Form 0.00 Youth Corps Evalution Follow-up

Evaluation of Youth Corps 18 Month Follow-up Survey

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

Evaluation of Youth Corps: Follow-up Survey

OMB: 3045-0124

Document [pdf]

Download: pdf | pdf

Random Assignment Evaluation of Youth Corps:
Appendices

Abt Associates Inc.

Random Assignment Evaluation of Youth Corps

Appendix A: Survey Instruments

Abt Associates Inc.

Random Assignment Evaluation of Youth Corps

National Evaluation of Youth Corps
Follow-Up Survey
(TREATMENT ONLY) Hello. My name is __________. I’m calling on behalf of (YOUTH CORPS).
When you enrolled in (YOUTH CORPS), you became part of an important study of Youth Corps. This
study will help us understand what happens to people after their involvement in (YOUTH CORPS). You
may remember filling out a questionnaire when you started the program. We would like to find out what
has happened to you more recently. Although participation in the interview is voluntary, your opinion is
very important to us. Please know that your responses to this data collection will be used only for
purposes of this research. The reports prepared for this study will summarize findings across the sample
and will not associate responses with a specific organization or individual. We will not provide
information that identifies individuals or their districts to anyone outside the study team, except as
required by law. The interview will take about 60 minutes, and we will send you a check for $20 as a
token of our appreciation for completing the interview. May we continue with the interview?
Yes
No

First, just to confirm, did you serve in the (YOUTH CORPS) program in 2006 or 2007?
Yes
No

(COMPARISON ONLY) Hello. My name is __________. When you inquired about (YOUTH
CORPS), you became part of an important long-term study of youth. You may remember filling out a
questionnaire, and we would like to find out what has happened to you more recently. Although
participation in the interview is voluntary, your opinion is very important to us. Please know that your
responses to this data collection will be used only for purposes of this research. The reports prepared for
this study will summarize findings across the sample and will not associate responses with a specific
organization or individual. We will not provide information that identifies individuals or their districts to
anyone outside the study team, except as required by law. The interview will take about 45 minutes, and
we will send you a check for $20 as a token of our appreciation for completing the interview. May we
continue with the interview?
Yes
No

Did you apply to the (YOUTH CORPS) program between June 2006 and May 2007?
Yes
No

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

Section 1: Program experiences [ASK TREATMENT ONLY]
I would like to begin by asking you about your experiences in the (YOUTH CORPS) program.
1.

When did you first enroll in the (YOUTH CORPS) program?
__/__ MONTH/YEAR

Are you still enrolled with (YOUTH CORPS), did you leave before completing your term of
service, or did you complete your term of service?
STILL ENROLLED (GO TO 2a)
LEFT BEFORE COMPLETING (GO TO 2b)
COMPLETED SERVICE (GO TO 2c)

2a.

If still enrolled, is this your first or second term in (YOUTH CORPS)?
FIRST (GO TO 2a1)
SECOND (GO TO 2a2)

2a1.

When do you expect to complete your first term with (YOUTH CORPS)?
___/____ MONTH/YEAR (GO TO 4)

2a2.

When did you complete your first term with (YOUTH CORPS)?
___/____ MONTH/YEAR

2b.

When did you leave (YOUTH CORPS)?
__/__ MONTH/YEAR (GO TO 3)

2c.

When did you complete your first term with (YOUTH CORPS)?
___/____ MONTH/YEAR
2c1.

Did you enroll for a second term with (YOUTH CORPS)?

2c2.

YES
NO (GO TO 4)

Did you finish your second term with (YOUTH CORPS)?

YES
NO (GO TO 2b)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

What was the main reason you did not complete the entire term of service? (DO NOT READ
LIST. CODE ONE)

3a.

TO TAKE A JOB (GO TO 4)
FOR FINANCIAL REASONS (GO TO 4)
TO ENROLL IN SCHOOL (GO TO 4)
FOR PERSONAL REASONS/HEALTH REASONS (GO TO 4)
BECAUSE YOU WERE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PROGRAM (GO TO 4)
BECAUSE OF DISSATISFACTION WITH THE PROGRAM
Please explain why you were dissatisfied with the program. (WRITE ANSWER
VERBATIM AND CODE BELOW. DO NOT READ LIST.)

NOT WHAT EXPECTED
SERVICE PROGRAM TOO HARD (PHYSICALLY)
SERVICE PROJECTS NOT INTERESTING
DISAGREEMENT WITH SUPERVISOR
DISAGREEMENT WITH OTHER MEMBER(S)
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Did you qualify to receive an AmeriCorps education award?
YES
NO (GO TO 5)
DON’T KNOW

4a.

Have you used your educational award?
YES
NO (GO TO 4c)

4b.

How did you use your education award?

4c.

LOAN REPAYMENT
TUITION
OTHER EDUCATIONAL COSTS (E.G. BOOKS, SUPPLIES)
SOME OTHER WAY
(SPECIFY)

Do you plan to use your educational award?
YES
NO

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

What other options did you seriously consider when you inquired about (YOUTH CORPS)?
[CODE ALL THAT APPLY.]

HIGH SCHOOL/GED
COLLEGE
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL/JOB TRAINING
GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
JOB IN PRIVATE SECTOR
JOB IN PUBLIC OR NON-PROFIT SECTOR
MILITARY/NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE
OTHER FULL-TIME SERVICE ACTIVITY
TRAVEL
DID NOT CONSIDER OTHER AVAILABLE OPTIONS
NO OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE
OTHER (SPECIFY)

While you were in (YOUTH CORPS) did you also:
YES

Have a full-time job outside of (YOUTH CORPS)

Have a part-time job outside of (YOUTH CORPS)

Attend school full-time outside of (YOUTH CORPS)

Attend school part-time outside of (YOUTH CORPS)

Some corpsmembers work as part of a team; others work individually with non-corpsmembers.
How often did you work in teams with other (YOUTH CORPS) corpsmembers as part of your
project work?
Never (GO TO 8)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
7a.

When you worked in teams with others, how many other (YOUTH CORPS)
corpsmembers did you work with on an average day?
____________ NUMBER OF OTHER CORPSMEMBERS

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

How many hours of formal training did you receive? [IF NECESSARY READ: Some examples
of formal training topics include adult education, college or formal continuing education credit,
communication/public speaking skills, team-building, substantive skills related to service
activities, career awareness, job search skills/job readiness, leadership training, self-esteem
enhancement, information about community resources, citizenship/civic engagement,
mediation/conflict resolution, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural/diversity education, community
mobilizing, CPR/first aid, budgeting/personal finances.]
____________ NUMBER OF HOURS

Did you have face-to-face interactions with community members while you performed your
service?
YES
NO

10.

