Brigham Young University. Center for Business and Economic Research

The Center for Business and Economic Research was established on September 1, 1969 under the direction of Dr. Merril J. Bateman. In 1972, Bateman was succeeded by Dr. Martin J. Wistisen who reevaluated the center objectives and outlined three new purposes. These were to promote basic academic research, create educational opportunities for students, and to give community service.

Variant names

CBER

Business and Economic Research Center

Description

Established: 1969

Abolished:

Location: Provo, Utah (1969-)

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1969-)

Superior unit: School of Management (1979-1989)

Function

The Center for Business and Economic Research was responsible for finding research opportunities, providing research support, assisting with computer technology, and in general assisting faculty of the College of Business/School of Management with their projects.

Associated Archival Materials

Drafts and typescripts, 1959-1983. UA 639 Z17/6/G 1

Sources

"Biographical History" of Drafts and typescripts, 1959-1983. UA 639; Center for Business and Economic Research; University Archives; L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University. UA 639, LTPSC. (Who served as directors, establishment date of September 1, 1969, three new objectives established by Wistisen, center still operational in 1991)

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1986-1987, pg. 281. (helped School of Management faculty with research in different aspects including opportunities, support and technology)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00092

Creator: UPB