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Record Retention Schedules

Records Retention.

Junior Qualification Exam Files

Arranged By:   Chronological
Application Number:   89-27
Item Number:   460.18
 

Purpose:

This record series consists of the junior qualification exam files maintained by the Department of English.  The records contain all documents retained on English Composition competency exams.  The exams are used to determine if Northern Illinois University students have demonstrated a "C" level of competency on the freshmen English level in order to meet university requirements for graduation by their senior year. Specific records include:  copies of test questions; test results; and test booklets (students' composition).
 

Procedure:

Retain test questions in the office until revised/superseded, then dispose of. Retain test results in the office for fifteen (15) years, then dispose of providing all audits have been completed under the supervision of the Auditor General, if necessary, and no litigation is pending or anticipated. Test booklets may be disposed of after two (2) years.

 

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