[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24860-24865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11875]
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY
34 CFR Part 1100
[CFDA No. 84.257I]
Literacy Leader Fellowship Program
AGENCY: National Institute for Literacy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Director proposes to amend the regulations governing the
Literacy Leader Fellowship Program. Under this program, the Director
may award fellowships to individuals to enable them to engage in
research, education, training, technical assistance, or other
activities that advance the field of adult education or literacy. The
proposed amended regulations are needed to improve the administration
of the program and to establish new priorities under the program.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 6, 1997.
ADDRESSES: All comments concerning these proposed regulations should be
addressed to Meg Young, National Institute for Literacy, 800
Connecticut Avenue N.W., Suite 200, Washington DC 20006. Comments may
also be sent through the Internet to myoung@nifl.gov.
A copy of any comments that concern information collection
requirements should also be sent to the Office of Management and Budget
at the address listed in the Paperwork Reduction Act section of this
preamble.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Meg Young, Telephone: 202/632-1515. E-mail: myoung@nifl.gov.
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: The Literacy Leader Fellowship Program is
authorized under section 384(e) of the Adult Education Act (20 U.S.C.
1213c(e)), as amended. On July 11, 1995, the Director published interim
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final regulations which governed awards under the program for Fiscal
Years 1995 and 1996. For the reasons explained below, the Director now
proposes to revise the regulations governing the fellowship program and
to implement the program under the revised regulations in Fiscal Year
1997 and subsequent years.
Since the publication of the interim final regulations, the
Institute has developed new areas of emphasis, and the Director
believes that it is necessary to address these areas in the Literacy
Leader Fellowship Program through the establishment of new priorities.
Therefore, proposed Sec. 1100.6 establishes four new priorities from
which the Director may select in inviting applications for funding
under the fellowship program.
In addition, the Director has determined that some changes in the
regulations are necessary to expand the accessibility of, and to
improve the overall administration of, the program. The Director
therefore proposes to revise the regulations to (1) extend eligibility
for fellowships to individuals other than U.S. citizens (proposed
Sec. 1100.2(b)(3)); (2) allow more than one individual to apply jointly
for a fellowship (proposed Sec. 1100.2(d)); (3) describe the types of
projects that are ineligible for funding (proposed Sec. 1100.3(b)) and
those applications that will not be evaluated for funding (proposed
Sec. 1100.12) so that applicants will be better guided in drafting
complete applications that propose eligible projects; (4) explain more
clearly the manner in which the Director selects applications for
funding (proposed Sec. 1100.20); and (5) revise and expand the
selection criteria to better assist the Director in selecting high-
quality projects for funding (proposed Sec. 1100.21).
Executive Order 12866
These proposed regulations have been reviewed in accordance with
Executive Order 12866. Under the terms of the order, the Director has
assessed the potential costs and benefits of this regulatory action.
The potential costs and benefits associated with the proposed
regulations are those resulting from statutory requirements and those
determined by the Director to be necessary for administering this
program effectively and efficiently. To the extent there are burdens
specifically associated with information collection requirements, they
are identified and explained elsewhere in this preamble under the
heading Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
In assessing the potential costs and benefits of these proposed
regulations, the Director has determined that the benefits of the
proposed regulations justify the costs.
To assist the Institute in complying with the specific requirements
of Executive Order 12866, the Director invites comment on whether there
may be further opportunities to reduce any potential costs or increase
potential benefits resulting from these proposed regulations without
impeding the effective and efficient administration of the program.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
The Director certifies that these proposed regulations would not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. Because these proposed regulations would affect only
individuals, the regulations would not have an impact on small
entities. Individuals are not defined as ``small entities'' in the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
As described below, proposed Secs. 1100.11 and 1100.33 contain
information collection requirements. As required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507(d)), the National Institute for
Literacy has submitted a copy of these sections to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for its review under that Act.
Collection of Information: Literacy Leader Fellowship Program:
Application for Fellowship Funds (Sec. 1100.11)
Proposed Sec. 1100.11 describes how an individual applies to the
Director for fellowship funds. Individuals are required to submit an
application that describes a plan for the activities to be conducted
under the proposed project. Applicants must also submit four letters of
recommendation and certain forms, assurances and certifications,
including the certification required under 34 CFR 75.61.
The likely respondents to this collection of information are
individuals who are either literacy workers or adult learners and who
wish to conduct projects under the Institute's Literacy Leader
Fellowship Program. The information submitted will be used to select
applications for funding.
