-- The
participant group component of this study is approved, as amended
by ED's memoranda to OMB of 8/12/91 and 8/19/91. In addition, ED
shall make all revisions to the survey instruments that were
discussed in its 8/12 memo, and shall clarify the distinction
between current and planned employment in new Q. 10 of the Student
Follow-up Survey, as agreed to by ED on 8/23. -- As ED and OMB
agreed on 8/22, the comparison group component of this study is not
yet approved. ED shall develop a second comparison grouop of
students at non-SSS colleges, who match participant students at SSS
colleges as closely as possible. This will explicitly add a second
level of analysis, in addition to that conducted between the
participant group and the first comparison group of students at the
SSS colleges. Without this second level of analysis, OMB questions
the practical utility of the study, since statistical adjustments
may produce inaccurate estimates of program effects because the
institutional effects of the program would not be explicitly
addressed in terms of student outcomes. -- Should additional
resources be required in order to introduce a second comparison
group, OMB endorses this expenditure. -- ED shall deliver a revised
study design to OMB to incorporate this amendment to the initial
proposal by December 1, 1991. OMB will revie and act on this
addendum to the clearance package expeditiously.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1994
02/28/1994
8,927
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0
5,308
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THE STUDY WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR
A REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FEDERALLY FUNDED
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS A THE OUTCOME OF THE PROGRAM FOR
PARTICIPANTS. PROJECT AND INSTITUTIONA STAFF, STUDENT PARTICIPANTS,
AND COMPARISON GROUP STUDENTS WILL BE SURVEYED.
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.