Records Management is pleased to offer basic information to assist the University community with managing their e-mail. This is particularly important as the University migrates to Active Directory and a new e-mail system.

Much of this information is based on "Managing the Digital University Desktop," a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant-funded project joint project that studied computer file management practices in academic units and administrative offices at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and Duke University.

Anyone interested in further information on this important project is encouraged to visit their extensive web site at ils.unc.edu/digitaldesktop/

Helpful Links:

• Managing E-mail
• University Records Policy
• University Archives Policy
• Computing and Electronic Communications Policy
  See under sections: II. Electronic Communications, III. Improper Use of the Computer System, V. Mail Distribution Lists, VII. Deleting Electronic Communications and IX. Deleting Electronic Communications.

All Syracuse University faculty, staff and students are expected to be familiar with and abide by Syracuse University Policies. Questions about individual policies should be directed to the responsible unit noted under the “Policy Administration” section in each policy.