We estimate that approximately 100 individuals may apply for
fellowship funds, and each application will take an average of 20 hours
to prepare. Therefore, the total annual reporting and recordkeeping
burden that will result from the collection of this information is
2,000 burden hours (100 individuals, multiplied by 1 application,
multiplied by 20 burden hours for preparing each application).
Collection of Information: Literacy Leader Fellowship Program: Reports
Required to be Submitted by Literacy Leader Fellows (Sec. 1100.33)
Proposed Sec. 1100.33 requires fellows to submit reports regarding
their projects. The respondents to the collections of information
contained in Sec. 1100.33 will be the individuals who have been awarded
funds to conduct projects under the Literacy Leader Fellowship Program.
We anticipate awarding four fellowships.
Proposed Sec. 1100.33(a) requires a fellow to submit fellowship
results to the Institute so that the results may then be disseminated
to policymakers and the public. Because each fellowship project will be
different, proposed Sec. 1100.33(b) states that each fellowship
agreement will specify the manner in which the fellow is required to
report on results and how and to whom the results will be disseminated.
Therefore, the reporting and recordkeeping burden that will result from
this collection of information will vary by fellow. However, we
estimate that preparing the report of fellowship results will take an
average of 20 hours. Therefore, the total annual reporting and
recordkeeping burden that will result from the collection of this
information is 80 burden hours (4 fellows, multiplied by 1 report,
multiplied by 20 burden hours for preparing each report).
Proposed Sec. 1100.33(c) requires a fellow to submit a one page
update report every three months to the Director. These reports are
required to inform the Institute about the fellow's progress and
whether the fellow has encountered any challenges. We estimate that
each update report will take an average of 1 hour to prepare. Because
the Director may award fellowships that range between three and 12
months in duration, the total reporting and recordkeeping burden that
will result from this collection of information may vary by fellow.
However, the maximum total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden
that will result from the collection of this information (based upon
12-month fellowships) is 16 burden hours (4 fellows, multiplied by 4
update reports, multiplied by 1 burden hour for preparing each update
report).
Proposed Sec. 1100.33(d) requires a fellow to submit a final
performance report to the Director and to the Chairperson of the Board
of the National Institute for Literacy no later than 90
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days after the completion of the fellowship. The purpose of this report
is to provide information to the Institute about the activities
conducted by the fellow, whether the objectives of the project have
been achieved, and how the activities performed and results achieved
may enhance literacy practice in the United States. We estimate that
each final performance report will take an average of 10 hours to
prepare. Therefore, the total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden
that will result from the collection of this information is 40 burden
hours (4 fellows, multiplied by 1 final performance report, multiplied
by 10 burden hours for preparing each final performance report).
Organizations and individuals desiring to submit comments on the
information collection requirements should direct them to the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Room 10235, New Executive
Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; Attention: Desk Officer for the
National Institute for Literacy. OMB is required to make a decision
concerning the collection of information contained in these proposed
regulations between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document
in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment to OMB is best assured of
having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of
publication. This does not affect the deadline for the public to
comment to the Institute on the proposed regulations.
Invitation to Comment
Interested persons are invited to submit comments and
recommendations regarding these proposed regulations.
All comments submitted in response to these proposed regulations
will be available for public inspection, during and after the comment
period, in Suite 200, 800 Connecticut Avenue NW., Washington, DC,
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday of
each week except Federal holidays.
To assist the National Institute for Literacy in complying with the
specific requirements of Executive Order 12866 and the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 and their overall requirement of reducing
regulatory burden, the Director invites comment on whether there may be
further opportunities to reduce any regulatory burdens found in these
proposed regulations.
List of Subjects in 34 CFR Part 1100
Adult education; Grant programs--education; Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: May 2, 1997.
Sharyn M. Abbott,
Executive Officer, National Institute for Literacy.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 84.257I, Literacy
Leader Fellowship Program)
The Director proposes to amend Title 34 of the Code of Federal
Regulations by revising Part 1100 to read as follows:
PART 1100--NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY: LITERACY LEADER
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Subpart A--General
Sec.
1100.1 What is the Literacy Leader Fellowship Program?
1100.2 Who is eligible for a fellowship?
1100.3 What types of projects may a fellow conduct under this
program?
