WKU Records Management Program Request to Destroy Records
Instructions:
Fill out the form using information obtained from the General Records Schedule.
Up to 3 records series can be described using this form, please fill in every box
related to a records series.
You should receive a response within 2 working days.
For assistance please call: 745-4793.
Before destroying university records listed on the General Records Schedule, approval must be obtained from the University Archivist. If records are not listed on the general records schedule, please contact the University Archivist to resolve the situation. Confidential records should be shredded. Thank you for your cooperation.
Type | Size | Volume | Cubic Feet |
---|---|---|---|
Standard File Cabinet | Letter 8 1/2" x 11" Legal 8 1/2" x 14" |
1 full drawer 1 full drawer |
1.50 2.00 |
Lateral File Cabinet (39" drawers) |
Letter 8 1/2" x 11" Legal 8 1/2" x 14" |
1 full drawer 1 full drawer |
2.50 3.00 |
Shelf Files (15" x 36") | Letter 8 1/2" x 11" Legal 8 1/2" x 14" |
1 full shelf 1 full shelf |
3.00 3.40 |
Index Cards | 3" x 5" 4" x 6" 5" x 8" |
12,000 cards 6,000 cards 4,800 cards |
1.00 1.00 1.00 |
Computer Prints-outs | 21" x 15" | 10 inch stack | 1.00 |
Note: a cubic foot = width x height x thickness divided by 1728
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