“…Beyond reporting functions and support for decision making (Saupe, ), IR offices have been involved in engaging in a social process of knowledge construction (Woodley, ), fostering buy‐in to systematic processes (Reynolds‐Sundet & Adam, ), and/or helping to create a culture of inquiry (Brittingham, O'Brien, & Alig, ). Further, IR has been involved with curriculum development or instructional design (Wehlburg, ), program design (Delaney, ), and strategic planning efforts (Voorhees, ). IR practitioners have been described as problem‐solving knowledge workers (Calderon & Mathies, ), information architects (Matier & Sidle, ), and expert witnesses (Fincher, ).…”