Proposed IRIS Screen Changes 2013

ATTACHMENT C - Proposed IRIS Screen Changes 2013.xlsx

IEPS International Resource Information System (IRIS)

Proposed IRIS Screen Changes 2013

OMB: 1840-0759

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Overview

DD - Inst Type
DD - Inst Desig
AORC
BIE
CIBE
DDRA
DDRA Fellow
DDRA Instructor
FLAS
FLAS Fellow
FLAS Instructor
FRA
FRA Fellow
FRA Instructor
GPA Annual
GPA Annual Participant
GPA Language
GPA Instructor
GPA Language Participant
IIPP
IRS
LRC
NRC
SA AA
SA DI
SA Participant
TICFIA
UISFL


Sheet 1: DD - Inst Type

Institution Type 2-year Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education

2-year Private Institution of Higher Education

4-year Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education

4-year Private Institution of Higher Education

Sheet 2: DD - Inst Desig

Institution Designation: Eligible to receive assistance under Part A or B of Title III or under Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA)

Not eligible to receive assistance under Part A or B of Title III or under Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA)

Sheet 3: AORC

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."

Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
Complete replace of welcome screen with new cross program text.

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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
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Text Abstract Cut and paste your abstract from your application into the box below. Insert the abstract for the approved project into the box below.




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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.




Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Button Add a User Change "Add a User" to "Add User"





Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.


Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database



Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A


Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)




Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.




Remove Instructions •Your TARs are listed below.

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Remove Instructions •To view or edit a TAR, click "Update."

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Remove Instructions •To remove a TAR, click "Delete."

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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




Text Travel Justification Travel Justification Justification




Remove Note Provide travel justification that is directly related to the approved project scope. Indicate whether this funding is in the approved budget.

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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.




Text Title VI AORC funds requested for travel Title VI AORC funds requested for travel AORC funds requested




Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used




Remove Explanation of Title VI AORC funds requested: Explanation of Title VI AORC funds requested:





Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. GSA for domestic per diem rates http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21287




Links Detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




Remove Text Participant's Departure Itinerary (Required for international travel)





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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


Select View Submit Reports Shared includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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•To begin entering your report, click the "Enter Report Information" button below or click a button on the menu bar. You may also click a link in the Report Status column to go directly to a screen.






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•To view or submit a report, click the "View / Submit Report" button.






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•After viewing the report, project directors may click the "Submit Report" button to submit it to IFLE.






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•To enter data for a report other than the current one, select the report and click the "Enter Report Information" button.






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•Click a radio button in the "select Report" column.






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•Click the "View/Submit Report" button to review the report in draft or to submit the report after completion.






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Only the Project Director is authorized to submit the completed report.
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•You may also view reports from previous grants for your program, institution, and world area. •Click here to view reports from previous grants by program, institution, and world area.


Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





Rename Item Comments Comments Justification for the Time Extension





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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Enter the amount of funds to be used during the time extension Note: The time extension end date automatically revises the due date for submitting the final report. The final report on the project will be due 80 days after the time extension date requested. Indicate funds to be used during the time extension.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.

Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Add (i) button Total Other Other funds allocated to these line items from other internal 2nd external sources.


Final Budget Shared includes/Budget1.cfm Text Instructions For each category, enter the amount of Title VI AORC funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from through 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI AORC funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and submit this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.



includes/incbudgetend.cfm Code (Allow FFR for AORC) Instructions Budget attachment: * excel, pdf, or .doc only. Attach a spreadsheet with the final budget expenditures for the just completed one-year budget period. Your project file must be formatted for letter-size paper prior to upload. SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form attachment: PDF only. Attach a PDF containing your completed SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. Once code is modified, different instruction appears. Page Code









Report Data Center Information
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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Sheet 4: BIE

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."

Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
Complete replace of welcome screen with new cross program text.

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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
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Text Abstract Cut and paste your abstract from your application into the box below. Insert the abstract for the approved project into the box below.
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Text Languages, Countries, Disciplines Select all of the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdowns below. Any entries already selected are displayed first. Select the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdown list below. Any entries already selected are displayed first.
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Text Languages Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the languages most relevant to your project focus Please select no more than 15 languages most relevant to the project focus
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Text Languages Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.
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Text Countries Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the countries most relevant to your project's focus. Please select no more than 15 countries most relevant to the project.




Text Countries Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.




Text Disciplines Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.




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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.
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Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.

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Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database



Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A

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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)
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Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.
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Remove Instructions •Your TARs are listed below.

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Remove Instructions •To view or edit a TAR, click "Update."

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Remove Instructions •To remove a TAR, click "Delete."

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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




Text Travel Justification Travel Justification Justification




Remove Note Provide travel justification that is directly related to the approved project scope. Indicate whether this funding is in the approved budget.

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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.




Text Title VI BIE funds requested for travel Title VI BIE funds requested for travel BIE funds requested




Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used




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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. GSA for domestic per diem rates http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21287




Links Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


Select View Submit Reports Shared includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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•To begin entering your report, click the "Enter Report Information" button below or click a button on the menu bar. You may also click a link in the Report Status column to go directly to a screen.






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•To view or submit a report, click the "View / Submit Report" button.






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•After viewing the report, project directors may click the "Submit Report" button to submit it to IFLE.






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•To enter data for a report other than the current one, select the report and click the "Enter Report Information" button.






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•Click the "View/Submit Report" button to review the report in draft or to submit the report after completion.






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Only the Project Director is authorized to submit the completed report.
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•You may also view reports from previous grants for your program, institution, and world area. •Click here to view reports from previous grants by program, institution, and world area.


Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





Rename Item Comments Comments Justification for the Time Extension





Move Item Enter the amount of funds…

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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Enter the amount of funds to be used during the time extension Note: The time extension end date automatically revises the due date for submitting the final report. The final report on the project will be due 80 days after the time extension date requested. Indicate funds to be used during the time extension.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.

Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Budget Spring Budget Shared includes/Budget2Col.cfm Text Remove Instructions and Budget Info Form


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Fall Budget Shared includes/FallBudget2col.cfm Text Change date span for full report span






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Final Budget Shared includes/Budget2Col.cfm

For each category, enter the amount of Title VI BIE funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI BIE funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.
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Report Data IB Courses & Programs
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Int'l Business Positions
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Faculty Enhancement
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Outreach Activities Shared bieuisfl/Outreach.cfm Remove Text
To enter default values for the city, state, and language which will pre-populate on new outreach records, click the "Enter Outreach Defaults" button.





