Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memos and revisions sent to OMB
on 9/4/98, 9/21/98, 9/25/98, and 9/28/98. In addition, the
following terms of clearance apply: 1) Any results of this study
(whether published or informal) will include a disclaimer that
contains, at a minimum, the following information: a) the results
and conclusions of this study are not nationally representative, b)
this is an exploratory of 10 institutions, the main purposes
ofwhich are to assess the efficacy of the survey instruments, the
case study approach, and develop hypotheses for future studies, c)
the survey instruments have not been peer reviewed by a wide cross-
section of experts. 2) If ED implements a similar study in the
future, ED will, if appropriate, implement the freshman baseline
survey as early in the academic year as possible (preferably prior
to any orientation events dealing with diversity issues). 3) ED
will submit any published results from this study to OMB. With that
submission, ED will update OMB on the timeline for conducting a
nationally representative study of these issues.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
12,475
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2,782
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This study focuses on outcomes of
diversity in higher education for students and faculty; it also
examines the effect of diversity on institutional policies and
programs. This is a 3-year, 10-institution case study effort that
includes interviews with administrators and faculty and focus group
discussions with students, as well as a survey of samples of
faculty and students.
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.