[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 13, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56864-56865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28261]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to 
request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the 
requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. 
After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the 
submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer 
than 3 years.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be received by January 14, 2002 to be 
assured of consideration. Comments received after the date would be 
considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request 
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA 
22230, or by e-mail to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Plimpton on (703) 292-7556 or 
send email to [email protected]. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: The Evaluation of NSF's Computer Science, 
Engineering & Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) Program.
    OMB Control No.: 3145-New.

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    Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
    1. Abstract: This document has been prepared to support the 
clearance of data collection instruments to be used in the evaluation 
of the Computer Science, Engineering & Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) 
Program. CSEMS supports scholarships for talented, but financially 
disadvantaged students enabling them to achieve an associate, 
baccalaureate, or graduate level degree in computer science, computer 
technology, engineering, engineering technology, or mathematics. The 
study design focuses on describing campus based models for how the 
CSEMS program can be optimized, using a sample of institutions that 
received CSEMS scholarship money for the 2 year period, 2000-2002. The 
evaluation will examine specific aspects of the program such as 
recruitment and selection of the scholarship students, student 
retention and graduation, support services and enrichment programs, 
academic improvements as a direct result of CSEMS; development of 
internships, industry partnerships and placement programs into the high 
technology field. The evaluation will identify campus-based barriers 
that prevent implementing the goals of the CSEMS program. The data will 
be gathered through a questionnaire and on-site personal interviews 
with the Principal Investigator; in person interviews with relevant 
faculty and staff; and focus groups with the scholarship recipients.
    2. Expected Respondents: The expected respondents are the Principal 
Investigators, CSEMS scholarship recipients, as well as faculty and 
staff associated directly with the CSEMS program at sampled academic 
institutions with CSEMS funding for the 2000-2002 academic years.
    3. Burden on the Public: The total elements for this collection are 
1620 burden hours for a maximum of 870 participants annually, assuming 
an 80-100% response rate. The average annual reporting burden is under 
2 hours per respondent. The burden on the public is negligible; the 
study is limited to project participants that have received funding 
from the CSEMS program.

    Dated: November 6, 2001.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
NSF Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 01-28261 Filed 11-9-01; 8:45 am]
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