1. Information Technology Services Blackboard Learn Course Content Retention Policy

2. 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

3. Information Technology Services 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associated costs related to long-term storage maintenance Reduce the need for staff resources allocated to maintaining out-of-date systems currently storing old content

4. Information Technology Services 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

5. Information Technology Services Related Fayetteville Policies and Procedures:  Data Classification 309.4  Data Management, Use, and Protection 309.5 Contact Information  Susan Adkins Associate Director, IT Services sadkins@uark.edu  Bobby Holleman DBA Manager bobbyh@uark.edu