1100.4 What regulations apply?
1100.5 What definitions apply?
1100.6 What priorities may the Director establish?
Subpart B--How Does an Individual Apply for a Fellowship?
1100.10 What categories of fellowships does the Institute award?
1100.11 How does an individual apply for a fellowship?
1100.12 What applications are not evaluated for funding?
Subpart C--How Does the Director Award a Fellowship?
1100.20 How is a fellow selected?
1100.21 What selection criteria does the Director use to rate an
applicant?
1100.22 How does the Director determine the amount of a fellowship?
1100.23 What payment methods may the Director use?
1100.24 What are the procedures for payment of a fellowship award
directly to the fellow?
1100.25 What are the procedures for payment of a fellowship award
through the fellow's employer?
Subpart D--What Conditions Must Be Met by a Fellow?
1100.30 Where may the fellowship project be conducted?
1100.31 Who is responsible for oversight of fellowship activities?
1100.32 What is the duration of a fellowship?
1100.33 What reports are required?
Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1213c(e).
Subpart A--General
Sec. 1100.1 What is the Literacy Leader Fellowship Program?
(a) Under the Literacy Leader Fellowship Program, the Director of
the National Institute for Literacy provides financial assistance to
outstanding individuals who are pursuing careers in adult education or
literacy.
(b) Fellowships are awarded to these individuals for the purpose of
carrying out short-term, innovative projects that contribute to the
knowledge base of the adult education or literacy field.
(c) Fellowships are intended to benefit the fellow, the Institute,
and the national literacy field by providing the fellow with the
opportunity to interact with national leaders in the field and make
contributions to federal policy initiatives that promote a fully
literate adult population.
Sec. 1100.2 Who is eligible for a fellowship?
(a) Only individuals are eligible to be recipients of fellowships.
(b) To be eligible for a fellowship under this program, an
individual must be--
(1) A citizen or national of the United States, or a permanent
resident of the United States, or an individual who is in the United
States for other than temporary purposes and intends to become a
permanent resident;
(2) Eligible for Federal assistance under the terms of 34 CFR 75.60
and 75.61; and
(3) Either a literacy worker or an adult learner.
(c) An individual who has received a fellowship award in a prior
year is not eligible for another award.
(d) Multiple individuals may apply jointly for one award, if each
individual will contribute significantly to the proposed project and if
the proposed project will develop leadership for each individual.
Sec. 1100.3 What type of project may a fellow conduct under this
program?
(a) Under the auspices of the Institute, and in accordance with the
Fellowship Agreement, a Literacy Leader Fellow may use a fellowship
awarded under this part to engage in research, education, training,
technical assistance, or other activities that advance the field of
adult education or literacy, including the training of volunteer
literacy providers at the national, State, or local level.
(b) A Literacy Leader Fellow may not use a fellowship awarded under
this part for any of the following:
(1) Tuition and fees for continuing the education of the applicant
where this is the sole or primary purpose of the project.
(2) Planning and implementing fundraisers.
(3) General program operations and administration.
(4) Activities that otherwise do not meet the purposes of the
Literacy Leader Fellowship program, as described in paragraph (a) of
this section.
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Sec. 1100.4 What regulations apply?
This program is governed by the regulations in this part and the
following additional regulations:
34 CFR 74.36, Intangible property;
34 CFR 75.60, Individuals ineligible to receive assistance;
34 CFR 75.61, Certification of eligibility; effect of eligibility;
and
34 CFR part 85, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
(Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free
Workplace (Grants).
Sec. 1100.5 What definitions apply?
(a) The definitions in 34 CFR 77.1 except that the definitions of
``Applicant'', ``Application'', ``Award'', and ``Project'' do not apply
to this part.
(b) Other definitions. The following definitions also apply to this
part:
Adult learner means an individual over 16 years old who is pursuing
or has completed some form of literacy or basic skills training,
including preparation for the G.E.D.
Applicant means an individual (or more than one individual, if
applying jointly) requesting a fellowship under this program.
Application means a written request for a fellowship under this
program.
Award means an amount of funds provided for fellowship activities.
Board means the National Institute for Literacy's advisory board
established pursuant to section 384(f) of the Adult Education Act (20
U.S.C. 1213c(f).)
Director means the Director of the National Institute for Literacy.
Fellow means a recipient of a fellowship.
Fellowship means an award of financial assistance made by the
Institute to an individual pursuant to section 384(e) of the Adult
Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1213c(e)) to enable that individual to conduct
research or other authorized literacy activities under the auspices of
the Institute.