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Study Abroad / Internships
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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Sheet 5: CIBE

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Text Abstract Cut and paste your abstract from your application into the box below. Insert the abstract for the approved project into the box below.
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Text Languages, Countries, Disciplines Select all of the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdowns below. Any entries already selected are displayed first. Select the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdown list below. Any entries already selected are displayed first.
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Text Languages Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the languages most relevant to your project focus Please select no more than 15 languages most relevant to the project focus
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Text Countries Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the countries most relevant to your project's focus. Please select no more than 15 countries most relevant to the project.




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Text Disciplines Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.




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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.
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Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.

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Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)
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Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.
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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




Text Travel Justification Travel Justification Justification




Remove Note Provide travel justification that is directly related to the approved project scope. Indicate whether this funding is in the approved budget.

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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.




Text Title VI CIBE funds requested for travel Title VI CIBE funds requested for travel CIBE funds requested




Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used




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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI CIBE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI CIBE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI CIBE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI CIBE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. GSA for domestic per diem rates http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21287




Links Detailed itemization of Title VI CIBE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


Select View Submit Reports Shared includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Budget Spring Budget Shared includes/Budget2Col.cfm Text Remove Instructions and Budget Info Form


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Fall Budget Shared includes/FallBudget2col.cfm Text Change date span for full report span


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Text Remove instructions for spring Budget numbers submitted on your spring report may be updated here. This will not change what was submitted on your spring report.





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Final Budget Shared includes/Budget2Col.cfm

For each category, enter the amount of Title VI CIBE funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI CIBE funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.
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Report Data IB Courses by Discipline No Changes






IB Courses & Programs
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Master's Grads
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Doctorate Grads
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Master's Placements
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Doctorate Placements
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Int'l Research
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Publications
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Collaboration
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Professional Development Programs
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Outreach Activities
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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Sheet 6: DDRA

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
Complete replace of welcome screen with new cross program text.

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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
Below Institution (on page) Page and Database




Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
Below Institution Type (above) Page and Database

Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.





Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Button Add a User Change "Add a User" to "Add User"






Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.



Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database




Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A



Fellow Administration
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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





Rename Item Comments Comments Justification for the Time Extension





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Move Item Enter the amount of funds…

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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Enter the amount of funds to be used during the time extension Note: The time extension end date automatically revises the due date for submitting the final report. The final report on the project will be due 80 days after the time extension date requested. Indicate funds to be used during the time extension.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.


Update Fellow Info
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If the revised fellowship end date is now later than the grant end date, you must notify IEPS that a time extension is necessary. Click "Time Extension" to notify IEPS.






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Grant Activation Request (GAR)
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Hiatus Request
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Instructor Administration

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Sheet 7: DDRA Fellow

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Pre-Fellowship Report

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Actual Budget
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Sheet 8: DDRA Instructor

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
Complete replace of welcome screen with new cross program text.

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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
Below Institution (on page) Page and Database




Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
Below Institution Type (above) Page and Database

Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.





Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
Next to Additional Users title Page




Button Add a User Change "Add a User" to "Add User"






Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.



Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database




Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A



Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each fellow who is traveling using a Title VI-funded summer travel award.





Text Instructions (If a fellow is not receiving Title VI grant funds for travel, you do not need to create a TAR.) (If a fellow is not receiving a travel award, you do not need to create a TAR.)





Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.





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Remove Instructions •To view or edit a TAR, click "Update."

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Remove Instructions •To remove a TAR, click "Delete."

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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.





Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.


Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.





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Remove Note Provide travel justification that is directly related to the approved project scope. Indicate whether this funding is in the approved budget.

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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.





Text Title VI FLAS funds requested for travel Title VI FLAS funds requested for travel FLAS funds requested





Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used





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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI FLAS funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI FLAS funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI FLAS funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI FLAS funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. GSA for domestic per diem rates http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21287





Links Detailed itemization of Title VI FLAS funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp





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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


Select View Submit Reports Shared includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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•To begin entering your report, click the "Enter Report Information" button below or click a button on the menu bar. You may also click a link in the Report Status column to go directly to a screen.






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•To view or submit a report, click the "View / Submit Report" button.






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•After viewing the report, project directors may click the "Submit Report" button to submit it to IFLE.






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•Click the "View/Submit Report" button to review the report in draft or to submit the report after completion.






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•You may also view reports from previous grants for your program, institution, and world area. •Click here to view reports from previous grants by program, institution, and world area.


Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.


Language Request
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Fellow Admin
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•For fellows that have not completed their pre self-evaluations, check the open box in the Pre Self-Evaluation column and click the "Notify Pre Self-Evaluation" button.






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Once a fellow is moved to the final report, the fellow's interim record cannot be updated. Therefore, interim fellows should not be moved to the final report until after the interim report is submitted. Once a fellow is moved to the Final report, the fellow's Interim report cannot be updated. Therefore, Interim fellows should not be moved to the Final report until after the Interim report is submitted.





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Total Title VI FLAS grant funds: (Tuition and fees + stipend + travel) (Tuition and fees + stipend + travel award (if applicable))





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Instructions Dissertation Research Overseas If the purpose of the fellowship is dissertation research, provide the following information. When you click Save, an email will be sent to your program officer to notify them of your request for a dissertation research fellowship. If the purpose of the fellowship is for dissertation research overseas, provide the following information. When you click Save, an email will be sent to your program officer to notify them of your request for a dissertation research fellowship.





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FLAS Competition Description
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Budget
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Enter the funds received from or given to other institutions during the current reporting period.






Change Text Total Summer FLAS funds awarded to Interim fellows: (Tuition + Stipend + Travel) (Tuition + Stipend + Travel award (if applicable))





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Sheet 10: FLAS Fellow

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


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Welcome / Home
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3.On the Foreign Language Self-Evaluation screen, enter your language self-evaluation and information about any standardized language tests you took.



