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
FATHER AND UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE BACKGROUND,
RESPONSIBILITIES, COMPENSATION, AND ATTITUDES OF HIGHE EDUCATION
FACULTY. THIS COMPONENT OF THE NSOPF IS FOR THE FACULTY AND
INSTITUTION QUESTIONNAIRES.
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.