Thinking about your experience with (YOUTH CORPS), please indicate how much you agree
with the following statements. (READ ITEM) Would you say you ... strongly disagree, disagree,
neither agree nor disagree, agree, or strongly agree?

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neither
Agree
nor
Disagree

Agree

Strongly
Agree

You felt that you made a contribution to the
community

You re-examined your beliefs and attitudes
about yourself

You were exposed to new ideas and ways of
seeing the world

You felt like part of a community

You learned more about the “real” world

You felt you made a difference in the life of
at least one person

You did things you never thought you could
do

You changed some of your beliefs and
attitudes

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

11.

12.

Thinking about employment, how much do you think (YOUTH CORPS) will help you... Would
you say not at all, a little, somewhat, quite a bit, or a great deal?
Not at
all

A little

Somewhat

Quite a
bit

A great
deal

To improve your performance on the job

To improve your chances of finding a job

To improve your chances of getting a promotion

To get a better job in a new career

[TREATMENT ONLY] [IF THE R IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN YC] How satisfied
are you with your (YOUTH CORPS) experience in terms of... (READ ITEM). Would you say
you were very dissatisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, neither dissatisfied nor satisfied, somewhat
satisfied, or very satisfied?
[TREATMENT ONLY] [IF THE R IS NO LONGER ENROLLED IN YC] How satisfied
were you with your (YOUTH CORPS) experience in terms of... (READ ITEM). Would you say
you were very dissatisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, neither dissatisfied nor satisfied, somewhat
satisfied, or very satisfied?

Very dissatisfied

Somewhat
dissatisfied

Neither
dissatisfied
nor
satisfied

Somewhat
satisfied

Very
satisfied

Advancing your education

Gaining skills for getting a better
job/career

Helping other people/performing a
community service

Finding a job/earning money

Learning about or worked with
different ethnic/cultural groups

Exploring future job/education
interests

Having an experience that would
look good on your résumé

The encouragement you received to
continue your education

Establishing a relationship with your
co-workers

Gaining an understanding of the
community where you worked

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

13.

If a good friend of yours told you that he or she were interested in joining (YOUTH CORPS),
would you ...
Advise against it
Recommend it
Not sure

14.

How satisfied were you with your overall [YOUTH CORPS] experience? Would you say you
were very dissatisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, neither dissatisfied nor satisfied, somewhat
satisfied, or very satisfied?

15.

Very dissatisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Very satisfied

Knowing what you know now, if you had to decide all over again whether to join (YOUTH
CORPS), what would you decide?
Would enroll
Would not enroll
Not sure

16.

How much did your service experience compare to what you expected when you first enrolled?
Exactly as expected (GO TO Q17)
Somewhat as expected
Not at all as expected

16a.

So the program did not go exactly as you expected. Would you say the (YOUTH
CORPS) program…

16b.

Greatly failed to meet your expectations
Failed to meet your expectations
Was different than you expected, but neither better nor worse
Exceeded your expectations
Greatly exceeded your expectations

Please explain why you think the program did not go exactly as you expected?
(SPECIFY:) __________________________________________

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

17.

18.

19.

For the following questions, please answer yes or no:
YES

Do you think that the corps had reasonable expectations for its team or crew members

Were the rules and policies clearly spelled out?

Were the rules and policies fair?

Did the staff seem to listen to the corps members?

Were corps members respected by the staff?

Did corps members have input into the type of work they do or the projects they
worked on?

I am going to read you a list of frustrations and challenges to service that some Youth Corps
members have identified in the past. Please answer yes or no for each of the following. Did you
experience. . .?
YES

Too much administrative work

Apathy/lack of initiative from community members

Not enough work to keep you busy on service projects

Since you were in (YOUTH CORPS), have you stayed in contact with anyone from the following
groups?
YES

Other corpsmembers

Youth corps team leader or immediate supervisor

Someone who served as your mentor during youth corps service

Section 2: Educational and Vocational Attainment
In this next section, I would like to know about your educational and vocational accomplishments and
goals. Other than researchers, no one, not even the (YOUTH CORPS) staff, will see your answers.
I would like to talk to you about your experiences with education and training programs [FOR T’S
ONLY: other than the (YOUTH CORPS) program]. The names of the educational and training
institutions you attended will be kept strictly confidential.
20.

[ASK Ts ONLY]: Besides (YOUTH CORPS)], have you enrolled in an education, vocational, or
training program?
YES
NO (GO TO 21)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

20a.

Let’s talk about your experiences with the first [second, third, etc.] program you were
enrolled in. Was this program an education or training program?
EDUCATION (GO TO 20a_1-h_1. ASK FOR EACH INSTITUTION OR

PROGRAM ATTENDED)
TRAINING (GO TO 20a_2-e_2)
Program 1

Program 2

20a_1.

When did you enter this education program?

________/_____
MONTH/YEAR

20b_1.

What degree are/were you pursuing?

GED/HS DIPLOMA
ASSOCIATE’S
DEGREE
BACHELOR’S
DEGREE
MASTER’S DEGREE
PROFESSIONAL
DEGREE
DOCTORATE
DEGREE
NOT PURSUING A
DEGREE

20c_1.

[ASK IF R ATTAINED A POST-HS
DEGREE] What was your major field of
study?

______
CODE FROM BELOW. DO
NOT READ LIST.

20d_1.

Was this program full or part-time?

FULL-TIME
PART-TIME

20e_1.

Did you attain this degree, leave the program,
or are you still enrolled?

ATTAIN DEGREE
LEFT PROGRAM
(GO TO 20g_1)
STILL ENROLLED
(GO TO 21)

20f_1.

When did you attain this degree or complete
the program?

________/_____
MONTH/YEAR

20g_1.

How many total credits have/did you earn(ed)
in the program?
After you finished or left, did you attend any
other education or training program?

______ credits

20h_1.

