andrews university
Archives & Records Center
location :: room #160 | James White Library
phone :: 616.471.3986 | email :: arhives@andrews.edu


Andrews University Archives and Records Managements Policy

1.19 The Andrews University Archives and Records Center (AUARC), located at the Adventist Heritage Center, James White Library, exists for the purpose of managing all university records.

1.20 University records are defined as all records, regardless of their form or format, whether published or unpublished, paper, audio visual, or electronic, which are created, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the executive officers and staff of central administrative offices, deans and staff of the respective colleges, schools, departments, administrative offices, centers, institutes, museums, and the library in the performance of their official duties.

1.21 All university records belong to Andrews University and are managed according to established Andrews University policies. The retention and disposition of records generated by all university units shall be in harmony with the procedures outlined in the Andrews University Archives and Records Center Policy and Management Manual.

1.4 It is the responsibility of the above mentioned university administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure that these records, in cooperation with the Andrews University Archives and Records Center, are properly managed and transferred to the AUARC for retention according to the established records retention schedules.

1.5 All university records are considered closed to users outside the office of origin unless specifically opened by the originating office. Closure decision and periods of time are subject to compliance with university policy and applicable laws.

1.6 The University Archives Committee establishes policies and assists the Andrews University Archives and Records Center.





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