Brigham Young University. Office of Research and Creative Work

The Office of Research and Creative Work was established in 1991 under the direction of John D. Lamb. In 1992, direction passed to Gary Hooper. This office was established in place of the Research Division. It was abolished in 1995, and the functions were assumed by the Office of Research and Creative Activities.

Variant Names

ORCW

Description

Established: 1991

Abolished: 1994

Location: Provo, Utah (1991-1994)

Functions

This office was established to preside over the distribution of research grants for graduate and undergraduate students. It also tracked the developments of the students, as well as the effectiveness of the funds given.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Office of Research and Creative Work functioned under the guidance of a Director, who operated under the Academic Vice-President of the university.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1991-1995)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1991)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Office of Research and Creative Activities (1995-)

Associated Archival Materials

Office of Research and Creative Work Annual Report (UA 748, #1)

Sources

University Phone Directory (UA 1104, BOX 2)1993-1994 (Gary Hooper, Director of Office of Research and Creative Work)

Phone call to Gary Reynolds, Mar. 26, 2010 (Gary Hooper was the Director of the Office of Research and Creative Work from 1991-1995; name change from Research Division to Office of Research and Creative Work in 1992)

Staff Meeting Minutes (UA 853) (John Lamb established the office change in late 1991; Gary Hooper assumes office in late 1992)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00024

Creator: ARC