Approved as
amended by ED's 4/5/96 memorandum to OMB. In addition, ED has
agreed to add research question about graduate school retention and
completion, because this information is collected on the survey
instrument and important to understand rate of return. ED will also
provide OMB with field test reports and recommendations regarding
the following survey items: V.D.1, V.D.2, and VI.B.1, to determine
their utility for inclusion in the main study. -- Burden has been
assigned for the field test componenet only. ED shall submit an
inventory correction worksheet along with any changes and the field
test report for the main study. -- Electronic submission has been
entered as zero, since the respondent does not provide information
electronically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1999
04/30/1999
2,000
0
0
1,482
0
0
0
0
0
This study will collect and report
data about students who completed a bachelor's degree in 1992-93.
Specifically, this followup will collect data concerning
post-baccalaureate degree attendance, persistence, and completion;
transition into the work force; and career paths of those who
entered teaching at the elementary/secondary level.
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.