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Education and Courses
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Change Text Courses Taken during Fellowship Enter the title and the number of credits for all of the courses in which you were enrolled during the fellowship period. If you have not received your grades for the semester, select the grade you will most likely receive. Enter the full title and the number of credits for all of the courses in which you were enrolled during the fellowship period. If you have not received your grades for the semester/quarter, select TBD.
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You are required to provide comments in this box and what you write will be confidential and just shared with just the U.S. Department of Education (Unless you check to share with your Project Director and FLAS Coordinator.). In this box please write about your impressions of the FLAS program you participated in, specifically: Was the competition announced frequently and in highly visible forums? Were the application requirements clearly stated? Were the administrators of the program ready to assist during the application process and after you received your award? How was the quality of the language and area studies course offerings? What suggestions do you have to improve your institution's FLAS program? You are required to provide comments in this box. What you write is confidential and shared with just the U.S. Department of Education (Unless you check to share with your Project Director and FLAS Coordinator.). In this box please write about your impressions of the FLAS program you participated in, specifically: How was the quality of the language and area studies course offerings? Was the competition announced frequently and in highly visible forums? Were the application requirements clearly stated? Were the administrators of the program ready to assist during the application process and after you received your award? What suggestions do you have to improve your institution's FLAS program?


Sheet 11: FLAS Instructor

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Sheet 12: FRA

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.





Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Button Add a User Change "Add a User" to "Add User"






Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.



Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database




Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A



Fellow Administration
ddfra_director/createEditReports.cfm New Button Time Extension

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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Enter the amount of funds to be used during the time extension Note: The time extension end date automatically revises the due date for submitting the final report. The final report on the project will be due 80 days after the time extension date requested. Indicate funds to be used during the time extension.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.


Update Fellow Info
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If the revised fellowship end date is now later than the grant end date, you must notify IEPS that a time extension is necessary. Click "Time Extension" to notify IEPS.






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Grant Activation Request (GAR)
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Hiatus Request
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Instructor Administration
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Same as GPA Instructors Database

Sheet 13: FRA Fellow

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Pre-Fellowship Report

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Final Report

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Dissemination
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Publications Shared includes/Publications.cfm Add Item
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Audio, video, and podcasts Audio, video, and/or podcasts
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Feedback
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Actual Budget
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Sheet 14: FRA Instructor

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Sheet 15: GPA Annual

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Top Menu
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Post-Travel
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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.















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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
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Text change Country(ies) of Study (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click. You are only allowed up to 15 selections.) (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" key and click. You are only allowed up to 15 selections.)





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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





Rename Item Comments Comments Justification for the Time Extension





Move Item Enter the amount of funds…

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Enter the revised end date for your project. When the project end date is extended, the due date for the submission of your final performance report will change. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the revised end date. Requested Time Extension End Date





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Enter the amount of funds to be used during the time extension Note: The time extension end date automatically revises the due date for submitting the final report. The final report on the project will be due 80 days after the time extension date requested. Indicate funds to be used during the time extension.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.


Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.
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Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database




Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A

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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)
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Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.
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Remove Instructions •To view or edit a TAR, click "Update."

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Remove Instructions •To remove a TAR, click "Delete."

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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.





Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.


Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.





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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.





Text Title VI BIE funds requested for travel Title VI BIE funds requested for travel BIE funds requested





Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used





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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. GSA for domestic per diem rates http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21287





Links Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp





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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.

Pre-Travel Participant Administration
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To send an email notification, check the "Notify" box for all participants that you would like to notify and click the "Notify Participants" button. To send an email notification to participants, check the "Notify" box for those who should be notified. Click the "Notify Participants" button.

Add a Participant
gpa_director/gpaDirCreatePart.cfm Change Text
Enter the following information about each participant, including project administrators. Enter the following information about each participant, including all project administrators.




Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
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Project Overview
gpa_director/gpaDirProjOverview.cfm Remove text
Enter the following information about the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad grant.





Instructions
Use the fields below to upload attachment files with the Pre Departure Orientation Agenda, Host Country Itinerary (for annual projects) / GPA Student Class Schedule (for foreign language projects) and Key personnel in host country. The files must be in one of the following formats: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe PDF or HTML. The first four fields must contain valid file names. Press the "Browse..." button to the right of each attachment field to attach a file. When prompted, locate and select the file to upload. Upload the required files below in one of the following formats: Word, PowerPoint, Excel or Adobe PDF. Press the "Browse..." button to the right of each attachment field to attach a file. When prompted, locate and select the file to upload.




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Post-Travel Participant Administration
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To send an email notification, check the "Notify" box for all participants that you would like to notify and click the "Notify Participants" button. To send an email notification to participants, check the "Notify" box for those who should be notified. Click the "Notify Participants" button.




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In-Country Experience Comments Add Narrative includes/incNarrative.cfm Add Narrative In-Country Experience Comments Evaluate the in-country experience. Describe any exemplary activities, challenges, areas for improvement, or any additional comments. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, participant challenges, staff challenges and activities that were of impact. When discussing the impact of activites, please explain how this activity made an impact.

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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Budget Shared includes/Budget1.cfm Add Instructions Instructions Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and submit this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.





Add Instructions Instructions Also, upload a more detailed line item budget, based on the proposed budget submitted as part of the application package.




includes/incbudgetend.cfm Code (Allow FFR for IRS) Instructions Budget attachment: * excel, pdf, or .doc only. Attach a spreadsheet with the final budget expenditures for the just completed one-year budget period. Your project file must be formatted for letter-size paper prior to upload. SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form attachment: PDF only. Attach a PDF containing your completed SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. Once code is modified, different instruction appears. Page Code









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Dissemination and Resources Add Narrative includes/incNarrative.cfm Add Narrative Dissemination and Resources Please identify URLs and/or citations of resources or curriculum development that participants have created as a result of the GPA project. This information will be accessible to the public on the IRIS web site (iris.ed.gov).

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Sheet 16: GPA Annual Participant

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
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Orientation Evaluation
gpa_fellow/OrientEvaluation.cfm Title
Orientation Evaluation Pre-departure Orientation Evaluation
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Instructions
Rate the following aspects of the orientation to the program on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings. This will be shared anonymously with the project director(s). Rate each question below on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings.
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Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended to you in advance of the program. Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended in advance of the program.





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Delivery of the information in the orientation, including pacing and appropriateness.

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Pacing of the information in the orientation.
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Understanding/explanation of what is expected from the participant as an outcome of attendance in program.. Clear explanation of participant requirements upon returning to the U.S.
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Was length/time of pre-departure orientation appropriate?

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In-country Experience Evaluation
gpa_fellow/InCntryExperience.cfm Instructions
Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in . Use the boxes that follow to describe exemplary activities and point out areas for improvement. You may provide general comments or specific comments regarding any category in these boxes. This will be shared anonymously with the project director(s). Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in. Use the comment box below to provide feedback on this program.





