Catalog Description Records and Information Management (RIM) is the process of creating and maintaining the records - i.e., the corporate and cultural memory - of an organization. In this class, students learn about the field and the concepts and principles of records and information management. Students will also compare and contrast RIM with Information Governance (IG). Use of ARMA’s Information Governance Principles provide a foundation into the science and environment of both RIM and IG. Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course the student will:  Have a basic understanding of the life cycle of records  Understand the place of records in the archives/record paradigm  Have a working knowledge of standards that control records management  Have a basic understanding of records management issues  Understand the concept of Information Governance  Understand how RIM and IG are both necessary and work cooperatively toward a complete information environment Course Overview Students learn about creating and maintaining records in various formats (such as electronic documents and physical file folders) in different organizations or environments, and about the life cycle of records, from creation through maintenance to final disposition. Students also learn about developing effective policies, systems, technologies, and governance regarding these records. Topics covered include examination of the document life-cycle of the records of organizations: generation and control-filing, storage, and retrieval systems using various technologies; protection and disposition-retention regulations and practices. Discussion of how records management concepts and contexts differ from archives and library organization and retrieval systems will be included. Instructor Contact Information – The professor is usually available Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 at the number listed. All email messages should be addressed to the ESU email address shown above. Emergency number during live online classes – 913-522-5644. Please use this number for only urgent calls before and during live online classes. You are welcome to call this number if you cannot log on or if you have technical problems during class and cannot communicate through the chat room. The Professor retains the right to correct Syllabus errors and/or to make Syllabus changes as required to provide a quality learning experience.