YES (ASK Q20a_1)
NO (GO TO Q21)

(NOTE: MORE COLUMNS WILL BE ADDED, AS NEEDED.)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Accounting
Agriculture
Architecture/environmental design
Biological/life sciences
Business, except accounting and
actuarial science
6) Chemistry
7) Communication
8) Computer and information sciences
9) Criminal justice/protective service
10) Economics
11) Education, including physical
12) Engineering

13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)

Engineering-related technologies
English language and literature/letters
Geology
Health/medical technologies
History
Home economics
Law/Pre-law
Linguistics/foreign languages and
literature
Liberal arts/general studies
Mathematics
Medicine/Pre-medicine
Nursing

25) Pharmacy Philosophy, religion,
theology
26) Physical therapy and other
rehabilitation/ therapeutic service
27) Physics
28) Psychology
29) Political science and government
30) Social work
31) Sociology
32) Visual and performing arts
33) OTHER (SPECIFY)

Let’s talk about your experiences with the first training program you were enrolled in. (ASK
20a_2-e_2 FOR EACH INSTITUTION OR PROGRAM ATTENDED.)

20a_2.

When did you enter this training program?

20b_2.

How many hours per week did you attend this
program?

Program 1
________/_____
MONTH/YEAR

Program 2
________/_____
MONTH/YEAR

______ Hours per week

_____ hours per week

20c_2.

Did you complete the program, leave the
program, or are you still enrolled?

20d_2.

When did you complete or leave the program?

________/_____
MONTH/YEAR

20e_2.

After you finished or left, did you attend any
other education or training program?

COMPLETED
LEFT PROGRAM
STILL ENROLLED
(GO TO Q21)

YES (ASK Q20a_2)
NO (GO TO Q21)

COMPLETED
LEFT PROGRAM
STILL ENROLLED
(GO TO Q21)

YES (ASK Q20a_2)
NO (GO TO Q21)

[NOTE: MORE COLUMNS WILL BE ADDED, AS NEEDED]
21.

*Do you plan to continue your education in the future?
YES
NO (GO TO Q23)

21a.

In what month and year do you plan on continuing your education?
______/_______ MONTH/YEAR

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

22.

[TREATMENT ONLY] How has your (YOUTH CORPS) experience shaped your education
choices? For the following statements, please respond yes, a little, yes, a lot, or no.
22a.

(YOUTH CORPS) affected the degree/major I chose
YES, A LOT
YES, A LITTLE
NO (GO TO 22b)

22a1.

22b.

How did your (YOUTH CORPS) experience affect the degree/major you chose?

(YOUTH CORPS) made me more interested in the topic I pursued in school
YES A LOT
YES, A LITTLE
NO

22c.

(YOUTH CORPS) helped me see the importance of education
YES A LOT
YES, A LITTLE
NO

22d.

(YOUTH CORPS) made my personal goals for educational attainment increase
YES A LOT
YES, A LITTLE
NO

22e.

The education award made continuing my education possible
YES A LOT
YES, A LITTLE
NO

22f

Are there any other ways (YOUTH CORPS) has influenced your education choices?
YES
NO (GO TO 23)

22f1.

Please describe those other effects.
(SPECIFY)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

23.

*In the past 12 months, have you discussed going to college or vocational schools with anyone?
YES
NO

24.

*What is the highest level of education you expect to complete?

SOME HIGH SCHOOL, NO DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, OR GED
VOCATIONAL, TRADE, OR BUSINESS SCHOOL AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (NOT FOR
A BA OR MBA)
LESS THAN TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE
TWO OR MORE YEARS OF COLLEGE, INCLUDING 2-YEAR DEGREE
TWO OR MORE YEARS OF COLLEGE FROM A 4- OR 5-YEAR DEGREE
COLLEGE DEGREE, 4- OR 5- YEAR DEGREE
MASTER’S DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT
PH.D., M.D., OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Section 3: Employment and Earnings
Next, we would like to know your work history, including full- and part-time work. Other than
researchers, no one, including (YOUTH CORPS) staff, will see your answers.
25.

*What were you doing most of last week? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)

26.

WORKING AT A REGULAR JOB
LOOKING FOR WORK
GOING TO SCHOOL
UNABLE TO WORK
INCARCERATED
ON VACATION
TAKING CARE OF MY CHILDREN/ PARENT/SIBLINGS AT HOME
VOLUNTEERING/ VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SERVICE
SERVING IN THE MILITARY/RESERVES
OTHER (SPECIFY:)

*In the last 12 months, have you worked for pay?
YES (GO TO 27)
NO

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

27a. *What was the main reason you did not work for pay in the last 12 months?

27.

ILL, OR DISABLED, AND UNABLE TO WORK
TAKING CARE OF HOME OR FAMILY
GOING TO SCHOOL
COULD NOT ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION
LOOKING FOR WORK, BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY
DIDN’T WANT TO
RECEIVED GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE
OTHER (SPECIFY:)

Please tell me a little bit about all the places you have ever worked as an employee for at least
two consecutive weeks in your lifetime. [FOR Ts ONLY: Please do not include your time at
(YOUTH CORPS)]. Specifically, I would like to know the name of each of your employers, the
date you started and left each job, the number of hours per week you worked, how much you
earned before taxes, and what benefits you received. The name of your employers will remain
strictly confidential.
Let’s start with your most recent full-time job in the last 12 months.

(NOTE: MORE COLUMNS WILL BE ADDED, AS NEEDED

27a. Who was your employer?

Employer 1

Employer 2

____________________

Self-employed

27b. When did you start working for this
employer?

_______/_____

MONTH/YEAR

27c. When did you finish working for this
employer

_______/_____

MONTH/YEAR

27d. Was this job in the government or public

sector, the private sector, or the nonprofit
sector?

Still working for
employer
Government/public
sector
Private sector
Nonprofit sector

(CODE FROM LIST
BELOW. CHECK ALL
THAT APPLY)

27e. In an average week, how many hours did you
work?

____ HOURS/WEEK

27f. In an average week, how much did you earn
per week before taxes?

$________________

27e. In what field were you (have you been)

working?

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

27g. Did your employer offer you:
a.

Health insurance?

Sick leave?

Vacation time?

Retirement benefits?

Employer 1

Employer 2

Health insurance
Sick leave
Vacation time
Retirement

How about your most recent job before (EMPLOYER 1)? (ASK 27a-g UNTIL RESPONDENT
REPLIES “NO MORE JOBS.”)
28.

