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This site is intended to serve as a repository for University policies. A University policy is defined as one with broad application throughout the University, that helps ensure coordinated compliance with applicable laws and regulations; promotes operational efficiencies; enhances the University's mission; or reduces institutional risk. Many important school, department or unit policies serve similar purposes but are unit-specific and are not included on this site (see School policies). Northwestern offices and units are encouraged to link to this site rather than creating their own pages with University policies. This will help ensure that everyone in the University is referencing the most current versions of University policies.
What's New
Revised Policy Announcement – Retention of University Records
The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Senior Vice President for Business and Finance announce revisions to the Retention of University Records policy.
This policy has been updated to reflect changes in Appendix A - Records Retention Schedule.
OF SPECIAL NOTE: this schedule has been updated to identify documents to be maintained at the department/unit level, along with their duration.
You may direct questions about these changes to:
• your school or unit office
• Office of General Counsel (1-5605)
• IT Information Systems Security/Compliance (7-1512)
• Office for Audit and Advisory Services (1-3340)
• the Policy Review Committee policy@northwestern.edu.
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