25

Provides itemized billing record for services rendered.

Retention Policy #: 40

This consists of canceled checks issued for authorized payments or refunds.

Retention Policy #: 96

Documents the hold(s) placed on funds for payment of services.

Retention Policy #: 135
Retention Policy #: 136
Retention Policy #: 137

Production, job, labor, quotes, pricing, specifications, etc.

Retention Policy #: 143

Transfer of funds between chart field strings or between account numbers. This records series may contain but not be limited to cover sheet, supporting documentation and expenditure vouchers.

Retention Policy #: 329
Retention Policy #: 486

Direct Deposit Registers.

4.2 - Fiscal Records-Documents of Original Entry

Retention Policy #: 43

Cash deposit slips.

Retention Policy #: 44

Includes receipts for fees (permits, licenses, renewals, etc.)

Retention Policy #: 68
Retention Policy #: 97

Orders, statements, change orders, etc.

Retention Policy #: 120

A record of budget entries and transfers of funds between and agency's budgets.

Retention Policy #: 209

Requisitions, orders, receiving reports, invoices, or statements, change orders, best value determinations, etc.

Retention Policy #: 337
Retention Policy #: 338
Retention Policy #: 418

Records providing vendor profile information.

Retention Policy #: 490

Travel, Payroll, etc.

Retention Policy #: 708
Retention Policy #: 720

4.3 - Fiscal Records-Journals or Registers

Retention Policy #: 144
Retention Policy #: 145
Retention Policy #: 146
Retention Policy #: 147

Journals or Registers- Students Loans

4.4 - Fiscal Records-Ledgers

Retention Policy #: 150
Retention Policy #: 151
Retention Policy #: 152
Retention Policy #: 491

4.5 - Fiscal Records-Reports

Retention Policy #: 34
Retention Policy #: 222

Required by the General Appropriations Act (100 Day Report)

Retention Policy #: 227

Special purpose - i.e. federal financial reports, salary reports, etc. Includes HUB Reports

Retention Policy #: 228

Includes University Monthly budget reports.

Retention Policy #: 237

This records series consists of the supporting documents of the financial status of the specific entity concerning its operation for the preceding year.

Retention Policy #: 495

Required by the General Appropriations Act.

Retention Policy #: 496
Retention Policy #: 497
Retention Policy #: 498

4.6 - Fiscal Records-Documents Showing Compliance with System of Internal Control

Retention Policy #: 42
Retention Policy #: 138
Retention Policy #: 170
Retention Policy #: 213

4.7 - Fiscal Records-Other Fiscal

Retention Policy #: 3

Any internally distributed manuals, guidelines, or similar records that define agency wide policies and procedures concerning the accounting function of an agency.

Retention Policy #: 21

Periodic statement of bank balances containing information showing income and outgoings on a bank account.

Retention Policy #: 41
Retention Policy #: 48
Retention Policy #: 54

Statements issued by the Comptroller's office, including statements of assurance, financial integrity statements, statements and response to proposals, etc.

Retention Policy #: 77

A list of accounts used by an organization with each account usually assigned a number or code.

Retention Policy #: 109

This series documents state and
federal grant projects participated
in or administered by state
agencies. It includes grant
authorization records, which
provide evidence of the award of
grants to or by agencies;
grant/project financial or
performance reports, which are
periodic reports of financial activity
and/or program performance
related to grants received or made
by agencies.

Retention Policy #: 113
Retention Policy #: 114
Retention Policy #: 121

Charge or bill statements received by agencies from the TFC for services provided.

Retention Policy #: 205
Retention Policy #: 218
Retention Policy #: 250
Retention Policy #: 255

Signature cards or similar records
establishing authority of an agency
employee to initiate or authorize
financial transactions on behalf of
an agency.

Retention Policy #: 260
Retention Policy #: 366

This records series documents the creation of accounts. Records may include but are not limited to active dates of account, modification of account numbers and related documents and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 499

This records series documents attempts to collect monies for non-negotiable (usually non-sufficient funds) checks received for payment to university accounts. Records consist of master list of checks returned to the agency and may contain names; addresses; telephone numbers; banks upon which checks were drawn; reasons for return; and notations of any prior activity.

