In 1965, the faculty and administration of the College of Marin formed a committee on instructional research and development to encourage active experimentation in this vital educational area. This document includes: (1) the initial precepts and organization of the committee; (2) a style for the budget and finance of research and development activities; (3) a framework for the submission of research proposals; (4) a format for expansion in instructional research and development activities; and (5) rationale and procedures for the development of a learning center as a system of ideas and as a framework of operating facilities to advance instructional research and development activities. Also included are the faculty projects submitted to the committee between Fall 1966 and Summer 1969. (MC)