National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 47932-47933 [E9-22524]

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 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 180 / Friday, September 18, 2009 / Notices one or more qualified individuals for membership. If you would like to nominate an individual or yourself for appointment to the Board, please submit the following information to the U.S. Department of Education’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 Board. Nominees will be appointed based on technical qualifications and professional experience. An individual who has previously served on the Board for six consecutive years may not be reappointed for two years after the expiration of the sixth year of service. DATES: Nominations for the Board must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by mail; received 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, ‘‘FIPSE Nomination’’); or • 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 14, 2009. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. E9–22524 Filed 9–17–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the National Committee on AGENCY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:10 Sep 17, 2009 Jkt 217001 Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). SUMMARY: At this time, the Secretary of Education invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA). The NCFMEA is authorized by the Higher Education Act as amended (HEA) [20 U.S.C. 1002(a)(2)(B)]. The Committee shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Secretary of Education, one of whom shall be a student at the time of appointment, enrolled in an accredited medical school. Upon request from a foreign country, the NCFMEA evaluates the standards of accreditation applied to applicant foreign medical schools in that country and determines the comparability of these standards to standards for accreditation applied to medical schools in the United States. Medical schools located in foreign countries that lack an NCFMEA finding of comparability of their accrediting standards are not eligible to have their U.S. students receive Federal student aid funds under Title IV of the HEA. 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 NCFMEA, please submit the following information to the U.S. Department of Education’s White House Liaison Office: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ´ ´ • 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 you are nominating someone other than yourself) has agreed to be nominated and is willing to serve on the Committee. Nominees should be respected in the educational community and representative of relevant constituencies, and will be appointed based on technical qualifications, professional experience, and a demonstrated broad knowledge of [foreign] medical school education and accreditation. DATES: Nominations for the NCFMEA must be submitted (postmarked, if sending by mail; submitted electronically; or received, if hand delivered) by October 19, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47933 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, ‘‘NCFMEA 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 email at WhiteHouseLiaison@ed.gov. Dated: September 14, 2009. Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 180 (Friday, September 18, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22524]


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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).

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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

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one or more qualified individuals for membership. If you would like to 
nominate an individual or yourself for appointment to the Board, please 
submit the following information to the U.S. Department of Education'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 Board. Nominees will be appointed based on 
technical qualifications and professional experience. An individual who 
has previously served on the Board for six consecutive years may not be 
reappointed for two years after the expiration of the sixth year of 
service.

DATES: Nominations for the Board must be submitted (postmarked, if 
sending by mail; received 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, ``FIPSE Nomination''); or
     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 14, 2009.
Arne Duncan,
Secretary of Education.
[FR Doc. E9-22524 Filed 9-17-09; 8:45 am]
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