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Records Management Training Classes

Training classes are available for the Records Management Representatives in each department and any other interested staff.

Three classes are offered regularly:

• Records Management Module A – Records Retention and Inventory - required for all Records Management Representatives. This class covers state laws regarding records management for state agencies, reasons we need to manage our records, how to interpret the Records Retention Schedule (RRS), how to use the online RRS to find the required retention period for records, and how to do an inventory of department records
• Records Management Module B – FERPA – recommended for all RMRs and other staff who must handle student records. This class explains the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act requirements for handling of student records by institutions of higher education. This includes student rights, parent rights, and limitations on giving out information about students.
• Records Management Module C – Managing Permanent Records and Electronic Records – covers the pros and cons of the various options for storing permanent records including paper, microfilm, and document imaging. It also explains state laws for electronic records and issues pertaining to them, including security.