(TREATMENT ONLY) How has your experience in (YOUTH CORPS) influenced your career
choices? For the following statements, please respond yes, a lot, yes, a little or no.
YES, A LOT

YES, A
LITTLE

28a. (YOUTH CORPS) affected the career I chose

28b. (YOUTH CORPS) gave me exposure to new
career options

28c. My (YOUTH CORPS) affiliation gave me
connections that helped me get a job

28d. My time in (YOUTH CORPS) put me at an
advantage when trying to find a job

GO TO 28f

28e. My priorities in what I wanted in a job changed

28e1.

How did your priorities change? For the following statements, please respond yes or no.
(CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
YES

28f.

I decided to devote my career to a cause/issue I became passionate
about through (YOUTH CORPS)

I realized I could be more effective in making change by doing a
different kind of work.

I decided I wasn’t interested in the career I thought I wanted

I became more realistic about my career choices

Are there any other ways your (YOUTH CORPS) experience has influence your career
choices?
YES
NO (GO TO 29)

28f1.

Please explain what are those ways?

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

29.

*In the last 12 months, have you been promoted on a job?
YES
NO

30.

In the last 12 months, have you been fired, laid off, or asked to leave a job?
YES
NO (GO TO Q31)

30a.

Why were you fired, laid off, or asked to leave? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)

31.

ATTENDANCE OR PUNCTUALITY PROBLEMS
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
POOR PERFORMANCE
A DISPUTE WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR
YOU WERE LAID OFF
OTHER (SPECIFY): __________________________

*In the last 12 months, have you participated in any job readiness training, such as résumé writing
skills, computer training, or job interviewing?
YES
NO

32.

*Other than working or attending school, how have you been spending most of your time in the
past 12 months? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE OR

NATIONAL GUARD
PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL SERVICE,
COMMUNITY SERVICE, OR VOLUNTEER
WORK—FOR EXAMPLE, AMERICORPS,
PEACE CORPS, FAITH-BASED OR
RELIGIOUS VOLUNTEER SERVICE [IF
CHECKED, AUTOFILL QUESTION 46]
LOOKING FOR A JOB
NOTHING ELSE
OTHER (SPECIFY): ________________

*Indicates question was present on baseline

26a Would this be full-time or parttime?

PART-TIME

FULL-TIME

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

33.

34.

*In the last 12 months, did you receive any of the following government support services?
YES

Public assistance (TANF, Welfare)

Public housing, Section 8, or other housing vouchers

Foster care

Free or reduced price school lunch

WIC

Food stamps

Social security

Unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, disability insurance

*What was your individual total annual income in 2006 [NOTE: USE 2007 FOR
INTERVIEWS AFTER DECEMBER 2007] before taxes? Please include wages, salaries,
interest, dividends, social security, and other forms of income.
$__________ [FILL IN VERBATIM]

35.

*Please indicate how important the following statements are in getting and having a job. Would
you say (ITEM) is not at all important, somewhat important, or very important?
Not at all
important

Somewhat
important

Very
important

Being able to find steady work

Working to correct social and economic inequalities

Working in a job where I am of direct service to people

Having a job that I enjoy doing

Working as part of a team

Making a difference in the community

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

36.

*What would you like to be doing two years from now? (CODE ALL THAT APPLY)
WORKING

36a. Will this be full-time or part-time?
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME
36b. Will this be in the government or
public sector, the private sector,
the nonprofit sector, or will you be
self-employed?

Government/public sector

Private sector

Nonprofit sector(tax-exempt,
charitable organization)

Self-employed

ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE

OR NATIONAL GUARD
PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL
SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE,
OR VOLUNTEER WORK—FOR
EXAMPLE, AMERICORPS, PEACE
CORPS, FAITH-BASED OR
RELIGIOUS VOLUNTEER SERVICE
ATTENDING SCHOOL

36c. Will this be full-time or part-time?
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME

36d. Will this be at a high school or GED
program, community college,
technical school or apprenticeship
program, four-year college, or
graduate or professional school?
High school or GED program
Community college
Technical school or apprenticeship
program
Four-year college
Graduate or professional school
36e. Would this be full-time or parttime?
PART-TIME
FULL-TIME

OTHER (SPECIFY): _______________

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

37.

*In what field would you like to be working two years from now? (CODE FROM LIST
BELOW.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.

ACCOUNTING
ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL
AGRICULTURE/FARMING
ARTS (VISUAL DANCE MUSIC
PERFORMANCE)
ATHLETICS
AUTOMOTIVE
BANKING/FINANCE
BIOTECH/SCIENCE
BUSINESS
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL/ SCIENTIFIC
CONSTRUCTION
CULINARY ARTS/FOOD SERVICE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DESIGN
DISTRIBUTION/SHIPPING
ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL
FACILITIES

27.
28.
29.
30.

LEGAL ADMIN
MANUFACTURING
MARKETING
MEDIA/JOURNALISM/ NEWSPAPER

31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.

GROCERY
HEALTH CARE
HOSPITALITY/HOTEL
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE/
REPAIR
INSURANCE
LEGAL

45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.

MILITARY
NONPROFIT SOCIAL SERVICES
NURSE
PHARMACEUTICAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PUBLIC SAFETY/LAW ENFORCEMENT
PURCHASING/PROCUREMENT
REAL ESTATE
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH
RESTAURANT/FOOD SERVICE
RETAIL
SALES
SKILLED TRADES (MASONRY, CARPENTRY,
ELECTRICIAN)
SOCIAL/COMMUNITY WORK
STRATEGY/PLANNING
TEACHING CHILDREN/ADULTS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TRAINING
TRANSPORTATION

51.

WAREHOUSE

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

Section 4: Work/Life Skills
Now we would like to ask about your attitudes and beliefs about living in America today. Other than
researchers, no one, not even (YOUTH CORPS) staff, will see your answers.
38.

*Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements. Would you say you
strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, or strongly agree?

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neither
Agree
nor
Disagree

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Diverse viewpoints bring creativity and
energy to a work group

Multicultural teams can be stimulating and
fun

People are motivated and productive when
they feel accepted for who they are

Diversity improves the work of organizations

I am afraid to disagree with members of
other racial and ethnic groups for fear of
being called prejudiced or racist

Diversity brings many perspectives to
problem-solving

If I had a problem on the job, I would feel
more comfortable going to a staff member of
my own race or ethnicity

I am comfortable interacting with people
from a different racial or ethnic background

My interactions with people at work are
largely confined to people of my own race or
ethnicity

It is not easy to be tolerant when people have
beliefs and attitudes that are different from
my own

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

39.

*Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements. Would you say you
strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, or strongly agree?