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Add Item Comments Comments. Please provide feedback about the in-country experience. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, challenges with staff, and/or activities that impacted you professionally.



Outreach Activities
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Sheet 17: GPA Language

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Fall Report

Tab Rename Participant Administration Participant Administration Participant Information


Spring Report

Tab Rename Participant Administration Participant Administration Participant Information


Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.















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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Text change Country(ies) of Study (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click. You are only allowed up to 15 selections.) (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" key and click. You are only allowed up to 15 selections.)





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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.


Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.
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Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database




Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A

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Select View Submit Reports Shared includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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•To view or submit a report, click the "View / Submit Report" button.






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•After viewing the report, project directors may click the "Submit Report" button to submit it to IFLE.






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•You may also view reports from previous grants for your program, institution, and world area. •Click here to view reports from previous grants by program, institution, and world area.


Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)
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Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.
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Remove Instructions •To view or edit a TAR, click "Update."

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Remove Instructions •To remove a TAR, click "Delete."

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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.





Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.


Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.





Text Travel Justification Travel Justification Justification





Remove Note Provide travel justification that is directly related to the approved project scope. Indicate whether this funding is in the approved budget.

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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.





Text Title VI BIE funds requested for travel Title VI BIE funds requested for travel BIE funds requested





Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used





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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. GSA for domestic per diem rates http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/21287





Links Detailed itemization of Title VI BIE funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp





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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.

Fall Report Participant Administration
gpa_director/gpaDirMaintParts.cfm Change Text
To send an email notification, check the "Notify" box for all participants that you would like to notify and click the "Notify Participants" button. To send an email notification to participants, check the "Notify" box for those who should be notified. Click the "Notify Participants" button.

Add a Participant
gpa_director/gpaDirCreatePart.cfm Change Text
Enter the following information about each participant, including project administrators. Enter the following information about each participant, including all project administrators.




Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
Below Institution (on page) Page and Database



Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
Below Institution Type (above) Page and Database



Add Checkboxes Select if your institution is identified as low income, rural




To be determined Add Dropdown







Remove Section Oral Proficiency Scores



Instructor Admin No Changes






Project Overview
gpa_director/gpaDirProjOverview.cfm Remove text
Enter the following information about the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad grant.





Instructions
Use the fields below to upload attachment files with the Pre Departure Orientation Agenda, Host Country Itinerary (for annual projects) / GPA Student Class Schedule (for foreign language projects) and Key personnel in host country. The files must be in one of the following formats: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe PDF or HTML. The first four fields must contain valid file names. Press the "Browse..." button to the right of each attachment field to attach a file. When prompted, locate and select the file to upload. Upload the required files below in one of the following formats: Word, PowerPoint, Excel or Adobe PDF. Press the "Browse..." button to the right of each attachment field to attach a file. When prompted, locate and select the file to upload.




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Change Item Host Country Itinerary Host Country Itinerary (for annual projects) / GPA Student Class Schedule (for foreign language projects) GPA Student Class Schedule




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Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Spring Report Participant Administration
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To send an email notification, check the "Notify" box for all participants that you would like to notify and click the "Notify Participants" button. To send an email notification to participants, check the "Notify" box for those who should be notified. Click the "Notify Participants" button.

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In-Country Activities No Changes






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In-Country Experience Comments Add Narrative includes/incNarrative.cfm Add Narrative In-Country Experience Comments Evaluate the in-country experience. Describe any exemplary activities, challenges, areas for improvement, or any additional comments. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, participant challenges, staff challenges and activities that were of impact. When discussing the impact of activites, please explain how this activity made an impact.

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Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant or matching funds were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Budget Shared includes/FallBudget1.cfm Text Change report span for budget


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Text Remove instructions for fall Budget numbers submitted on your fall report may be updated here. This will not change what was submitted on your fall report.





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Add (i) button Total Other Other funds allocated to these line items from other internal 2nd external sources.


Final Budget Shared includes/Budget1.cfm Text Instructions For each category, enter the amount of Title VI IRS funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from through 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI IRS funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and submit this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.



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Dissemination and Resources Add Narrative includes/incNarrative.cfm Add Narrative Dissemination and Resources Please identify URLs and/or citations of resources or curriculum development that participants have created as a result of the GPA project. This information will be accessible to the public on the IRIS web site (iris.ed.gov).

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Sheet 18: GPA Instructor

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Sheet 19: GPA Language Participant

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


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Orientation Evaluation
gpa_fellow/OrientEvaluation.cfm Title
Orientation Evaluation Pre-departure Orientation Evaluation
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Instructions
Rate the following aspects of the orientation to the program on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings. This will be shared anonymously with the project director(s). Rate each question below on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings.
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Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended to you in advance of the program. Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended in advance of the program.





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Usefulness of readings and other preparatory materials.
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Delivery of the information in the orientation, including pacing and appropriateness.

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Pacing of the information in the orientation.
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Appropriateness of information in the orientation.
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Understanding/explanation of what is expected from the participant as an outcome of attendance in program.. Clear explanation of participant requirements upon returning to the U.S.
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Weekly Activities

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In-country Experience Evaluation
gpa_fellow/InCntryExperience.cfm Instructions
Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in . Use the boxes that follow to describe exemplary activities and point out areas for improvement. You may provide general comments or specific comments regarding any category in these boxes. This will be shared anonymously with the project director(s). Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in. Use the box below to provide feedback on this program.





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Quality of speakers and academic lectures






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Quality of host country faculty and teachers






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Quality of host country faculty and teachers for language instruction






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Quality of host country faculty and teachers for area studies instruction






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Add Item Comments Comments. Please provide feedback about the in-country experience. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, challenges with staff, and/or activities that impacted you professionally.



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Sheet 20: IIPP

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Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."

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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Text Abstract Cut and paste your abstract from your application into the box below. Insert the abstract for the approved project into the box below.
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Text Languages, Countries, Disciplines Select all of the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdowns below. Any entries already selected are displayed first. Select the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdown list below. Any entries already selected are displayed first.
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Text Languages Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the languages most relevant to your project focus Please select no more than 15 languages most relevant to the project focus
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Text Languages Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.
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Text Countries Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.




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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




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Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.




