This collection comprises largely the work of the All-College Educational Research Committee, also later referred to as the All-University Research Committee.

The bulk of the materials fall between the years 1949-1955. The main emphasis of the collection focuses on the committee’s work with: the study of and changes in faculty organization; changes in the college’s course and credit structure; establishment of a standard calendar; and change from a term to a semester plan.

Other committees and their work, mentioned in the history, are noted as they related to the work of this committee. Materials also contain the financial records and correspondence, meeting minutes, notes and membership lists of this committee.