This is the field test for the
Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup
(B&B:2008/09) to be conducted in 2008. The full scale study
will be conducted in 2009 with a sample of 2008 bachelor's degree
recipients from public and private postsecondary institutions. The
data will provide long term information on graduates' additional
postsecondary education and training, employment, workforce
activities, and other life experiences. The study directs special
focus on sample members who began teaching.
The 83 C change results in a
burden hour increase to the B&B:08/09 student interview, an
addition of six items from the National Science Foundation's (NSF)
2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG).
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.