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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)




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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




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Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Final Budget Shared includes/Budget1.cfm Text Instructions For each category, enter the amount of Title VI IRS funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from through 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI IRS funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and submit this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.



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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.




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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)




Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.




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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




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Text Which FY funds are being used: Which FY funds are being used Fiscal year funds to be used




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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI LRC funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI LRC funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI LRC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI LRC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Final Budget Shared includes/Budget1.cfm Text Instructions For each category, enter the amount of Title VI LRC funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from through 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI LRC funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and submit this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.



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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.




Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)




Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.




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Remove Instructions •After entering a TAR, click the "Submit to IRIS" button at the bottom of the page to submit it to IRIS.

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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.




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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI AORC funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


Select View Submit Reports Shared includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Narratives Objectives and Assessments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Add (i) button Total Other Other funds allocated to these line items from other internal 2nd external sources.


Final Budget Shared includes/Budget1.cfm Text Instructions For each category, enter the amount of Title VI AORC funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from through 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI AORC funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 10/01/2010 through 09/30/2011. Totals will be automatically calculated. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and submit this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.



includes/incbudgetend.cfm Code (Allow FFR for AORC) Instructions Budget attachment: * excel, pdf, or .doc only. Attach a spreadsheet with the final budget expenditures for the just completed one-year budget period. Your project file must be formatted for letter-size paper prior to upload. SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form attachment: PDF only. Attach a PDF containing your completed SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. Once code is modified, different instruction appears. Page Code









Report Data Instructional Resources
nrc/nrcDevInstrResources.cfm Change tab
Instructional Resources Instructional Materials
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Enter information for each instructional resource developed during the current reporting period with support from Title VI NRC funds. Instructional resources are anything one can give to a teacher to help them teach (e.g., CD's, pamphlets or textbooks). List all instructional materials developed with NRC funds during the current reporting period.




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•The instructional resources already entered for this report are listed below. Instructional materials previously entered for this project are listed first.




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•To view or edit a record, click "Update." Click on Action/Update to view or edit an entry.




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•To remove a record, click "Delete." Click on Action/Delete to remove an entry.




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•To add a record, click the "Add an Instructional Resource" button. Click "Add Instructional Materials" to add an entry.




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nrc/nrcDevInstrResources.cfm Title Change
Development of Instructional Resources Development of Instructional Materials




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Enter information for each instructional resource developed during the current reporting period with support from Title VI NRC funds. Enter information for each instructional material developed during the current reporting period with support from NRC funds.




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Degree, etc Descriptions
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Bachelor's Degrees
nrc/nrcDegrees.cfm Title Change
Program Graduates - Bachelor's Degrees and Certificates Earned by Discipline Program Graduates-Bachelor's Degrees and Certificates Earned by Discipline.




Instructions
Graduates are defined as all center- or program-related degree or certification recipients, as defined on the Degree and Certificate Description screen. If a student receives as degree as well as certificate, enter the data in both cells on the page. Program graduates are defined as all center- or program-related degree or certficate recipients, as defined on the Degree and Certificate Description screen. If a student received a degree as well as a certificate, enter a number in both applicable cells on this page.




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•Select each major discipline and enter the number of NRC program Bachelor's degree graduates and/or certificate recipients in that discipline.





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•Include students who graduated between September 2010 and August 2011.





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•Click the "Save" button to redisplay the page with additional blank records, if needed.





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•The total will be automatically calculated.





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Include students who graduated between September 20xx and August 20xx.





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Select each major discipline and enter the number of center-or-program-related Bachelor's degree graduates and/or certificate recipients in that discipline.





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Click the "Save / Add" button to display additional records, if needed.





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Master's Degrees
nrc/nrcDegrees.cfm Title Change
Program Graduates - Master's Degrees and Certificates Earned by Discipline Program Graduates-Master's Degrees and Certificates Earned by Discipline.




Instructions
Graduates are defined as all center- or program-related degree or certification recipients, as defined on the Degree and Certificate Description screen. If a student receives as degree as well as certificate, enter the data in both cells on the page. Program graduates are defined as all center- or program-related degree or certficate recipients, as defined on the Degree and Certificate Description screen. If a student received a degree as well as a certificate, enter a number in both applicable cells on this page.




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•Select each major discipline and enter the number of NRC program Master's degree graduates and/or certificate recipients in that discipline.





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•Include students who graduated between September 2010 and August 2011.





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•Click the "Save" button to redisplay the page with additional blank records, if needed.





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•The total will be automatically calculated.





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Include students who graduated between September 20xx and August 20xx.





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Select each major discipline and enter the number of center-or-program-related Master's degree graduates and/or certificate recipients in that discipline.





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Click the "Save / Add" button to display additional records, if needed.





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The total column will auto sum.





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Doctoral Degrees
nrc/nrcDegrees.cfm Title Change
Program Graduates - Doctoral Degrees and Certificates Earned by Discipline Program Graduates-Doctoral Degrees and Certificates Earned by Discipline.




Instructions
Graduates are defined as all center- or program-related degree or certification recipients, as defined on the Degree and Certificate Description screen. If a student receives as degree as well as certificate, enter the data in both cells on the page. Program graduates are defined as all center- or program-related degree or certficate recipients, as defined on the Degree and Certificate Description screen. If a student received a degree as well as a certificate, enter a number in both applicable cells on this page.




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•Select each major discipline and enter the number of NRC program Doctoral degree graduates and/or certificate recipients in that discipline.





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•The total will be automatically calculated.





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Include students who graduated between September 20xx and August 20xx.





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Select each major discipline and enter the number of center-or-program-related Doctoral degree graduates and/or certificate recipients in that discipline.





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Placements
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Center or Program Graduate Placements Career Sector Placements for Center-or Program-Related Graduates




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•Enter the number of major, minor, or certificate recipients placed in the sectors listed.





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•Graduates who are out of the job market are considered unemployed.





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•Include students who graduated between September 2010 and August 2011.





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•Totals will be automatically calculated.





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•Count each graduate only once.





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Include graduates during the September 20xx and August 20xx period.





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For each career sector listed, enter the number of recipients of a Bachelor's major or minor or certificate; a Master's major, minor, or certificate; or a Doctorate major, minor, or certificate and who are employed in that career sector.





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Count each graduate only once in the career placements.





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Count "out of the job market" graduates as "unemployed".





