Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 2/6/92, 2/14/92, and 2/18/92.
Approval applies to the list collection procedures for the NSOPF
Field Test only, and does not reflect action on the questionnair
for the Field Test or the NSOPF main study. -- In addition, ED has
agreed not to collect faculty social security numbers from
institutions as part of the list collection procedures. -- ED has
agreed that respondents need not send their checklists to th
contractor as part of the required materials. The checklist is
includ as a clarifying instruction, not a data collection
element.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1992
12/31/1992
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THE NATIONAL STUDY OF POSTSECONDARY
FACULTY (NSOPF) IS A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF POSTSECONDARY FACULTY.
NSOPF WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE FIRST TIM IN 1988. THE 1993 NSOPF WILL
GATHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE BACKGROUND, RESPONSIBILITIES,
COMPENSATION, AND ATTITUDES OF HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY. THIS
COMPONENT OF THE NSOPF WILL COLLECT FACULTY LISTS. THE LISTS WILL
BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE THE BEST SOURCE FOR T
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
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).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
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;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.