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neither
Agree
nor
Disagree

a. I take the responsibility for my own actions

b. I set long term goals for myself

c. I am confident about my ability to lead

d. I achieve anything I set out to do

e. I know how to plan projects

f. I feel comfortable talking in front of groups

Agree

Strongly
Agree

40.

All things considered, on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 meaning extremely dissatisfied and 10
meaning extremely satisfied, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole nowadays?

41.

*At the end of the month, do you usually have:
Some money left over
Just enough to make ends meet
Not enough to make ends meet

Section 5: Civic Engagement
In this section, we ask about your involvement in your community at large. Other than researchers, no
one, including (YOUTH CORPS) staff, will see your answers.
42.

*Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements. Would you say you
strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, or strongly agree?

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neither
Agree
nor
Disagree

Agree

Strongly
Agree

I have a strong attachment to my community

I often discuss and think about how larger
political and social issues affect my
community

I am aware of what can be done to meet the
important needs in my community

I have the ability to make a difference in my
community

I try to find the time to make a positive
difference in my community

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

43.

44.

*Next I’m going to read a list of activities that you, along with others, might accomplish. Assume
that each of these is an activity you feel is worthwhile to accomplish. Indicate how hard it would
be for you to accomplish each activity. Please tell me if you think you would not be able to get
this task done, you might be able to get this task done, you would be able to get this task done, or
you have actually accomplished this task in the last 12 months.
Not Be
Able to
Get Done

Might Be
Able To
Get Done

Would Be
Able To
Get Done

Has Done
In Last 12
Months

Getting the local government to fix a pothole in
my street

Getting the local government to build an addition
to the community center

Organizing an event to benefit a charity or
religious organization

Getting an issue on the ballot for a statewide
election (assume your state allows this)

Starting an after-school program for children
whose parents work

Organizing an annual clean-up program for the
local park

*How likely are you to do the following activities? Would you be not at all likely, not too likely,
not sure how likely, somewhat likely, or very likely?
Not at all
likely

Not too
likely

Not sure
how
likely

Somewhat
likely

Very
likely

Serving on a jury, if called

Reporting a crime that you may have
witnessed

Participating in neighborhood organizations
(school, religious, community, recreational
organizations) AC

Voting in elections

Keeping informed about news and public
issues

Helping to keep the neighborhood safe

Helping to keep the neighborhood clean and
beautiful

Helping those who are less fortunate

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

45.

*Please indicate how much you agree with each of the following statements. Would you say you
strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree, or strongly agree?

Strongly
Disagree

Disagree

Neither
Agree
nor
Disagree

Agree

Strongly
Agree

Most people can be trusted

The government doesn't care about us
ordinary people

I trust people in my neighborhood

America is basically a fair society where
everyone has an equal chance to get ahead

I trust the local police

I think that I am better informed about
politics and government than most people

I consider myself well qualified to participate
in politics

You can’t be too careful in dealing with
people

Now I would like to talk with you about volunteering. Volunteer activities are those things you do for
others for which you are not paid. Only include volunteer activities that you did for an organization or
place of worship, even if you only did them once in awhile.
46.

*[IF EARLIER ANSWER TO QUESTION 32 “HOW SPENDING MOST OF YOUR
TIME IN PAST 12 MONTHS” IS NOT CODED “PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL
SERVICE…,”] In the last 12 months, have you done any volunteering activities through or for
an organization?
YES (GO TO Q47)
NO

[IF EARLIER ANSWER TO QUESTION 32 “HOW SPENDING MOST OF YOUR TIME
IN PAST 12 MONTHS” IS CODED “PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL SERVICE…,”
THEN AUTOPOPULATE QUESTION 46= YES AND GO TO 47]
46a.

Sometimes people don’t think of activities they do infrequently or activities they do for
children’s schools or youth organizations as volunteer activities. In the last 12 months
have you done any of these types of volunteer activities?
YES (GO TO Q47)
NO

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

46b.

Sometimes people don’t think of activities they do through religious organizations as
volunteer activities. In the last 12 months have you done any of this type of volunteer
activity?
YES (GO TO Q47)
NO (GO TO 57)

47.

*[IF EARLIER ANSWER TO QUESTION 32 “HOW SPENDING MOST OF YOUR
TIME IN PAST 12 MONTHS” IS ANSWERED “PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL
SERVICE…,” READ]: “According to your earlier response, you said that you participated in
national service, community service, or volunteer work in the past 12 months.
Was all or some of this voluntary community service or volunteer activity done as part of a
course requirement at a school or college?
YES, FOR ALL OF THE SERVICE ACTIVITIES
YES, FOR SOME OF THE SERVICE ACTIVITIES
NO

48.

*In the last 12 months, how many weeks did you do volunteer activities?
______ # OF WEEKS

49.

*On average, how many hours per week did you do volunteer activities?
______ # OF HOURS PER WEEK

50.

What type of organization did you volunteer with the most in the past 12 months?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION, SPORTS, OR RECREATIONAL GROUP
OTHER EDUCATIONAL GROUP
SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP
CIVIC ORGANIZATION
CULTURAL OR ARTS ORGANIZATION
ENVIRONMENTAL OR ANIMAL CARE ORGANIZATION
HEALTH RESEARCH OR HEALTH EDUCATION ORGANIZATION
HOSPITAL CLINIC OR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION
IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
LABOR UNION, BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
POLITICAL PARTY OR ADVOCACY GROUP
PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION
SPORTS OR HOBBY GROUP
YOUTH SERVICES ORGANIZATION
SOME OTHER TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (SPECIFY) ______________

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

51.

Now I’m going to ask you about activities you might have done for the organization you spent the
most time volunteering with over the last 12 months. For each activity that I mention, please tell
me – yes or no – whether you did that activity for that organization in the last year. In the past 12
months, did you . . .
No

Coach, referee, or supervise a sports team

Tutor or teach

Mentor youth

Be an usher, greeter, or minister

Collect, prepare, distribute, or serve food

Collect, make or distribute clothing, crafts, or goods other than food

Fundraise or sell items to raise money

Provide counseling, medical care, fire/EMS, or protective services

Provide general office services

Provide professional or management assistance including serving on a
board or committee

Engage in music, performance, or other artistic activities

Engage in general labor, supply transportation for people

m. Other, specify

52.