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Outreach Activities Shared bieuisfl/Outreach.cfm Instructions
Enter information for each outreach or professional development activity conducted during the current reporting period for which Title VI NRC funds were expended. Enter information for each outreach or professional development activity conducted during the current reporting and supported by NRC funds.






•The outreach activities already entered for this report are listed below. Outreach activities previously entered for this project are listed first.






•To view or edit a record, click "Update." Click "Update" to view or edit an entry.






•To remove a record, click "Delete." Click "Delete" to remove an entry.






•To add a new outreach activity, click the "Add an Outreach Activity" button. Click "Add an Outreach Activity" to add a new outreach activity.




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Primary Activities Primary activities




Change Text Partnership(s) Select the type of partnership(s) that was utilized for this activity. Select the type of partnership(s) that were utilized for this activity.




Change Text Partnership(s) Describe activities conducted with this partner: Describe activities conducted with partner(s).




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Resource Leveraging
nrc/nrcResLever.cfm Title Change
Additional Resources Obtained to Support NRC Project Activities Additional Resources that Supported the NRC Project




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Indicate any additional funds that the institution or another entity provided to support the following NRC activities and objectives for the current reporting period. In the first column, enter the amount of NRC grant funds used; in the second column enter the funds provided by your institution; and, in the third column, indicate funds provided by other sources. If an activity an activity or funding source is not applicable, enter the number zero (0). For the current reporting period, indicate the funds that the NRC host institution and that any other entity contributed to the development of the activities listed below, to augment the support provided by the NRC grant.




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Title VI NRC Funds NRC Grant Funds
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Institution Host Institution Funds
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Related federal grants Relevant federal grants




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If this center has more related federal grant(s), enter the total number and click "Display Rows." List additional federal grants that the Center has obtained that are relevant to the NRC program activities that the Center is conducting.




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Enter the total number of relevant federal grants in this cell.





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Click "Display Rows" to enter details.





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Explain how having a Title VI NRC grant has enabled the Center or Program to attract additional funding to help accomplish project activities and objectives. Explain how having a NRC grant has enabled the Center and the institution to leverage the NRC status to attract additional funds to complete project activities and reach its stated objectives.

Language Courses
nrc/nrcLangCourses.cfm Add Count Comments



Language Courses - Add
nrc/nrcLangCourses.cfm Add Count Comments



IAS Courses
nrc/nrcIASCourses.cfm Add Count Comments



IAS Courses - Add
nrc/nrcIASCourses.cfm Add Count Comments



Publications
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Workshops

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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Sheet 24: SA AA

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Top Menu

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Orientation Evaluation Orientation Comments




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In-Country Experience Eval In-Country Experience Comments

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."

Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Add Radio Selections Insitution Designation (if applicaple): See tab: DD - Inst Desig
Below Institution Type (above) Page and Database
Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.




Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Button Add a User Change "Add a User" to "Add User"





Page Function code change Only allow up to 5 additional users. When limit is reached, make the add user button hidden.


Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database



Button Save and Add another Another should have an uppercase A


Budget
sa_overseas/saBudget.cfm Instructions
Enter your pre-seminar projected budget amounts in the "Projected" column. Review the amounts below that were entered in the "Awarded" column by the program officer. At the conclusion of the seminar, enter the post-seminar budget amounts in the "Expended" column. Please upload a detailed budget narrative with an explanation of each item. Enter your pre-seminar projected budget amounts in the "Projected" column. Review the amounts below that were entered in the "Awarded" column by the program officer. At the conclusion of the seminar, enter the post-seminar budget amounts in the "Expended" column. Please upload a detailed budget (using Excel) and a narrative with an explanation of each line item.




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Orientation Evaluation
sa_overseas/saDomOrientEvaluation.cfm Change Title Pre-Departure Preparation and Orientation Evaluation Pre-Departure Preparation and Orientation Evaluation Pre-Departure Preparation and Orientation Comments




Change Instructions
Evaluate the pre-departure and / or the in-country orientation. Describe any exemplary activities and note areas for improvement. Submit feedback for the pre-departure and / or the in-country orientation. Describe any impactful activities and note areas for improvement.




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Itinerary

Change Instructions
Upload the Pre-departure Orientation, International Travel, Seminar Agenda. Include international flight and travel information. Upload the detailed International Travel and Seminar Agenda. Include international flight and travel information.




Change Instructions International Travel Upload a file with the International Travel in Word, Excel, Adobe PDF or HTML format. Upload a file with the International Travel in Word, Excel or Adobe PDF. (for example, individual flight information or group itineraries).




Change Instructions Seminar Agenda Upload a file with the Seminar Agenda in Word, Excel, Adobe PDF or HTML format. Upload a file with the Seminar Agenda in Word, Excel or Adobe PDF.

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In-Country Experience Eval Add Narrative includes/incNarrative.cfm Add Narrative In-Country Experience Eval Evaluate the in-country experience. Describe any exemplary activities, challenges, areas for improvement, or any additional comments. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, participant challenges, staff challenges and activities that were of impact. When discussing the impact of activites, please explain why this activity made an impact.

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Sheet 25: SA DI

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Welcome
sa_participant/index.cfm Complete page change




Budget
sa_overseas/saBudget.cfm Change Title
Domestic Institution Budget Pre-departure Orientation Host Budget




Instructions
Enter your pre-seminar projected budget amounts in the "Projected" column. Review the amounts below that were entered in the "Awarded" column by the program officer. At the conclusion of the seminar, enter the post-seminar budget amounts in the "Expended" column. Please upload a detailed budget narrative with an explanation of each item. Enter your pre-seminar projected budget amounts in the "Projected" column. Review the amounts below that were entered in the "Awarded" column by the program officer. At the conclusion of the seminar, enter the post-seminar budget amounts in the "Expended" column. Please upload a detailed budget (using Excel) and a narrative with an explanation of each line item.




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Please provide a detailed budget (using Excel) which shows costs as listed in chart, but in greater detail (i.e. demonstrates per unit costs).


Orientation Evaluation
sa_overseas/saDomOrientEvaluation.cfm Change Title Pre-Departure Preparation and Orientation Evaluation Pre-Departure Preparation and Orientation Evaluation Pre-Departure Preparation and Orientation Comments




Change Instructions
Evaluate the pre-departure and / or the in-country orientation. Describe any exemplary activities and note areas for improvement. Submit feedback for the pre-departure and / or the in-country orientation. Describe any impactful activities and note areas for improvement.




