About the University Records Management Program
Mission and Goals
The mission of the University Records Management Program is to support compliance, accountability, and efficiency at the University of Denver by identifying, capturing, and managing University records throughout their life cycle including retention, destruction, and transfer of permanent records to the University Archives.
To accomplish its mission, the University Records Management Program will:
- Maintain an active program for the economical and efficient management of University records, regardless of format
- Minimize risk at the University while promoting accountability and transparency
- Provide effective records management leadership, training, and service to all University departments
- Promote the use of progressive and innovative technologies to create and manage records
- Preserve the history and evidence of functions at the University for scholarly research and the public good
A Part of DU's Commitment to Responsible Corporate Governance
One of the drivers for the University Records Management Program is the Corporate Governance and Responsibility policy adopted by the Board of Trustees on April 17, 2004. This policy states that "The University shall develop and maintain a document retention and periodic destruction policy that ensures that necessary documents and files (including electronic files and voicemail) are archived and that outdated documents and files (including electronic files and voicemail) are periodically disposed of. The policy shall cover backup procedures, archiving of documents, and periodic tests of reliability of the system(s)."
University of Denver Records Management Policy
The Board of Trustees of the University of Denver approved a University-wide records management policy effective April 1, 2009. The policy can be read in its entirety here.