Yes

Now I’d like to ask you how you first became a volunteer for the organization you spent the most
time volunteering with over the last 12 months. Did you approach the organization yourself, did
someone ask you, or did you become involved in some other way?
APPROACHED THE ORGANIZATION (GO TO 53)
WAS ASKED (GO TO 52a)
SOME OTHER WAY (GO TO 52b)

52a.

Who asked you to become a volunteer for this organization?

FRIEND (GO TO 53)
RELATIVE (GO TO 53)
CO-WORKER (GO TO 53)
SOMEONE IN THE ORGANIZATION (GO TO 53)
BOSS OR EMPLOYER (GO TO 53)
OTHER (SPECIFY) ___________________________(GO TO 53)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

52b.

Please describe how you became involved with this organization.
FRIEND’S, CO-WORKER’S, OR ROOMMATE’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE

53.

ORGANIZATION
FAMILY MEMBER’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE ORGANIZATION
OWN INVOLVEMENT IN ORGANIZATION
RESPONDED TO PUBLIC APPEAL IN
NEWSPAPER/RADIO/TV/FLYER/INTERNET
REFERRED TO BY OTHER VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
SCHOOL REQUIREMENT
COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE
PUBLIC HOUSING REQUIREMENT
OTHER (SPECIFY)

How likely is it that you will volunteer in the future? Would you say you will...
Definitely be involved in volunteer activities
Probably be involved in volunteer activities
Probably will not be involved in volunteer activities

54.

*In performing these services, did you talk about your service or volunteer experience with other
volunteers, friends, or relatives?
YES
NO

55.

In the last 12 months, have you asked your friends, parents, children, or other family members to
volunteer with you in any activities?
YES
NO (GO TO 56)

55a.

Have your friends, parents, children, or other family members volunteered with you in
any activities because you asked?
YES (GO TO 58) [AUTOPOPULATE 56=YES]
NO

56.

*In the last 12 months, have you engaged in volunteer activities with any members of your
family?
YES
NO

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

57.

[IF ANSWERED “NO” TO #46b] In talking to people about volunteering, we often find that a
lot of people were not able to volunteer because they did not know how to get involved, or they
were sick, or they just didn’t have the time. What single most important reason best describes
why you haven’t performed volunteer service in the last 12 months?

58.

GAVE MONEY TO DONATIONS INSTEAD OF VOLUNTEERING TIME
NO TIME/ PERSONAL SCHEDULE TOO FULL
NO ONE PERSONALLY ASKED ME
NO ORGANIZATION CONTACTED ME AND ASKED ME TO VOLUNTEER
UNABLE TO HONOR VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
HEALTH PROBLEMS/ PHYSICALLY UNABLE
NO INTEREST
TOOK A SECOND JOB/ NEED TO WORK MORE HOURS
MY AGE
DON’T HAVE NECESSARY SKILLS
DON’T HAVE TRANSPORTATION
DON’T KNOW HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED
I’VE VOLUNTEERED ENOUGH IN THE PAST
MY PAST VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
MY (YOUTH CORPS) EXPERIENCE
OTHER (SPECIFY)

Are you satisfied with the amount of volunteering you did in the last 12 months?
YES (GO TO 59)
NO

58a.

What single most important reason best describes why you haven’t performed more
volunteer service in the last 12 months? (CODE ONE)

PERSONAL SCHEDULE TOO FULL
UNABLE TO HONOR VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
HEALTH PROBLEMS, PHYSICALLY UNABLE
NO INTEREST
TOOK A SECOND JOB/NEED TO WORK MORE HOURS
DON’T KNOW HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED
I ALREADY VOLUNTEER AS MUCH AS I CAN
MY AGE
DON’T HAVE NECESSARY SKILLS
DON’T HAVE TRANSPORTATION
PEOPLE SHOULD BE PAID FOR THEIR WORK
NO ONE I KNOW PERSONALLY ASKED ME
NO ORGANIZATION CONTACTED ME AND ASKED ME TO VOLUNTEER
I’VE VOLUNTEERED ENOUGH IN THE PAST
MY PAST VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
MY (YOUTH CORPS) EXPERIENCE
OTHER (SPECIFY)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

59.

60.

61.

*In the last 12 months, how often have you done the following activities? Would you say never,
rarely, sometimes, often, or always?
Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

Worked with other people in your
neighborhood to fix or improve something

Attended any public meeting where there
was a discussion of community affairs

Attended any club or organizational meeting

*Please answer how often you do the following. Would you say never, rarely, sometimes, often,
or always?
Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

Participate in community events such as
community meetings, celebrations, or
activities

Join organizations that support issues that are
important to me

Write or email newspapers or organizations
to voice my views on an issue

Vote in local elections

Try to learn as much as you can about
candidates or ballot questions before voting

*Generally speaking, how interested are you in politics?
Not at all
Somewhat
A great deal

62.

*How many days in the past week did you talk about politics with your friends, parents, or other
adults?
______ # OF DAYS

63.

Are you currently registered to vote?
YES
NO

64.

Did you vote in the most recent 2006 elections (e.g. November 2006)?
YES (GO TO 65)
NO

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

64a.

In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to
vote because they weren’t registered, or they were sick, or they just didn’t have the time.
What reason best describes why you did not vote in the elections last November?

65.

NOT REGISTERED (ALTHOUGH 18 YEARS OR OLDER)
I THOUGHT ABOUT VOTING, BUT DIDN’T
OUT OF COUNTRY/STATE
I WAS NEW TO THE AREA/ I JUST MOVED
ELECTIONS DON’T AFFECT ME
FEEL VOTE WON’T MAKE A DIFFERENCE
INCONVENIENT
NOT INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN STATE/LOCAL ELECTIONS
MY PARTY WAS NOT REPRESENTED
UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
OTHER (SPECIFY)

*Do you think you will vote in the 2008 presidential elections?

Yes
No
Not sure
I won’t be eligible to vote in the 2008 elections

Section 6: Risk Behaviors
In this section, we ask some questions that some people may feel are personal. Please remember, other
than researchers, no one, not even (YOUTH CORPS) staff, employers, family or friends, will see your
answers
66.

In the past 30 days, did you ever drink five or more drinks of wine, beer, or liquor at one time or
in one sitting?
YES
NO (GO TO Q67)

66a.

On about how many different days did you have five or more drinks of wine, beer, or
liquor during the past 30 days?
_______ NUMBER OF DAYS

67.

In the past 30 days have you used any illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, crack,
methamphetamines, hallucinogens, or heroin?
YES
NO (GO TO 68)

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

67a.