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Sheet 26: SA Participant

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.





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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."


Welcome
sa_participant/index.cfm Complete page change




Participant Information
sa_participant/saPartInformation.cfm New Page




Professional Experience
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Update Item List Education level(s) taught or administered






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Orientation Evaluation
gpa_fellow/OrientEvaluation.cfm Title
Orientation Evaluation Pre-departure Orientation Evaluation
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Instructions
Rate the following aspects of the orientation to the program on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings. This will be shared anonymously with the project director(s). Rate each question below on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings.
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Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended to you in advance of the program. Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended in advance of the program.




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Usefulness of readings and other preparatory materials.
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Delivery of the information in the orientation, including pacing and appropriateness.

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Pacing of the information in the orientation.
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Appropriateness of information in the orientation.
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Understanding/explanation of what is expected from the participant as an outcome of attendance in program.. Clear explanation of participant requirements upon returning to the U.S.
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In-country Experience Evaluation
gpa_fellow/InCntryExperience.cfm Instructions
Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in . Use the boxes that follow to describe exemplary activities and point out areas for improvement. You may provide general comments or specific comments regarding any category in these boxes. This will be shared anonymously with the project director(s). Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in. Use the comment box below to provide feedback on this program.




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Quality of speakers and academic lectures





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Quality of host country faculty and teachers





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Quality of host country faculty and teachers for language instruction





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Quality of host country faculty and teachers for area studies instruction





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Quality of food and dining services





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Add Item Comments Comments. Please provide feedback about the in-country experience. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, challenges with staff, and/or activities that impacted you professionally.


Language Proficiency
sa_participant/saPartLangProficiency.cfm Title Change Language Proficiency and Knowledge Language Proficiency and Knowledge Foreign Language and Area Studies




Instructions
Enter information to indicate the impact of the seminar on your language study. Enter information to indicate the impact of the seminar on your language and area studies experiences.




Add Question Do you plan to continue to internationalize your curriculum?






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Curriculum Project
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2a. Did you think about the project while in country(ies)? 2. Did you work on or begin planning (notes, outline, etc.) the project while in country(ies)?




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3. How did you feel about the structured time spent discussing curriculum projects during the seminar?





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3. Did you feel that it would be beneficial to spend more or less time discussing projects while in country(ies)? 3. How did you feel about the structured time spent discussing curriculum projects during the seminar?




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4a. Did you discuss the project with other participants, host agency, or someone else while in country? 4a. Did you discuss the project (with other participants, host agency, or someone else) while in country?




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5a. Do you think that attendance in the Seminars Abroad Program has enabled you to improve curriculum in the classroom? 5a. Do you think that attendance in the Seminars Abroad Program has enabled you to build upon current curriculum in the classroom?




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5b. In the school? 5b. In other classrooms at your school?




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5c. Help others in the community understand another culture? 5c. Help others in the community (town/city, county, school district) understand another culture?




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6. Was the curriculum project accepted at the school at which you teach? 6. Will you be able to implement the curriculum project within the first year after participating in the Seminars Abroad program?




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8. In your first year after participating in this program, how many students have gained knowledge from the curriculum developed?





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9. How do you know the students gained knowledge? Were they assessed?





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Instructions
The curriculum project file must be in one of the following formats: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, PDF or HTML. The curriculum project file must be in one of the following formats: MS Word, MS PowerPoint or PDF.




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Outreach Activities
gpa_fellow/Outreach.cfm Move Instruction Item
To add an outreach activity, click the "Add an Outreach Activity" button.
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Instructions
Enter information for each outreach activity you completed or planned as a result of your participation in the program. Include activities such as conference presentations, teacher workshops, media interviews and articles. Enter information for each outreach activity you completed or planned as a result of your participation in the program. Include activities such as conference presentations, teacher workshops, media interviews, community events and articles. We strongly encourage you to complete more than one outreach activity within 12 months of returning from the Seminar Abroad.




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Sheet 27: TICFIA

Section Page Page Type CF File Change Type Field Name Values or Before After Location (if new) Work

Update Password Shared includes/UpdateUserAccount.cfm Instructions
Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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To change your password, enter your current password and the new password. Enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update." To update your password, enter your current password and the new password. Re-enter the new password again to confirm. Then click "Update."

Welcome Screen Shared includes/index.cfm Text/Instructions
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Text Abstract Cut and paste your abstract from your application into the box below. Insert the abstract for the approved project into the box below.
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Text Languages, Countries, Disciplines Select all of the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdowns below. Any entries already selected are displayed first. Select the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdown list below. Any entries already selected are displayed first.
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Text Languages Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the languages most relevant to your project focus Please select no more than 15 languages most relevant to the project focus
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Text Languages Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.
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Text Countries Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the countries most relevant to your project's focus. Please select no more than 15 countries most relevant to the project.




Text Countries Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.




Text Disciplines Instructions (for multiple selections, hold down "ctrl" or "apple" key and click.) Hold down "ctrl" and click to make multiple selections.

Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.
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Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Additional User - Add Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Add Checkbox
Do you wish to receive IFLE blast emails and newsletter? Note: All other automatic notifications will be sent to the user. Default: checked - This field will remove user from email blasts from program officers. At bottom, above buttons Page and Database



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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)
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Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.
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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.




Text Title VI TICFIA funds requested for travel Title VI TICFIA funds requested for travel TICFIA funds requested




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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI TICFIA funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI TICFIA funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI TICFIA funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI TICFIA funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


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The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.

Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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For each category, enter the amount of Title VI TICFIA funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI TICFIA funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.
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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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Please change your password to something other than your award number. Please update your password to something other than your award number.




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Project Information Shared includes/editProjectInfo.cfm Add Dropdown Institution Type See tab: DD - Inst Type
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Text Languages, Countries, Disciplines Select all of the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdowns below. Any entries already selected are displayed first. Select the languages, countries, disciplines, and subject areas that apply to the project from the dropdown list below. Any entries already selected are displayed first.
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Text Languages Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the languages most relevant to your project focus Please select no more than 15 languages most relevant to the project focus
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Text Countries Instructions Please select no more than 15 of the countries most relevant to your project's focus. Please select no more than 15 countries most relevant to the project.




