Northern Illinois University
Ethics and Compliance Office
Office of the President

Arranged By:   Chronological by semester
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.01

Purpose:

This record series consists of the book order files (e.g., copies of orders for course textbooks) maintained by the History Department.

Procedure:

Retain in office for three (3) years, then dispose of provided all administrative value has expired.

Arranged By:   Numerical by course number
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.02

Purpose:

This record series includes class schedules, course descriptions, copies of course syllabi, and copies of examinations.

Procedure:

Retain in the office for two (2) years or until expiration of administrative value, whichever is longer, then dispose of.

Arranged By:   Alphabetical
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.04

Purpose:

This record series contains letters of job advertisements, letters of reply, copies of resumes/vitae, and copies of affirmative action reports.

Procedure:

Retain in office for five (5) years, then dispose of provided all audits have been completed under the supervision of the Auditor General, if necessary, and no litigation is pending or anticipated.

Arranged By:   Chronological by fiscal year
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.05

Purpose:

This record series includes travel vouchers, purchase orders, invoices, budget reports, telephone bill reports, and budge expenditure books.

Procedure:

Retain in office for three (3) years, then dispose of provided all audits have been completed under the supervision of the Auditor General, if necessary, and no litigation is pending or anticipated.

Arranged By:   Chronological and Alphabetical
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.07

Purpose:

This record series consists of copies of the applications for graduate study in the field of History for those persons who were accepted to the graduate program but never officially enrolled as a student at the University.  Original applications for admission to the graduate program are maintained in the Graduate School Office.

Procedure:

Retain in the office for five (5) years after acceptance to the program, then dispose of providing no litigation is pending or anticipated.

Arranged By:   Alphabetical by name
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.08

Purpose:

This record series consists of copies of minor declaration forms which are completed by each student who declares a minor in the field of History.  Original documentation of minor declarations is maintained by the Registration and Records Office.

Procedure:

Retain in the office for five (5) years after graduation or date of last attendance, then dispose of.

Arranged By:   Alphabetical by name
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.09

Purpose:

This record series consists of active and inactive personnel files for faculty members, civil service, and student workers. Types of documents found within the files include the following:  copies of employment contracts, tenure evaluations, resumes, documentation of salary/classification changes, copies of hiring/appointment papers, termination papers (if applicable), performance evaluations job descriptions, applications, Student Work Authorization forms, and any related correspondence. Original personnel files of student workers are maintained by the Student Financial Aid Office.  Original faculty and no-rank faculty personnel files are maintained by the Provost's Office.  Original civil service personnel files are maintained by the Civil Service Personnel Office. With exceptions, all original personnel files will be scheduled for a retention period of sixty-five (65) years

Procedure:

Retain in the office for five (5) years after termination of employment, graduation, or date of last attendance, then dispose of providing all audits have been completed under the supervision of the Auditor General, if necessary, and no litigation is pending or anticipated.

Arranged By:   Alphabetical by name
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   500.1

Purpose:

This record series consist of individual files for each student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate history degree.  Types of documents found in a student file are:  grade reports, statements of academic standing, graduation progress reports, declaration and/or change of major forms, notes from meetings with advisors, transfer adjustment/ substitution waivers, history major checklists, applications for Graduate School, applications for Graduate Assistantships (if applicable), college transcripts, letters of recommendations, copies of G.R.E. test scores, dissertation director announcements, approvals of dissertations, course schedules, and any related correspondence.  Official records of graduate students are maintained permanently by the Graduate School while official undergraduate student records are maintained permanently by the Registration and Records Office.

Procedure:

Retain in the office for five (5) years after graduation or date of last attendance, then dispose of.