HBCU Research Study

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form Instrument 2 HBCU Research Study Focus Group Discussion Guide	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form Instrument 2 Focus Group Discussion Guide	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form Instrument 1 HBCU Research Study Web Survey	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form Instrument 1 Web Survey Instrument	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
HBCU Research Study Supporting Statement Part A.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-05-23	Repair queued
Attachment E - HBCU Research Study Notice of IRB Exemption.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-20	Repair queued
Attachment D - HBCU Research Study Focus Group Discussion Guide.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-20	Available
Attachment C - HBCU Research Study Survey Cognitive Testing Report.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-20	Available
Attachment B - HBCU Research Study Web Survey.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-20	Repair queued
Attachment A - HBCU Research Study Survey and Focus Group Communications.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-20	Repair queued
HBCU Research Study Supporting Statement Part B.pdf	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-05-20	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
267366	Focus Group Discussion Guide	Form and Instruction	New	HBCU Research Study Focus Group Discussion Guide
267366	Focus Group Discussion Guide	Form and Instruction	New
267365	Web Survey Instrument	Form and Instruction	New	HBCU Research Study Web Survey
267365	Web Survey Instrument	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3135-0147	ICR Reference No: 202405-3135-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NEA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: HBCU Research Study
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/15/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/23/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2026	24 Months From Approved
Responses	311	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	226	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request for clearance for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to conduct a web survey of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and focus groups across three HBCUs selected for case studies. Both data collections will be conducted once as part of a mixed methods study on how HBCUs currently support the arts and arts education as preparatory to careers in the arts and in transdisciplinary fields. The study also will produce recommendations on how HBCUs can strengthen and mobilize their arts assets (i.e., programs and facilities) and partnerships. The web survey is planned for August to October of 2024 and the focus groups are planned for September to November of 2024.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 233	12/06/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 45679	05/23/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Focus Group Discussion Guide	Instrument 2	HBCU Research Study Focus Group Discussion Guide
Web Survey Instrument	Instrument 1	HBCU Research Study Web Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	311	0	0	311	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	226	0	0	226	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Increase in burden due to new data collection as part of a mixed-methods study on how HBCUs support the arts and arts education as preparatory to careers in the arts and in transdisciplinary fields.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $98,672

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

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

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

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

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

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

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

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

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

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

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/23/2024

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