Brigham Young University. Instructional Research and Development Dept.

The Instructional Research and Development Department was established in 1967. The directors for the department include: M. David Merrill (1967-1973). In 1973 the Instructional Research and Development Department absorbed Instructional Evaluation and Testing and the Institute for Computer Uses in Education and was renamed the Division of Instructional Research, Development, and Evaluation.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. Instructional Research and Development

Description

Established: 1967

Abolished: 1973

Location: Provo, Utah (1967-1973)

Functions

The Instructional Research and Development Department provided a service of instructional system development and the design of course packages in consultation with faculty members.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was run by a director who reported to the director of, first, Communication Services and, then, Instructional Services.

Associated Units

Superior Unit: Brigham Young University. Communication Services (1967-1972)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Instructional Services Division (1972-1973)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation (1973)

Associated Archival Materials

Instructional Research and Development at Brigham Young University: A Statement of Philosophy and Intent (LB 2331 . M472x)

Sources

The First One Hundred Years Vol. III p. 667 (Inception 1967; absorbed Instructional Evaluation and Testing and Institute for Computer Uses in Education)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1970-1972 p. 66 (functions)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1970-1972 p. 529 (M. David Merrill, director; within Communication Services)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1973-1974 p. 536 (within Instructional Services)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2011-00138

LCCN: no2008177643

Creator: ARC