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Blackboard Learn Course Content Retention Policy
Information Technology Services
Blackboard Learn Course Content Retention Policy
• Blackboard Learn academic course sites deleted after 3 years
• Alternative storage will be offered for 7 years• Policy effective fall 2012• Aligns with policies of peer institutions
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Why is a retention policy required?
• To improve Blackboard performance Maximize storage reliability and performance Minimize downtime by reducing storage
consumption and future storage growth• Reduce associated costs related to long-term
storage maintenance• Reduce the need for staff resources allocated
to maintaining out-of-date systems currently storing old content
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IT Services will:
• Create a custom form to archive each course, including student data, to Razorvault Course content will be maintained in Razorvault
for 7 years Course content can be restored to Blackboard on
request• Notify faculty when courses are scheduled to
be deleted• Provide Razorvault training and support
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• Related Fayetteville Policies and Procedures: Data Classification 309.4 Data Management, Use, and Protection 309.5
• Contact Information Susan Adkins
Associate Director, IT [email protected]
Bobby HollemanDBA [email protected]
