Record Management and Retention Policy Now Active

05/16/2024

A University policy is now active after completing the University policy approval process. The policy relates to record management and retention. 

Record Management and Retention Policy 

The purpose of this policy is to establish a records management governance structure for Saint Louis University that:

• Meets business needs;
• Preserves Saint Louis University's history;
• Fulfills all federal, state, accreditation, and other legal and institutional requirements;
• Maintains privacy and security of institutional and constituent information;
• Retains access to records throughout required retention period;
• Maintains a consistent, orderly, and effective process of records review and transfer;
• More efficiently uses resources, to minimize the costs associated with retention of records; and
• Governs the appropriate destruction of outdated and unnecessary records.

This policy can be found on PolicyStat or the Policy Program website. For questions or more information, contact Michael A. Reeves, Ph.D., Assistant Vice-President, Compliance and Ethics, or call 314-977-5880.