Name: Caroline J. Walters, CRM
Position/Title: University Records Officer
Company or Organization: University of Virginia
Board Position: Regent, Exam Development (2021-2022)
Education
- Master of Library Science (Special Libraries), summa cum laude, North Carolina Central University, 2007.
- Master of Arts (Archives & Records Management), North Carolina State University, 2004.
- Bachelor of Arts (History), summa cum laude, North Carolina State University, 2001.
Professional Affiliation
Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International) – 2006‐Present
ARMA Richmond Chapter – Past President 2017, President 2015-2016, Director 2012‐2014
ARMA SIG: College and University Records Managers ‐ Founder 2012‐Present
• Virginia Association of Government Archives & Records Administrators (VAGARA) – 2008‐present
Secretary 2011‐2012, Annual Conference Program Chair ‐ 2011, Annual Conference Chair – 2010, Director 2010‐2011
VAGARA Outstanding Member Award, October 2016
• Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) – 2012 - Present
Exam Development Committee – Part 6 Lead – 2016
Exam Development Committee – Part 6 Writer – 2014-2016
Regent, Exam Development – 2017-present
• NAGARA (National Association of Government Archives & Records Administrators) – 2010-present
Experience
10/08 – Present: University Records Officer, Records Management Office, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• Develop records management policies, standards and guidance on records management issues.
• Research, write, amend and obtain approval for University of Virginia specific records retention and disposition schedules, including coordination with the Library of Virginia.
• Consult & assist university departments with records management issues, including storage & preservation.
• Prepare & present workshops on records management, digitization issues and preservation of university records in a regular series and to departments/offices upon request.
• Lead the collection, preservation and production of records (electronically stored information) related to investigations, litigation, and freedom of information act requests.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships through participation in local and national industry associations.
7/06 – 9/08: University Records Manager, University Archives & Records Service, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC
• Consult & assist university departments with records management issues, including storage & preservation.
• Research, write, amend and approve records retention and disposition schedules for UNC‐Chapel Hill department and University of North Carolina general administration offices.
• Prepare & present workshops on records management, digitization issues and preservation of university records in a regular series and to departments/offices upon request.
• Represent the University at other state panels/agencies relating to records management and archival issues.
• Serve on Library and University committees dealing with electronic records and long‐term preservation.
• Manuscripts reading room reference duty and assistance with transfer of records to University Archives.
7/04 – 7/06: Records Management Analyst II, Dept. of Cultural Resources, Raleigh, NC
• As part of Local Records Unit, consulting and assisting local governments with records management issues, including storage and preservation reviews.
• Research, inventory and write records schedules for local government agencies in general and specific format.
• Prepare and present workshops on records management, digitization issues and preservation of local records.
• Search room reference duty and assistance with inventory/appraisal of county records.
10/98 – 8/02: Social Research Assistant I (Study Coordinator), CGIBD, UNC‐CH, NC
• Collect & edit data for Int’l Colorectal Cancer Family Registry from patients & family members.
• Recruit participants; collect biospecimens, pedigrees, & questionnaire data.
• Maintain all tracking data and prepare progress reports. Prepare data for electronic transfer to data center.
• Prepare budget estimates & scope of work for grant. Supervise part‐time clerical & graduate student employees.