Committee on Measures of Student Success, 47932 [E9-22522]

Download as PDF 47932 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 180 / Friday, September 18, 2009 / Notices description of: (1) The research-based instruction, materials, and activities being used in the programs funded under the grant; and (2) the type of ongoing professional development provided to staff. Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from https:// edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 4086. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to the Internet address ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202– 401–0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request. 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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As mandated by section 485(a)(7)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by section 488(a)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(7)(B)), the U.S. Department of Education shall establish the Committee on Measures of Student Success (the Committee). The Committee shall consist of 15 members including representatives from diverse institutions of higher education, experts in the field of higher education policy, State higher education officials, students, and other stakeholders from the higher education community. Committee members will be appointed VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:10 Sep 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 by the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Commissioner of Education Statistics. The purpose of the Committee will be to develop recommendations for the Secretary of Education regarding: (1) The accurate calculation and reporting of completion or graduation rates of entering certificate- or degree-seeking, full-time, undergraduate students by two-year degree-granting institutions of higher education; (2) additional or alternative measures of student success that are comparable alternatives to the completion or graduation rates of entering degree-seeking full-time undergraduate students, taking into account the mission and role of twoyear degree-granting higher education institutions. These recommendations shall be provided to the Secretary no later than 18 months after the first meeting of the Committee. Nomination Process: Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership. If you would like to nominate an individual or yourself for appointment to the Committee, please submit the following information to the U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) White House Liaison Office. ´ ´ • A copy of the nominee’s resume; • A cover letter that provides your reason(s) for nominating the individual; and • Contact information for the nominee (name, title, business address, business phone, fax number, and business e-mail address). In addition, the cover letter must state that the nominee (if nominating someone other than yourself) has agreed to be nominated and is willing to serve on the Committee. Nominees will be appointed based on technical qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated knowledge of issues related to higher education student success, particularly at two-year institutions, Federal student aid programs, and institutional or State postsecondary longitudinal data systems. DATES: Nominations for individuals to serve on the Committee on Measures of Student Success must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand delivered) by October 19, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations, including attachments, by any of the following methods: • Electronically: Send to: WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov (specify in the e-mail subject line, ‘‘CMSS Nomination’’). PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger, or courier service: Submit one copy of the documents listed above to the following address: U.S. Department of Education, White House Liaison Office, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 7C109, Washington, DC 20202. Attn: Karen Akins. For questions, contact Karen Akins, White House Liaison Office at (202) 401–3677, fax (202) 205–0723, or via email at WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov. Dated: September 9, 2009. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. E9–22522 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). SUMMARY: At this time, the Secretary of Education invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on FIPSE’s Board. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 742 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended [20 U.S.C. 1138a], establishes the National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. The Board consists of 15 members appointed by the Secretary of Education. A majority (maximum of eight) of the members of the Board shall consist of public interest representatives, including students, and a minority (maximum of seven) shall consist of educational representatives. At least one of the members must be a student at the time of appointment. Board members are appointed for overlapping 3-year terms. The Board advises the Secretary and, by delegation, the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Postsecondary Education on priorities for the improvement of postsecondary education and the evaluation, dissemination, and adaptation of improvements in postsecondary educational practice. The Board also advises the Secretary on the operation of FIPSE, including providing advice on planning documents, guidelines, and procedures for grant competitions prepared by FIPSE. Nomination Process: Any interested person or organization may nominate E:\FR\FM\18SEN1.SGM 18SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 47932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22522]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Committee on Measures of Student Success

AGENCY: National Center for Education Statistics, Department of 
Education.

ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the Committee on Measures 
of Student Success.

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SUMMARY: At this time, the Secretary of Education invites interested 
parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Committee 
on Measures of Student Success.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As mandated by section 485(a)(7)(B) of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by section 488(a)(3)(B) of the 
Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(7)(B)), the 
U.S. Department of Education shall establish the Committee on Measures 
of Student Success (the Committee). The Committee shall consist of 15 
members including representatives from diverse institutions of higher 
education, experts in the field of higher education policy, State 
higher education officials, students, and other stakeholders from the 
higher education community. Committee members will be appointed by the 
Secretary of Education in consultation with the Commissioner of 
Education Statistics. The purpose of the Committee will be to develop 
recommendations for the Secretary of Education regarding: (1) The 
accurate calculation and reporting of completion or graduation rates of 
entering certificate- or degree-seeking, full-time, undergraduate 
students by two-year degree-granting institutions of higher education; 
(2) additional or alternative measures of student success that are 
comparable alternatives to the completion or graduation rates of 
entering degree-seeking full-time undergraduate students, taking into 
account the mission and role of two-year degree-granting higher 
education institutions. These recommendations shall be provided to the 
Secretary no later than 18 months after the first meeting of the 
Committee.
    Nomination Process: Any interested person or organization may 
nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership. If you would 
like to nominate an individual or yourself for appointment to the 
Committee, please submit the following information to the U.S. 
Department of Education's (the Department's) White House Liaison 
Office.
     A copy of the nominee's r[eacute]sum[eacute];
     A cover letter that provides your reason(s) for nominating 
the individual; and
     Contact information for the nominee (name, title, business 
address, business phone, fax number, and business e-mail address).
    In addition, the cover letter must state that the nominee (if 
nominating someone other than yourself) has agreed to be nominated and 
is willing to serve on the Committee. Nominees will be appointed based 
on technical qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated 
knowledge of issues related to higher education student success, 
particularly at two-year institutions, Federal student aid programs, 
and institutional or State postsecondary longitudinal data systems.

DATES: Nominations for individuals to serve on the Committee on 
Measures of Student Success must be submitted (postmarked, if sending 
by mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand delivered) by 
October 19, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations, including attachments, by any of 
the following methods:
     Electronically: Send to: WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov (specify 
in the e-mail subject line, ``CMSS Nomination'').
     Mail, express delivery, hand delivery, messenger, or 
courier service: Submit one copy of the documents listed above to the 
following address: U.S. Department of Education, White House Liaison 
Office, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 7C109, Washington, DC 20202. 
Attn: Karen Akins.
    For questions, contact Karen Akins, White House Liaison Office at 
(202) 401-3677, fax (202) 205-0723, or via e-mail at 
WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov.

    Dated: September 9, 2009.

Arne Duncan,
Secretary of Education.
[FR Doc. E9-22522 Filed 9-17-09; 8:45 am]
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