Brigham Young University. Institutional Studies

Institutional Studies helped compile data to aid faculty to teach more effectively, and asses the learning process. H. Bruce Higley (1984-1996) acted as the only director of Institutional Studies.

Description

Established: 1980

Abolished: 1996

Location: Provo, Utah (1980-1996)

Functions

Institutional Studies had a research division that took data on the student body. In addition they assessed faculty and students.

Assets and Administrative Structure

Institutional Studies ran under a director and reported to the Academic Vice President or his designee.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1980-1996)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Institutional Research and Planning (1980)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Assessment (1996)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Institutional Analysis (1996)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Planning and Assessment (1996)

Associated Archival Materials

Institutional Assessment and Analysis records, 1950-2000 (UA 1369)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 287 (H. Bruce Higley, Director)

BYU Telephone Directory, 1981-1982: p. 21 (Institutional Studies)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00448

LCCN:  no2009083395

Creator: ANG/UPB