Retention Policy #: 500

This records series documents lists of identification numbers assigned to the fixed assets owned by an agency to be used in the process of tracking and accounting for those assets.

Retention Policy #: 670

This record series includes documentation, proposals and funding requests submitted to the Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment and Redesign.

5.1 - Support Services Records-General

Retention Policy #: 47

Schedules of prices charged by the University for services to the public or other agencies including any documentation used to determine the charges.

Retention Policy #: 62

Any record created by the University to track any type of incoming and outgoing correspondence or packages by the U.S. Postal Service or by private couriers.

Retention Policy #: 63

This series provides a record of items that are mailed by the department via UPS, Federal Express, or another carrier. Records may be used for billing and/or tracking. These records include: printing and mailing shipping forms; parcel mailing order forms; and related correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 73
Retention Policy #: 74
Retention Policy #: 134

Includes underlying patents, trademarks and copyrights, financial documentation, related correspondence and any other supporting documentation.

Retention Policy #: 159

Any mailing address, telephone or fax number, or e-mail address records maintained by the University on its employees or on entities or persons it serves.

Retention Policy #: 173

Any internally distributed manuals, guidelines, or similar records that establish standard office procedures for the University; for example, University style manuals, telephone protocols, mail room procedures, print shop and photocopy ordering instructions.

Retention Policy #: 203

Records and reports of postage expenses , deposits and receipts for postage. Postal meter usage reports

Retention Policy #: 247

Includes word processing and data processing.

Retention Policy #: 501
Retention Policy #: 503

This records series consists of bulk mailing permits.

Retention Policy #: 505

This records series consists of receipts for registered mail.

Retention Policy #: 506

This records series consists of legal documents, correspondence, reports, etc. relating to the negotiation of contracts and leases that were not executed.

Retention Policy #: 507

Does not include licenses and permits issued by an agency as part of its statutory responsibilities.

Retention Policy #: 509

List of agency contracts, leases, and agreements including general obligation, land lease, utilities, and construction contracts.

Retention Policy #: 133a

For vehicles, equipment, etc. (a) Executed, renewed, or amended on or after September 1, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 133b

For vehicles, equipment, etc. (b) Executed, renewed, or amended on or before August 31, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 59a

Contracts, leases, and agreements include general obligation, land lease, utilities, and construction except for buildings. Documents include specifications, affidavits of publication of calls for bids, accepted bids, performance bonds, contracts, purchase orders, inspection reports, and correspondence. May also include other applicable documentation in the master contract file per Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Contract Management Guide. (a) Executed, renewed, or amended on or after September 1, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 59b

Contracts, leases, and agreements include general obligation, land lease, utilities, and construction except for buildings. Documents include specifications, affidavits of publication of calls for bids, accepted bids, performance bonds, contracts, purchase orders, inspection reports, and correspondence. May also include other applicable documentation in the master contract file per Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Contract Management Guide. (b) Executed, renewed, or amended on or before August 31, 2015.

5.2 - Support Services Records-Facility Management

Retention Policy #: 14
Retention Policy #: 35

Building construction contracts, surety bonds, and inspection records.

Retention Policy #: 37

Planning, design, and construction records; accepted and rejected bids; correspondence; etc.

Retention Policy #: 38
Retention Policy #: 56

Includes requests for installation, moves service, etc.; and service/repair logbooks, etc.

Retention Policy #: 69

Reports of damage to state property.

Retention Policy #: 100

Updates University portion of the inventory listing and adds, changes, transfers or deletes items from inventory.

Retention Policy #: 101
Retention Policy #: 102
Retention Policy #: 106

Reservation logs or similar records relating to the use of University facilities such as meeting rooms, auditoriums, etc.

Retention Policy #: 139

Listing shows all additions, changes, deletions, and transfer time for the monthly processing period.

Retention Policy #: 140

Property, equipment supply verification.

