Can you archive a Catalog program/course?

[HannahDan]

Looking to archive, not delete, Catalog courses that have already happened and have passed. We'd like to keep the information for reference but don't need to clog up the list of programs/courses we have. Is this doable?

[JasonSimmons · Accepted solution]

Hello @HannahDan  - good question. Late last year, Instructure rolled out a new offering for all Canvas LMS customers called Canvas Archiving powered by K16 Solutions. Canvas Archiving allows institutions to back up their data, control user access, and maintain a cleaner version of their Canvas instance. You can push individual, archived course content to the LMS and retrieve student data and submissions as needed. 

Many Canvas customers are already using this solution. Below are a couple of recent case studies and an attached infographic on this offering.

• Seminole State College of Florida adopts Canvas Archiving
• Collin College adopts Canvas Archiving (Inside Higher Ed)

I hope that helps.

Best,
Jason Simmons, SVP, K16 Solutions

[HannahDan]

Thank you so much, Jason! This reply answered my question and what I was looking for. I appreciate your speedy response. 

Best,

Hannah

[jsowalsk]

@HannahDan I heard K16 had issues with retrieving courses that have been archived. When you speak with them please make sure there is a solution. Since I don't want you to be stuck.

[JasonSimmons]

Hi @HannahDan - just to be clear, there are absolutely no complications with recovering an archived course. The K16 team would be happy to spin up a sandbox for you to test anytime, and we can get you in touch with other Canvas Archiving customers if you would like. 

Jason Simmons, K16 Solutions