On about how many different days did you use illegal drugs during the past 30 days?
_______ NUMBER OF DAYS

68.

In the past 12 months, have you ever been arrested for any criminal offense by either a civilian or
military court?
YES
NO (GO TO 70)

69.

*In the past 12 months, have you ever been convicted, or adjudicated as a juvenile offender, of
any criminal offense by either a civilian or military court, other than minor traffic violations?
YES
NO (GO TO 70)

69a.

In the past 12 months, how many days were you incarcerated?
_________ DAYS

70.

In the last year, have you ever …
YES

Intentionally damaged or destroyed property that did not belong to you

Gotten into a fight at school or work

Hurt someone badly enough to need bandages or a doctor

Taken something from a store without paying for it

Other than from a store, taken something not belonging to you

Knowingly sold or held stolen goods

Used force to get money or things from someone else

Hit or seriously threatened to hit someone

Taken a vehicle without the owner’s permission

Broken into a building or vehicle to steal something or to just look around?

Helped in a gambling operation, like running numbers or books

Attacked someone with the idea of seriously hurting or killing them?

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

71.

During the past 12 months did you ever feel so sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or
more in a row that you stopped doing some usual activities?
YES
NO

72.

During the past 12 months did you ever seriously consider suicide?
YES
NO

Section 7: Background Questions
We are almost done! We just want to ask a few questions about your background. Other than researchers,
no one, including (YOUTH CORPS) staff, employers, family or friends, will see your answers.
73.

*Are you a citizen of the United States and were you born in the United States?
YES, BORN IN THE UNITED STATES
YES, BORN IN PUERTO RICO, GUAM, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, OR NORTHERN

MARIANAS
YES, BORN ABROAD OF AMERICAN PARENT OR PARENTS
YES, A U.S. CITIZEN BY NATURALIZATION
NO, NOT A U.S. CITIZEN

74.

While growing up, did you ever live with only one parent or guardian?
YES
NO

75.

*What is your current marital status?

76.

MARRIED
SINGLE, NEVER MARRIED
WIDOWED
DIVORCED
SEPARATED

*How many children do you have? (Write ZERO for no children)
_______# OF CHILDREN (IF ZERO, GO TO 77)
76a.

*How many of your children currently live with you?
______# OF CHILDREN

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

76b.

[IF 76a < 76 ] Do you pay child support for any of your children not currently living with
you?
YES
NO

77.

*How many years have you lived in your present community?
____ YEARS

78.

*Over the past three months, what best describes where you lived most of the time?
MY PARENTS/GUARDIANS’ HOUSE OR APARTMENT
MY OWN HOUSE OR APARTMENT WHERE I PAY RENT/MORTGAGE
A FRIEND OR RELATIVE'S HOUSE OR APARTMENT WHERE I DON’T PAY

79.

RENT/MORTGAGE
DIFFERENT HOUSES OR APARTMENTS OF MORE THAN ONE FRIEND OR
RELATIVE
IN A GROUP HOME WHERE I PAY RENT
IN A GROUP HOME WHERE I DON’T PAY RENT
IN A HOTEL
IN A SCHOOL DORMITORY
ON A MILITARY BASE WITHOUT MY PARENTS
IN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
IN A HOMELESS SHELTER
IN A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SUCH AS A TREATMENT PROGRAM OR
HALFWAY HOUSE
IN JAIL, PRISON, OR JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY
NO WHERE, HOMELESS
OTHER (SPECIFY:)

*Do you have a savings or checking account in your name at a bank or other financial institution?
YES
NO

Thank you for participating.

*Indicates question was present on baseline

Youth Corps Evaluation Follow-up

Appendix B: Federal Register Notice

Abt Associates Inc.

Random Assignment Evaluation of Youth Corps

Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 95 / Thursday, May 17, 2007 / Notices
3. Public Comment
4. Discussion and Recommendations
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007
6. Pelagic Fisheries
A. Longline Management
1. Longline Tuna TAC Framework
(ACTION ITEM)
2. Guam Longline Area Closure
(ACTION ITEM)
3. Review of Report on Transferred
Effects
B. American Samoa and Hawaii
Longline Quarterly Reports
C. International Fisheries
1. ISC Bycatch Working Group
2. IATTC Stock Assessment Working
Group
3. WCPFC- SC3 Agenda
4. SPC/PNG Tuna Tagging
5. FAO Report
D. Plan Team Recommendations
E. Advisory Panel Recommendations
F. Public Comment
G. Discussion and Recommendations
8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007
7. Ecosystem And Habitat
A. Use of Traditional Knowledge in
Marine Resource Management
B. Report on American Samoa Coral
Reef Fisheries
C. Report on Hawaii Ulua Tagging Data
Analysis
D. Report on MSRA Annual Catch
Limit Guidance
E. Advisory Panel Recommendations
F. REAC Reports
G. Public Comment
H. Discussion and Recommendations
8. Other Business
A. 96th SSC meeting
9. Summary of SSC Recommendations
to the Council
Special Accommodations
These meetings are physically
accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language
interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Kitty M. Simonds,
(808)522–8220 (voice) or (808)522–8226
(fax), at least 5 days prior to the meeting
date.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: May 14, 2007.
Tracey L. Thompson,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
[FR Doc. E7–9487 Filed 5–16–07; 8:45 am]

pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES

BILLING CODE 3510–22–S

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request
Corporation for National and
Community Service.

AGENCY:

VerDate Aug<31>2005

17:15 May 16, 2007

Jkt 211001

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY: The Corporation for National
and Community Service (hereinafter the
‘‘Corporation’’), as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to
provide the general public and federal
agencies with an opportunity to
comment on proposed and/or
continuing collections of information in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program
helps to ensure that requested data can
be provided in the desired format,
reporting burden (time and financial
resources) is minimized, collection
instruments are clearly understood, and
the impact of collection requirement on
respondents can be properly assessed.
Currently, the Corporation is
soliciting comments on the proposed
follow-up survey for the National
Evaluation of Youth Corps. This survey
will be completed by individuals 18
months after they were randomly
assigned to participate in either a youth
corps program or a control group. These
individuals completed a baseline survey
at the time of application to a youth
corps program. Many of the youth corps
programs receive all or part of their
funding from the Corporation.
Copies of the information collection
requests can be obtained by contacting
the office listed in the address section
of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by July
16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by the title of the information
collection activity, by any of the
following methods:
(1) By mail sent to: Corporation for
National and Community Service;
Attention: Lillian Dote, Program Officer;
Office of Research and Policy
Development, Room 10901C; 1201 New
York Avenue, NW.; Washington, DC
20525.
(2) By hand delivery or by courier to
the Corporation’s mailroom at Room
8102C at the mail address given in
paragraph (1) above, between 9 a.m. and
4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
(3) By fax to: (202) 606–3464,
Attention: Lillian Dote, Program Officer,
Office of Research and Policy
Development.
(4) Electronically through the
Corporation’s e-mail address system:
[email protected].