Retention Policy #: 141

This Series documents changes in state owned property; requests to declare items as surplus, salvage, or scrap. Records may include related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 158
Retention Policy #: 206
Retention Policy #: 257
Retention Policy #: 312

This series is used to document supply usage and charges. This series may include but is not limited to: stock printouts; inventory reports; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 313

This records series consists of a list of surplus equipment which is advertised, and consequently sold at public auction. The information may include but not be limited to an Agreement For Auctioneer Services; advertising documents; Terms And Conditions Of Sale; a financial report of money received for items sold at auction, and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 332
Retention Policy #: 344

Shows additions, changes, transfers, and deletions of information within the inventory system. Data include University, division, tag number, batch, document, transaction date, location, item code, description, date, and cost.

Retention Policy #: 510

List of codes used to designate buildings at various locations and campuses of the University.

Retention Policy #: 513

This series documents the condition, upkeep, and routine maintenance of the institution's buildings and grounds.

Retention Policy #: 514

Includes architectural and engineering drawings, profiles, and blueprints.

Retention Policy #: 515
Retention Policy #: 516

5.3 - Support Services Records-Purchasing

Retention Policy #: 52
Retention Policy #: 118
Retention Policy #: 119

This records series consists of documentation relating to a demand upon a carrier for cargo loss or damage or for the repayment of an overcharge.

Retention Policy #: 176

This records series consists of customer notification that their order was received by the supplier.

Retention Policy #: 181

This series documents the receipt of equipment, supplies, other items and services from vendors. The series includes: packing slips; shipping and container lists; and bills of lading.

Retention Policy #: 394

A record of purchases made with a University Procurement Card. This records series may include but not be limited to: Procurement Card Transaction Log, original charge slip, sales receipt, packing slip, invoice, or any other information related to the purchase.

Retention Policy #: 521

Log, register, etc., providing a record of purchase orders issued, orders received, and similar data on procurement status.

Retention Policy #: 522

Requests for information preliminary to the procurement of goods or services by direct purchase or bid.

Retention Policy #: 24a

Includes bid requisition/authorizations, invitations to bid or propose, bid specifications, successful and unsuccessful bids, and bid tabulation/evaluations. a) Associated with a contract executed, renewed, or amended on or after September 1, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 24b

Includes bid requisition/authorizations, invitations to bid or propose, bid specifications, successful and unsuccessful bids, and bid tabulation/evaluations. b) Associated with a contract executed, renewed, or amended on or before August 31, 2015.

Retention Policy #: 24c

Includes bid requisition/authorizations, invitations to bid or propose, bid specifications, successful and unsuccessful bids, and bid tabulation/evaluations. c) Unsuccessful bids that do not meet agency submission requirements and are not included in bid evaluation process (e.g. withdrawn, missed submission deadline, incomplete submission, etc.).

5.4 - Support Services Records-Risk Management

Retention Policy #: 65
Retention Policy #: 80

Emergency preparedness procedures in the event of severe weather or any potential damage to institutional property due to storms, riots, fires, droughts, floods, or other events which could affect normal operations and facilities within the jurisdiction of the institution. The preparedness portion may include but is not limited to: department specific procedures, a list of essential employees, housing, emergency numbers, etc. The recovery portion may include but is not limited to: diaries; logs; reports; photographs; notes which indicate or document what happened, when, and where; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 87
Retention Policy #: 90

Records relating to the issuance of keys, identification cards, building passes, usernames, passwords, signed statements or similar instruments of access to agency facilities, equipment or automated systems.

Retention Policy #: 91
Retention Policy #: 104

Plans for evacuation of University facilities in cases of emergency.

Retention Policy #: 115

Orders issued by Fire Marshal to correct deficiencies in compliance with fire code.

Retention Policy #: 125
Retention Policy #: 126

Records of training given employees in an agency hazard communications program. Includes radiation safety, chemical safety, and biological safety/blood borne pathogens.

Retention Policy #: 127

This series documents the receipt, shipment, and disposal of chemical material or hazardous wastes on campus. This series includes but is not limited to: chemical and waste inspection forms; drum packing sheets; Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest forms (EPA 8700); Certificates of Disposal from vendors; land disposal notification forms; waste disposal records; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 130

This records series documents records produces to report injuries to employees, students and visitors on campus.

Retention Policy #: 131

Fire, safety, and other inspection records of University facilities and equipment. Includes, but is not limited to, testing records, fire alarm certificates (new buildings), certification of asbestos-free building (new buildings).

