Among the functions of a college of education are engaging in basic research in education and helping the college and individual faculty members provide research for the clientele that the college serves. A formal structure for these tasks is required by large universities. At Mississippi State University (MSU), the Bureau of Research and Development (BRD) supplies these services with the help of support units such as the Test Item Bank and the Research and Curriculum Unit for Vocational and Technical Education. As an example of an evaluation study conducted through the College of Education, an evaluation directed by the BRD of the program in teacher education is presented. Four strategies of data collection were employed to obtain information about alumni morale and opinion of training received, current employment status of Master's Degree recipients, and effectiveness of MSU graduates in job performance as viewed by supervisors. Increased activities in research and service in the College of Education have provided better visibility for all its programs. (SLD)