Events - Scholarly

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Record Description:

Records generated from university-sponsored scholarly conferences and events. May include agendas, correspondence, publicity materials, proceedings, and other documents.

May also include authorized photographic and audiovisual documentation. (Photographic and audiovisual materials will need to be accompanied by signed releases from subjects if they are to be re-used or retained for archival preservation.)

Please note the following exceptions:

  • Logistical and planning materials, which do not directly support a financial record, are transitory and can be disposed of when no longer needed. See Event Planning and Logistics Documents (GS 05008.001.)
  • Financial records relating to events must be held for the retention period prescribed under the "Financial Management" section of this schedule.
  • For event-related hold harmless agreements for both adults and minors, see the Safety, Health, and Legal Compliance section of the WWU General Records Retention Schedule.
  • For adult event participant registration records, see Non-Academic Registration Records (Adults) (GS 01050.001.18442).
  • Minor participant registration records must be kept under Child-Related Program Compliance Records (GS 01050.001.18382).
  • For Children at Western compliance records for events or programs that include minors, see the records series Child-Related Program Compliance Records (GS 01050.001.18382).

Retention Requirement: Until administrative purpose served

Disposition after Retention: Transfer to Archives for appraisal and selective retention

Recordkeeping Note:

Financial records relating to events must be held for the retention period prescribed under the "Financial Management" section of this schedule. Additionally, logistical planning materials, which do not directly support a financial record, are transitory and can be disposed of when no longer needed.

Record Status: NON-ESSENTIAL, ARCHIVAL (Appraisal Required)

Disposition Authority Reference: GS 05009.0003.18355

Approved by State Records Committee: 2024 October 02

Last Updated / Revised by UARM:

Function: Events and Programs