Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: in the event that
NSF seeks to collect additional information subject to the PRA with
respect to evaluating the program NSF shall submit either a new
request or a revision of this collection to OMB for review and
approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
5,000
0
0
1,250
0
0
0
0
0
The National Science Foundation funded
a program, called Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP), designed to help institutions
strengthen the quality of their undergraduate STEM programs. The
Urban Institute is conducting an evaluation of the HBCU-UP program.
A key goal of the evaluation is to determine the extent to which
the Program has produced outcomes that meet state goals for
students, faculty and instiitutions. To conduct this assessment,
the evaluation will rely primarily on data collected through a
survey of graduates.
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.