Retention Policy #: 160
Retention Policy #: 212
Retention Policy #: 229
Retention Policy #: 336

Logs, registers or similar records documenting visitors to limited access or restricted areas of University facilities.

Retention Policy #: 342
Retention Policy #: 343

Controlled Substance Drug Logs/DEA Forms/Chemical Inventories

Retention Policy #: 688

Includes records related to the declaration of emergency, financial records which document the expenditure of emergency funding. This series is intended to capture copies of records (which document the expenditure of funds) in other record series and hold them together in order to chronicle the emergency management process.

Retention Policy #: 727

Includes terminated badge files, Lifetime Cumulative Occupational Radiation Dose (TRC Form 21-2) and Individual Monitoring Results (TRC Form 21-3).

Retention Policy #: 728
Retention Policy #: 729

5.5 - Support Services Records-Telecommunication

Retention Policy #: 26

In addition to summary detail, includes any accompanying detailed listing of long distance calls.

Retention Policy #: 81

Documentation relating to disputed long distance calls, including documents evidencing repayment by employees for personal log distance use.

Retention Policy #: 156

Long distance logs created by agencies for internal documentation purposes. Includes any similar logs created for long distance facsimile or electronic transmissions.

Retention Policy #: 262

Internal listing of all incoming/outgoing telephone activity to individual telephone stations.

Retention Policy #: 315

Internal listing of all incoming/outgoing University telephone activity.

Retention Policy #: 551

In addition to summary detail, includes any accompanying detailed listing of long distance calls.

5.6 - Support Services Records-Vehicles

Retention Policy #: 155

Includes the university driver form as well as the driving record check.

Retention Policy #: 169

Includes mileage, fuel/oil consumption, passengers carried and other related operational information. Vehicle Operations Logs (formerly 5.6.006).

Retention Policy #: 182
Retention Policy #: 334
Retention Policy #: 552

This series documents accidents involving vehicles owned by the University. This series may include but is not limited to: vehicle accident reports; vehicle accident claims; damage or loss of state property reports and related documentation and correspondence. Information may include: vehicle type and identification number; name of party using the vehicle; notation of condition before and after use; and authorizing signatures.

Retention Policy #: 613
Retention Policy #: 614
Retention Policy #: 615

6.1 - Police Records

Retention Policy #: 190
Retention Policy #: 191
Retention Policy #: 192

Documents offenses, that occur on the university campus that violate state laws and regulations. This records series may contain but is not limited to case number, type of report, date, time, complainant or victim, address and details of report.

Retention Policy #: 193

Documents offenses, that occur on the university campus that violate state laws and regulations. This records series may contain but is not limited to case number, type of report, date, time, complainant or victim, address and details of report.

Retention Policy #: 196

Documents offenses, that occur on the university campus that violate state laws and regulations. This records series may contain but is not limited to case number, type of report, date, time, complainant or victim, address and details of report.

Retention Policy #: 197

Documents offenses, that occur on the university campus that violate state laws and regulations. This records series may contain but is not limited to case number, type of report, date, time, complainant or victim, address and details of report.

Retention Policy #: 560
Retention Policy #: 567

This records series consists of surveillance video tapes created to monitor activities occurring within and outside of institutional buildings.

Retention Policy #: 568
Retention Policy #: 569

Reports, logs, and other records pertinent to documenting the dissemination of criminal histories and other information to law enforcement or other agencies through crime information networks (e.g., TCIC, NCIC) or by other methods and similar records documenting inquiries for and the receipt of information.

Retention Policy #: 571
Retention Policy #: 572

Includes jumper cable service, unlocking doors, etc.

Retention Policy #: 573
Retention Policy #: 575

Reports concerning incidents or complaints that, after investigation, did not appear to have involved the commission of a crime.

Retention Policy #: 576

Reports created by dispatcher on each call for service showing date and time call received, nature of call, and details of action taken in response to call.

Retention Policy #: 608

This series consists of requests for, and results of, criminal and other background checks and information on employees.

Retention Policy #: 609

This series consists of requests for, and results of, criminal and other background checks and information on applicants.

