Information Technology Services 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

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associated costs related to long-term storage maintenance Reduce the need for staff resources allocated to maintaining out-of-date systems currently storing old content

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

Information Technology Services Related Fayetteville Policies and Procedures:  Data Classification  Data Management, Use, and Protection Contact Information  Susan Adkins Associate Director, IT Services  Bobby Holleman DBA Manager