Study of the Outcomes of Diversity in Higher Education

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1800-0006	ICR Reference No: 199807-1800-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Study of the Outcomes of Diversity in Higher Education
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/28/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/1998
Terms of Clearance: 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survey instruments, the case study approach, and develop hypotheses for future studies, c) the survey instruments have not been peer reviewed by a wide cross- section of experts. 2) If ED implements a similar study in the future, ED will, if appropriate, implement the freshman baseline survey as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.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2001	09/30/2001
Responses	12,475	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,782	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Study of the Outcomes of Diversity in Higher Education

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	12,475	0	0	12,475	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,782	0	0	2,782	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/29/1998

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