Retention Policy #: 610

This series consists of requests for, and results of, criminal and other background checks and information on employees.

Retention Policy #: 611

This series consists of requests for, and results of, criminal and other background checks and information on applicants.

Retention Policy #: 659

This record series includes recordings of all phone extensions and radio channels in the Police Communications Center, Parking Office and Detective's offices.

Retention Policy #: 666
Retention Policy #: 671

This record series may contain academy recruitment records, lesson plans, instructor biographies, records of tests and other evaluation instruments, meeting minutes of advisory boards and inspection and follow-up reports of TCLEOSE inspectors.

7.1 - Student Records

Retention Policy #: 268

This series provides up-to-date information on student's activity from point of enrollment to graduation or date of last attendance. Information may include personal data, activity reports, graduate student qualifying examinations, copies of placement tests, copies of partial transcripts, correspondence, evidence of graduation or last date of attendance, and related information.

Retention Policy #: 274
Retention Policy #: 319

Records may include but are not limited to: examinations and answers; quizzes and answers; course(work) papers; term papers; and essay assignments. This series does not include graduate student qualifying or comprehensive examinations.

Retention Policy #: 393
Retention Policy #: 604

This records series provides a historical record of any academic honors and/or awards given to students.

7.10 - Student Records - International

Retention Policy #: 290
Retention Policy #: 345

This series documents institution assistance to international students who have been admitted to academic programs. These records primarily concern institution admissions, immigration issues, and other non-academic matters. Records may include but are not limited to: copies of visa; scholarship information; institution admissions forms; graduate school applications; transcripts of previous college work; grade reports of prior college work; grade reports from institutional courses; international student advisors notes; degree completion certificates; explanations for student withdrawals; recommendations and evaluations of students; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 350

This series documents institution assistance to international students who have failed to enroll in academic programs. . These records primarily concern institution admissions, immigration issues, and other non-academic matters. Records may include but are not limited to: copies of visa; scholarship information; institution admissions forms; graduate school applications; transcripts of previous college work; grade reports of prior college work; grade reports from institutional courses; international student advisors notes; degree completion certificates; explanations for student withdrawals; recommendations and evaluations of students; and related documentation and correspondence.

7.2 - Student Records - Faculty

Retention Policy #: 108

Record of students in course and work completed. Includes computer and non-computer-generated grade sheets, and other such materials that permit a reconstruction of a student's graded performance in a course.

Retention Policy #: 578

This records series consists of information/surveys done to evaluate the course and/or the instructor. May include correspondence, reports, etc.

Retention Policy #: 585
Retention Policy #: 590

This records series documents the development, approval, and the implementation of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs and any other reorganizations or changes to established programs. This may include, but is not limited to, working papers, final reports, related course descriptions, outlines, sample examinations, textbook lists, etc.

Retention Policy #: 593

Course Outlines, Descriptions and Syllabi.This record series contains course descriptions, syllabi, outlines, lesson plans, faculty lecture notes, handouts, master copy of exams, and miscellaneous instructional materials.

7.3 - Student Records - Admission

Retention Policy #: 302
Retention Policy #: 579

This series documents the application process for individuals seeking admission to the institution. Records may include but are not limited to: admission applications; program applications; academic transcripts from other institutions; test scores; letters of admittance; personal statements; publications; letters of recommendation; resumes; waivers of rights to access letters of recommendation and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 580

This series documents the application process for individuals seeking admission to the institution. Records may include but are not limited to: admission applications; program applications; academic transcripts from other institutions; test scores; letters of admittance; personal statements; publications; letters of recommendation; resumes; waivers of rights to access letters of recommendation and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 581

This series provides summary information relating to student admission programs which may be used for control, planning or review.

Retention Policy #: 658

Admissions applications received without required fee payment.

7.4 - Student Records - Financial Aid

Retention Policy #: 280

This series may include but is not limited to, Statements of Truth - in - Lending, cancellations, income verifications, interview and assistance records, needs analysis, status change records, etc.

Retention Policy #: 304

May include application materials for students receiving the scholarships; forms rating the applicants; award notification letters, etc.