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Additional User Shared includes/createAddUser.cfm Text Instructions To add a user with permission to review and edit reports for this project, click the "Add a User" button. The system will email login credentials to each added user. The user will have access to all functionalities in IRIS except report submission which is restricted to the Project Director. If a user is no longer associated with the project, the Project Director must remove that user from IRIS. IFLE staff may not add or delete users from IRIS. Click the "Add User" button to list no more than five persons authorized to access the IRIS reporting screens to input and/or to review information. IRIS will issue log in credentials to the additional users.
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Add Info Icon (i) Icon Additional users do not have the authority to submit performance reports. The Project Director is the only project personnel authorized to submit IRIS reports.
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Travel Requests Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Instructions Create a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each grant-funded participant who is traveling from the U.S. Create an international Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each individual. (A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation.)
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Text Instructions •To add a TAR, click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button. Click the "Add a Travel Approval Request" button to create a TAR.
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Text Instructions •Once the TAR has been approved by IRIS, it can be updated and resubmitted to IRIS for your program officer to reapprove. •Approved TARS can be updated and resubmitted to US/ED for review.




Text Instructions The TAR must be submitted to IFLE at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure. The TAR must be submitted to US/ED at least 30 days prior to the traveler's departure.

Travel Requests - Add Shared includes/incTAR.cfm Text Title International Travel Approval Request - Submit 30 days in advance of travel International Travel Approval Request (Submit 30 days in advance of travel)
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Text Instructions Submit a Travel Approval Request (TAR) for each person traveling to or from the U.S., to participate in project related activities. A TAR is required if grant funds are supporting any cost associated with the travel, e.g., per diem, air fare, ground transportation. Complete all required fields for each international traveler participating in project related activities.




Text Travel Justification Travel Justification Justification




Remove Note Provide travel justification that is directly related to the approved project scope. Indicate whether this funding is in the approved budget.

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Text Country(ies) Instructions For travel to the U.S., select the country the participant is traveling from. For travel to the U.S., select the country of departure.




Text Title VI UISFL funds requested for travel Title VI UISFL funds requested for travel UISFL funds requested




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Text Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI UISFL funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Provide a detailed itemization of Title VI UISFL funds to be requested, e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Detailed itemization of Title VI UISFL funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates.
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Links Detailed itemization of Title VI UISFL funds e.g., lodging, per diem, travel. Please refer to GSA for domestic per diem rates and US Dept. of State for international rates. US Dept. of State for international rates http://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem.asp




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Text Please select from one of the following: I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act I certify that this travel request complies with the Fly America Act and/or Open Skies agreement.


Select View Submit Reports
includes/incCreateEditReports.cfm Instructions
The reports required for this grant are displayed below. The reports and due dates for the grant cycle are indicated below.





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Time Extensions Shared includes/incTimeExtension.cfm Instructions
Section 74.25 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) allows a grantee to notify IFLE about the necessity to extend the end of a grant for up to 12 months. The time extension allows you to complete an activity that you were unable to complete before the scheduled end date of your grant. If you need a time extension, you must notify your program officer in writing at least 10 days before the end date of the grant. Please use this screen to notify IFLE during the final year of the grant that the grantee needs additional time (up to 12 months) to complete approved project activities. Submit a Time Extension request in IRIS at least 10 days before the end date specified on the grant award notification.





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Move Item Enter the amount of funds…

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Please note: According to EDGAR 74.25(e)(2)(ii) a time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. Note: EDGAR section 74.25(e) (2) (ii) stipulates that a time extension is not to be requested for the purpose of using unobligated funds.

Narratives Objectives and Accomplishments Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe each of the objectives of the project and the progress made towards those objectives during the current reporting period. List each of the project objectives. Describe the progress made toward each objective during the current reporting period.
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Adjustments to Project Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions For any planned activity that was scheduled to take place during the current reporting period but did not, explain the circumstances. Indicate whether you still plan to conduct the activity and when; or, specify the amount of funds to be reprogrammed, the activities to be conducted, and when. Please describe any major obstacles that either prevented the completion of any activity/ies or changed how the activity/ies were implemented. Briefly describe if and/or how the grant plans to proceed with these activities.
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Exemplary Activities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project activities that showcase the grantee's success in meeting its project objectives in a particularly effective way during the current reporting period and that you would recommend for replication or dissemination because of their content and impact. Describe particularly effective project activities (funded by the grant and/or matching) that showcase the grant's success in meeting and/or exceeding its project objects during the current reporting period. These activities should be exemplary candidates for replication and/or dissemination.
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Evaluation Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe project-related evaluation activities that have taken place during the current reporting period. List any evaluation activities related to the project objectives. Describe key findings and how any aspects of the project were changed (if at all) as a result.
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Upload Instructions Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports regarding your grant activities. (You may upload up to 2 documents. Word, Excel or Adobe PDF) Please upload any evaluation or assessment reports as support material. Up to 2 documents may be uploaded. (10mb max - Word, Excel or Adobe PDF)
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Priorities Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Describe any activities that took place during the current reporting period which address the announced priorities of the program. Indicate if grant funds were used to support the activities. To view a list of the announced priorities, click <a href="../priorities.cfm" target="_blank">here.</a> Describe the grant activities conducted during the reporting period that addressed the announced program priorities, and indicate whether grant (or matching funds) were used to support the activities.<br /><a href="../priorities.cfm" title="Priorities" target="_blank">Click here to view the list of priorities.</a>
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Final Budget Shared includes/Budget2Col.cfm

For each category, enter the amount of Title VI UISFL funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report Long Form. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below. For each category, enter the amount of Title VI UISFL funds and matching funds expended during the current reporting period. Report on expenditures from 07/01/2011 through 06/30/2012. Totals and percentages will be automatically calculated. "Matching funds" refers to the mandated cost sharing stipulated in the authorizing legislation. The matching funds should be no less than 50% of the total cost of the project. Click the link to download the SF-425 Federal Financial Report. You must complete and upload this form as part of your final performance report using the upload function below.
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Final Report Grant Results Shared includes/incNarrative.cfm Text Instructions Please identify results of grant-funded activities from the entire grant cycle that will be disseminated to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase. Please identify results of grant-funded activities and note that they may be made available to the public on the IRIS Web site (iris.ed.gov). Results should be reflective of the objectives cited in your approved project application, and may include exemplary activities, project-related URLs, activities particularly successful in meeting program priorities, or any other unique accomplishment that you want to showcase.
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