Contains meeting minutes from the Advisory Council dated 1983 to 1989. Includes information on the division's programs and activities, faculty, relationship with other Church Educational System units, and with other divisions of the university.

Contains photographs taken at various Degrees by Independent Study seminars over the years 1971 through 1989. These seminars include the Foundations Seminar, Man and the Meaning of Life Seminar, Man and Beauty Seminar, Man and the Universe Seminar, and Degrees by Independent Study Graduations. Also contains videotapes of speeches and presentations from the Seminar, Man and the Meaning of Life.

Contains photocopies of excerpts from the university course catalogs from 1921 to 1996. Entries include information on the division's programs and services, as well as staff and faculty listings.

Contains the reports, letters, and articles from the faculty of the division from 1929 to 1998. Includes information on the organization of the division, faculty lists, and financial data. Also includes notes on continuing education topics.

Contains publications from the division from 1983 to 1991. Includes information on the Bachelor of Independent Studies (BIS) program, as well as other projects undertaken by the division.

Contains articles, reports, minutes, and dissertations from the division. Includes information on the division's programs, staff, and administration. Materials date from between 1921 and 2005.