Retention Policy #: 347

A record of students who have applied for departmental scholarships and who have not been awarded scholarship funds.

Retention Policy #: 349

A record of a departmentally administered scholarship program (not administered by university Financial Aid). May include documentation of the establishment of the fund (administrative requirements for the scholarship, donations received, copies of wills, etc.), correspondence regarding the scholarship program, list of recipients, etc.

7.5 - Student Records - Finance

Retention Policy #: 244
Retention Policy #: 589

7.6 - Student Records - Campus Life/Services

Retention Policy #: 277

This series documents the participation of children and youth in programs sponsored by the institution. The series may include: applications; enrollment records; progress reports and assessments; immunization records; parental consent forms; activity records; lists of attendees and related correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 277

This series documents student disciplinary actions. Records may include but are not limited to: incident reports; final report; evident; notification of allegations; timely notice forms; conduct – pending, conduct restitution, suspension lists; disciplinary reports; informal discussion notes; formal hearing notes and associated audio/visual recording; final summary statement; decision statement; appeals documentation; and other related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 289

This series provides a record of occupancy in all institution administered housing. The series may include but is not limited to: housing requests, housing assignments, signed housing policies, driver's license forms, reservation/housing agreements, tenant rent and deposit receipts, tenant discrepancies memos, rent delinquent notices, vacating notices and related documentation and correspondence

Retention Policy #: 596

This series documents the history, development, and policies of campus student organizations.

Retention Policy #: 651

Records and supporting documentation for University Affiliated Student Group discipline. Records may include but are not limited to: incidents reports; final reports; evidence; notification of allegation; timely notice forms; conduct-pending, conduct-restitution, suspension lists; disciplinary reports; informal discussion notes; formal hearing notes and associated tape recordings; final summary statements; decision statements; appeals documentation; and other related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 662

CARE team meeting notes, counseling referrals, emails, student crisis, follow-ups, spreadsheets, etc.

Retention Policy #: 663

These records include a student's application for emergency fund requests, including documentation of the catastrophic event, and the receipts for what the student used the emergency fund money for.

7.7 - Student Records - Advising/Degree Plan/ Graduation

Retention Policy #: 269

This series documents student completion of degree requirements, including authorizations certifying completion of degree requirements. The series may include official graduation audit forms that list students' names; colleges; majors; degrees; minors; the breakdown of institutional degree requirements and how the applicants have fulfilled them; grade point averages; deans' recommendations/comments and signatures; and comprehensive examinations.

Retention Policy #: 270
Retention Policy #: 276
Retention Policy #: 605

This series documents departmental approval for students to enroll in independent study courses. Records may include but are not limited to: Permission sheets with students names; course names; number of credits; and faculty signatures.

7.8 - Student Records - Registrar

Retention Policy #: 49
Retention Policy #: 50

Reports, Studies and Analysis

Retention Policy #: 111
Retention Policy #: 172
Retention Policy #: 231
Retention Policy #: 242

This series documents applicant/student name changes reported to the admission's/registrar's office by applicants/students. Records may include but are not limited to: letters requesting change in name; name changes forms; lists or reports of students with changed names; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 243
Retention Policy #: 245

This series provides a record of students requests for transcripts to be sent to other institutions. Information on the individual form includes: students present name and other name(s) under which the student attended; social security number; home address; phone number; student signature; number of copies of transcript requested; fee status; whether official or unofficial transcripts are desired; date of request; and destination(s) of transcript(s).

Retention Policy #: 264
Retention Policy #: 265
Retention Policy #: 266
Retention Policy #: 267
Retention Policy #: 272
Retention Policy #: 273

This series documents the entitlement status and enrollment of veterans in the institution. Records include but are not limited to: State Veterans Affairs forms that certifies resident veterans educational benefits entitlements (Hazelwood Act); individual veteran student records that certify to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that the student is eligible for educational benefits, is currently enrolled at the institution in a qualifying curriculum, and is maintaining standards required to receive entitlements; veterans attendance reports; and related forms, documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 275
Retention Policy #: 278
Retention Policy #: 279
Retention Policy #: 286
Retention Policy #: 287

The series documents grades received by students for the term. Includes: course numbers and titles; grades awarded; grade point average; student name; and social security number.

