APPROXIMATELY 9000 FACULTY, 480
INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND 5,240 DEPARTMENT CHAIRS IN 480
POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS WILL BE SURVEYED. THIS NATIONAL STUDY
WILL PROVIDE DATA ON INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES, FACULTY
CHARACTERISTICS, QUALIFICATIONS, ET AND WILL ASSESS SUPPLY OF, AND
DEMAND FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY AND FACTS THAT AFFECT QUALITY OF
INSTRUCTION.
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the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.