This is the field test for the Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09) to be conducted in 2008. The full scale study will be conducted in 2009 with a sample of 2008 bachelor's degree recipients from public and private postsecondary institutions. The data will provide long term information on graduates' additional postsecondary education and training, employment, workforce activities, and other life experiences. The study directs special focus on sample members who began teaching.
The 83 C change results in a burden hour increase to the B&B:08/09 student interview, an addition of six items from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) 2008 National Survey of Recent College Graduates (NSRCG).
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:
(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;
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.
Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09)
NSF statement of support for B&B additional questions.htm
BB09 Change Memo Adding NSF RCG 08 Questions.docx
BB09 83C Change Sheet 2009-06-30.doc
Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study, First Followup (B&B:2008/09)