Record Retention Training
LSCO's Records Retention Schedule maintains certification through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, ensuring compliance with state regulations and legal requirements. The current certification is valid through October 2027. This schedule applies to all college records, regardless of format.
LSCO provides ongoing education and support for records management compliance.
Professional Development and Assistance
LSCO provides ongoing education and support through:
- New employee orientation sessions covering records responsibilities
- Specialized training for employees responsible for records retention
- Customized workshops addressing specific operational needs
- Individual consultation services for complex retention questions
- Regular updates on regulatory changes and schedule modifications
For complex retention questions, interpretation of schedule provisions, or guidance on special circumstances, contact LSCO's Records Management Officer.
Records Management Officer
LSCO's designated Records Management Officer oversees institutional compliance with retention requirements, provides interpretation of schedule provisions, coordinates disposition activities, and serves as the primary liaison with state archival authorities.
Responsible Employees
Individual departments should identify staff members to serve as records responsible employees who understand retention requirements for their specific operational areas, implement consistent retention practices, and collaborate with the Records Management Officer on complex matters.
Individual Staff Obligations
All LSCO employees share responsibility for proper record creation and maintenance, compliance with established retention guidelines, protection of records from premature destruction, and consultation with appropriate personnel when retention questions arise.
Regulatory Compliance and Oversight
Our Records Retention Schedule maintains certification through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, ensuring compliance with state regulations and legal requirements. Regular reviews and updates maintain schedule accuracy and legal sufficiency.
LSCO conducts periodic internal reviews to verify departmental compliance with retention requirements, identify areas requiring additional training or support, and ensure consistent application of schedule provisions across all institutional operations.
Certified State Agency Retention Schedule