Retention Policy #: 291
Retention Policy #: 303

This series documents declarations filed by students regarding state residency status which is critical for determining tuition status. Records may include but are not limited to: affidavits; correspondence regarding residency; and related documentation.

Retention Policy #: 577

This series documents students requests to have diplomas and other graduation records distributed to specific addresses. Records include: signed cards listing permanent addresses for diplomas to be mailed to; indicating that fees have been paid; and listing students names, college or school within the institution, degrees granted, and dates of requests.

Retention Policy #: 582

A record of the academic history of a student in terms of the courses taken, grades, and degrees received. High School and College Transcripts, as well as UNT transcripts.

Retention Policy #: 591

This series provides instructional units with an official record of students enrolled in courses taught. The series is used to cross-check students who have enrolled against those who have registered as well as in the generation of statistical reports. Information in the series includes: student names; social security numbers; term; and enrollment/registration status.

Retention Policy #: 592

This series documents commencement program planning and implementation at the institution. Records may include but are not limited to: commencement attendance forms; planning records created by commencement committees or other planning groups; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 594

This series documents student status and enrollment at the institution. Records may include: specialized listings and statistical reports pertaining to departmental and college registration, course changes, add/drops, geographical distribution of students, student age and gender data, mortality of classes, student transfers from other schools, student body grade point averages and GPAs of living groups, and veterans enrollment; reports documenting student and enrollment by term; and reports on other topics.

Retention Policy #: 597

This series documents holds on transcripts and academic reporting information placed by the institution for a number of reasons. This series consists of forms authorizing the holding of academic records and information until a specific action is taken by the subject of the academic record.

Retention Policy #: 603
Retention Policy #: 607

This series documents the process of student information release requests and consent authorizations or denials in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Records may include but are not limited to: requests for nondisclosure of directory information; requests for release of personally identifiable information; records of disclosures made to third parties; requests for formal hearings; student statements regarding hearing panel decisions; written decisions of the hearing panel; written consent of the student to disclose records; waivers for rights of access; and related documentation and correspondence.

Retention Policy #: 684

7.9 - Student Records - Certification Programs

Retention Policy #: 305
Retention Policy #: 695

ncludes, but is not limited to, common application form, photographs, letters of recommendation, certified transcript scores, dean's letter, graduate transcripts, documents for foreign medical graduates, sanction checks, acknowledgement forms, ranking documentation.

Retention Policy #: 696

Includes but is not limited to schedules of conferences, curriculum used in residency programs, attendence sheets for conferences and special programs.

8.1 - Medical Records

Retention Policy #: 161

This record series includes patient medical records and associated patient billing records.

Retention Policy #: 654

Patient information, client consent forms and associated documentation. This series documents provision of health-related services to clients on an outpatient basis by offices other than the Student Health and Wellness Center. Examples of types of services are: speech therapy; hearing testing; and cholesterol screening. This series may include but is not limited to: tests; goals and objectives; diagnostic reports; questionnaires; custody agreements (minors) notes and related data.

Retention Policy #: 661

Records documenting employee HIPAA training.

Retention Policy #: 668

Inventory and other records of the purchase, acquisition, disposal, or dispensation of drugs as required by federal law and regulation, state law, and the rules of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

Retention Policy #: 669

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and manufacturer recalls on drugs. This records series may include but not be limited to, reportable occurrences of drug use, recalls through the manufacturer and responses by departments.

Retention Policy #: 698
Retention Policy #: 715
Retention Policy #: 719

9.1 - Research Administration and Accounting

Retention Policy #: 690
Retention Policy #: 691
Retention Policy #: 692
Retention Policy #: 697
Retention Policy #: 700

Includes all correspondence related to the reporting of federally funded inventions to appropriate sponsoring agency.

Retention Policy #: 701

IRB and OPHS (only those records associated with OPHS or IRB review)

Retention Policy #: 704
Retention Policy #: 705
Retention Policy #: 709
Retention Policy #: 716
Retention Policy #: 726

This record series consists of fiscal records for grants and other sponsored contracts that have been awarded by non-federal and non-state agencies