PO 00000

Frm 00006

Fmt 4703

Sfmt 4703

27805

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lillian Dote, (202) 606–6984, or by
e-mail at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Corporation is particularly
interested in comments that:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the Corporation, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
• Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are expected to respond, including the
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology
(e.g., permitting electronic submissions
of responses).

Background
The Corporation is interested in
learning about the effects of national
service on its participants. This study
will use an experimental design to
assess the outcomes associated with
participation in national service. This
survey will be completed by individuals
18 months after they were randomly
assigned to participate in either a youth
corps program or a control group. These
individuals completed a baseline survey
at the time of application to a youth
corps program.
Current Action
This is an application for a new data
collection. It is anticipated that data
collection will begin in January 2008.
Type of Review: New.
Agency: Corporation for National and
Community Service.
Title: National Evaluation of Youth
Corps.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: None.
Affected Public: Individuals who have
agreed to participate in the evaluation
and who have completed a baseline
survey.
Total Respondents: 3,000.
Frequency: One time.
Average Time Per Response: Averages
45 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,250
hours.
Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
None.
Total Burden Cost (operating/
maintenance): None.

E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM

17MYN1

27806

Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 95 / Thursday, May 17, 2007 / Notices

Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget approval of the
information collection request; they will
also become a matter of public record.
Dated: May 10, 2007.
Robert Grimm,
Director, Office of Research and Policy
Development.
[FR Doc. E7–9446 Filed 5–16–07; 8:45 am]

Meeting of the President’s
Commission on Care for America’s
Returning Wounded Warriors
Department of Defense
Federal Advisory Committee
Sub Committee Meeting notice.

ACTION:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Notification of an ‘‘Open Meeting’’ of
the National Defense University
Visitors (BOV)
Department of Defense;
National Defense University.

AGENCY:

Notice of ‘‘Open Meeting.’’

SUMMARY: The National Defense
University (NDU), Designated Federal
Officer, has scheduled a meeting of the
Board of Visitors. Request subject notice
be published in the Federal Register.
The National Defense University Board
of Visitors is a Federal Advisory Board.
The Board meets twice a year in
proceedings that are open to the public.

The meeting will be held on May
21–22, 2007 from 1100 to 1700 on the
21st and continuing on the 22nd from
0830 to 1330.
Location: The Board of Visitors
meeting will be held at Building 62,
Marshall Hall, Room 155, National
Defense University, 300 5th Avenue,
Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319–
5066.

DATES:

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
Sunshine in the Government Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and
41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
§§ 102–3.140 through 160, the
Department of Defense announces the
forthcoming sub committee meeting.
Subcommittees of the Commission
will conduct preparatory work meetings
in the Chicago area to gather
information, conduct research and
analyze issues and facts in preparation
for a meeting of the Commission.
Pursuant to section 102–3.160(a) of 41
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
these subcommittee meetings are not
open to the public, and the
subcommittees are required to report
their findings to the Commission for
further deliberation. Locations include
the DoD/VA combined Health Center at
Naval Training Center Great Lakes.
Additionally, the Sub Committees will
visit public and private hospitals in the
area for investigation of Centers of
Excellence that apply to the
Commission’s Charter.

Dated: May 11, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. 07–2421 Filed 5–16–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001–06–M

accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Protests will be considered by
the Commission in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to
the proceeding. Any person wishing to
become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as
appropriate. Such notices, motions, or
protests must be filed in accordance
with the provisions of Section 154.210
of the Commission’s regulations (18 CFR
154.210). Anyone filing an intervention
or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone
filing an intervention or protest on or
before the intervention or protest date
need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the
Applicant.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the
‘‘eFiling’’ link at http://www.ferc.gov.
Persons unable to file electronically
should submit an original and 14 copies
of the protest or intervention to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
This filing is accessible on-line at
http://www.ferc.gov, using the
‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for
review in the Commission’s Public
Reference Room in Washington, DC.
There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the
Web site that enables subscribers to
receive e-mail notification when a
document is added to a subscribed
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC
Online service, please e-mail
[email protected], or call
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202) 502–8659.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7–9459 Filed 5–16–07; 8:45 am]

The
point of contact for this notice of an
‘‘Open Meeting’’ is Mr. Roy Austin (202)
685–2649, Fax (202) 685–3935 or Austin
[email protected].

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

State of
the University, National Security
Education, Accreditation, and Federal
Policy. The meeting is open to the
public; limited space is made available
for observers and will be allocated on a
first come first serve basis.

CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River
Transmission Corporation; Notice of
Negotiated Rate

Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission

May 10, 2007.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline,
Inc.; Notice of Application

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES

Office of the Secretary

AGENCY:

BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P

ACTION:

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Dated: May 1, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, DoD.
[FR Doc. 07–2420 Filed 5–15–07; 9:25 am]
BILLING CODE 5001–06–M

VerDate Aug<31>2005

17:15 May 16, 2007

Jkt 211001

BILLING CODE 6717–01–P

Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

[Docket No. RP00–305–031]

Take notice that on April 27, 2007,
CenterPoint Energy—Mississippi River
Transmission Corporation (MRT)
tendered for filing a negotiated rate
agreement for Rate Schedule ITS service
from ConocoPhillips Company to WRB
Refining, LLC., effective May 1, 2007.
Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest this filing must file in

PO 00000

Frm 00007

Fmt 4703

Sfmt 4703

[Docket No. CP07–328–000]

May 10, 2007.

Take notice that on May 3, 2007,
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc.
(Southern Star), 4700 Highway 56,
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301, filed an
application in Docket No. CP07–328–
000 pursuant to section 7(b) of the

E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM

17MYN1

File Type	application/pdf
File Title	Microsoft Word - OMB Appendices.doc
Author	NicholsonJ
File Modified	2007-08-09
File Created	2007-08-07