[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 173 (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53787-53789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22541]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities

AGENCY: President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges 
and Universities, Office of Undersecretary, U.S. Department of 
Education.

ACTION: Announcement of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda for the September 23, 2015, 
meeting of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black 
Colleges and Universities (PBA) and provides information to members of 
the public on submitting written comments and on the process as to how 
to request time to

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make oral comments at the meeting. The notice also describes the 
functions of the Board. Notice of the meeting is required by Sec.  
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and intended to notify 
the public of its opportunity to attend.

DATES: The PBA meeting will be held on September 23, 2015, from 9 a.m. 
to 1 p.m. E.D.T. at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley 
Road NW., Washington, DC 20008, in the Wilson Rooms (Mezzanine Level).

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Education, White House Initiative on 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC 20202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sedika Franklin, Program Specialist, 
U.S. Department of Education, White House Initiative on Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20204; telephone: (202) 453-5634 or (202) 453-5630, fax: (202) 453-
5632, or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    PBA's Statutory Authority and Function: The President's Board of 
Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (the Board) is 
established by Executive Order 13532 (February 26, 2010) and 
subsequently continued by Executive Order 13652, which was signed by 
the President on September 30, 2013. The Board is governed by the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), (Pub.L 92-463; 
as amended, 5 U.S.C.A., Appendix 2) which sets forth standards for the 
formation and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the Board is 
to advise the President and the Secretary of Education (Secretary) on 
all matters pertaining to strengthening the educational capacity of 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
    The Board shall advise the President and the Secretary in the 
following areas: (i) Improving the identity, visibility, and 
distinctive capabilities and overall competitiveness of HBCUs; (ii) 
engaging the philanthropic, business, government, military, homeland-
security, and education communities in a national dialogue regarding 
new HBCU programs and initiatives; (iii) improving the ability of HBCUs 
to remain fiscally secure institutions that can assist the nation in 
reaching its goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates 
by 2020; (iv) elevating the public awareness of HBCUs; and (v) 
encouraging public-private investments in HBCUs.
    Meeting Agenda: In addition to its review of activities prior to 
September 23, 2015, the meeting agenda will include Chairman William R. 
Harvey's report on HBCU issues and concerns; Acting Executive Director, 
Ivory A. Toldson will provide an update on current priorities of the 
White House Initiative on HBCUs to include planning strategies and 
initiatives beyond the 2015 HBCU Week Conference and an update on the 
2014 Report to the President on the Results of the Participation of 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Federal Programs; David 
Johns, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational 
Excellence for African Americans will discuss the joint meeting 
requirement for the President's Advisory Commission on Educational 
Excellence for African Americans and the Board; and Chairman Harvey 
will lead a conversation regarding the re-focus of Board subcommittees.
    Below is a list of agencies, invited to provide updates on fiscal 
year 2015 activities and outreach during the September 23, 2015 
meeting:

     National Science Foundation
     U.S. Department of Transportation
     U.S. Department of Agriculture
     U.S. Social Security Administration

    Submission of requests to make an oral comment: There are two 
methods the public may use to make an oral comment at the September 23, 
2015 meeting.
    Method One: Submit a request by email to the [email protected] 
mailbox. Please do not send material directly to PBA members. Requests 
must be received by September 17, 2015. Include in the subject line of 
the email request ``Oral Comment Request: (organization name).'' The 
email must include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, 
mailing address, email address, telephone number, of the person(s) 
requesting to speak, and a brief summary (not to exceed one page) of 
the principal points to be made during the oral presentation. All 
individuals submitting an advance request in accordance with this 
notice will be afforded an opportunity to speak for three minutes.
    Method Two: Register at the meeting location on September 23, 2015, 
to make an oral comment during the PBA's deliberations concerning 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The requestor must 
provide his or her name, title, organization/affiliation, mailing 
address, email address, and telephone number. Individuals will be 
selected on a first-come, first-served basis. If selected, each 
commenter will have an opportunity to speak for three minutes.
    All oral comments made will become part of the official record of 
the Board. Similarly, written materials distributed during oral 
presentations will become part of the official record of the meeting.
    Submission of written public comments: The Board invites written 
comments, which will be read during the Public Comment segment of the 
agenda. Comments must be received by September 17, 2015, in the 
[email protected] mailbox, include in the subject line ``Written 
Comments: Public Comment''. The email must include the name(s), title, 
organization/affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone 
number, of the person(s) making the comment. Comments should be 
submitted as a Microsoft Word document or in a medium compatible with 
Microsoft Word (not a PDF file) that is attached to an electronic mail 
message (email) or provided in the body of an email message. Please do 
not send material directly to the PBA members.
    Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the 
official report of the meeting on the PBA Web site 90 days after the 
meeting. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the 
public may also inspect the materials at 400 Maryland Avenue SW., 
Washington, DC, by emailing [email protected] or by calling (202) 453-
5634 to schedule an appointment.
    Reasonable Accommodations: The meeting site is accessible to 
individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or 
service to participate in the meeting (e.g., interpreting service, 
assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format), 
notify the contact person listed in this notice at least one week 
before the meeting date. Although we will attempt to meet a request 
received after that date, we may not be able to make available the 
requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to 
arrange it.
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    Authority:  Presidential Executive Order 13532, continued by 
Executive Order 13652.

Ted Mitchell,
Under Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-22541 Filed 9-4-15; 8:45 am]
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