Fellowship Agreement means a written agreement entered into between
the Institute and a fellow, which, when executed, has the legal effect
of obligating the fellowship award, and which states the rights and
obligations of the parties.
Institute means the National Institute for Literacy.
Literacy worker means an individual who is pursuing a career in
literacy or adult education or a related field and who either has a
minimum of five years of relevant academic, volunteer or professional
experience in the literacy, adult education, or related field, or has
made a significant contribution to, or notable progress in, the field.
Relevant experience includes teaching, policymaking, administration, or
research.
Project means the work to be engaged in by the fellow during the
period of the fellowship.
Research means one or more of the following activities in literacy
or education or education related fields: basic and applied research,
planning, surveys, assessments, evaluations, investigations,
experiments, development and demonstrations.
Sec. 1100.6 What priorities may the Director establish?
The Director may, through a notice published in the Federal
Register, select annually one or more priorities for funding. These
priorities may be chosen from the areas of greatest immediate concern
to the Institute and may include, but are not limited to, the following
areas:
(a) Developing Leadership in Adult Learners. Because adult learners
are the true experts on literacy, they are an important resource for
the field. Their firsthand experience as ``customers'' of the literacy
system can be invaluable in assisting the field in moving forward,
particularly in terms of raising public awareness and understanding
about literacy.
(b) Expanding the Use of Technology in Literacy Programs. One of
the Institute's major projects is the Literacy Information and
Communication System (LINCS), an Internet-based information system that
provides timely information and abundant resources to the literacy
community. Keeping the literacy community up to date in the Information
Age is vital.
(c) Improving Accountability for Literacy Programs. Literacy
programs must develop accountability systems that demonstrate their
effectiveness in helping adult learners contribute more fully in the
workplace, family and community. There is growing interest in results-
oriented literacy practice, especially as related to the Equipped for
the Future (EFF) framework.
(d) Raising Public Awareness about Literacy. The Institute is
leading a national effort to raise public awareness that literacy is
part of the solution to many social concerns, including health,
welfare, the economy, and the well-being of children. Projects that
enhance this effort will be given priority consideration.
Subpart B--How Does an Individual Apply for a Fellowship?
Sec. 1100.10 What categories of fellowships does the Institute award?
The Institute awards two categories of Literacy Leadership
Fellowships:
(a) Literacy Worker Fellowships; and
(b) Adult Learner Fellowships.
Sec. 1100.11 How does an individual apply for a fellowship?
An individual shall apply to the Director for a fellowship award in
response to an application notice published by the Director in the
Federal Register. The application must describe a plan for one or more
of the activities stated in Sec. 1100.3 that the applicant proposes to
conduct under the fellowship. The application must indicate which
category of fellowship, as described in Sec. 1100.10(b), most
accurately describes the applicant. Applicants must also submit four
letters of recommendation and certain forms, assurances and
certifications, including the certification required under 34 CFR
75.61.
Sec. 1100.12 What applications are not evaluated for funding?
The Director does not evaluate an application if--
(a) The applicant is not eligible under Sec. 1100.2;
(b) The applicant does not comply with all of the procedural rules
that govern the submission of applications for Literacy Leader
Fellowship funds;
(c) The application does not contain the information required by
the Institute;
(d) The application proposes a project for which a fellow may not
use fellowship funds, as described in Sec. 1100.3(b).
(e) The application is not submitted by the deadline stated in the
application notice.
Subpart C--How Does the Director Award a Fellowship?
Sec. 1100.20 How is a fellow selected?
(a) The Director selects applications for fellowships on the basis
of the selection criteria in Sec. 1100.21 and any priorities that have
been published in the Federal Register and are applicable to the
selection of applications.
(b)(1) The Director may use experts from the literacy field to
evaluate the applications.
(2) The Director prepares a rank order of the applications based
solely on the evaluation of their quality according to the selection
criteria, selects a number of the top-ranked applications, and
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provides it to the Institute's Advisory Board.''
(3) The Institute's Advisory Board evaluates the applications
provided by the Director based on the selection criteria in
Sec. 1100.21 and makes recommendations to the Director regarding
applications to be selected for fellowships.
(4) The Director then determines the number of awards to be made in
each fellowship category and the order in which applications will be
selected for fellowships. The Director considers the following in
making these determinations:
(i) The information in each application.
(ii) The rank ordering of the applications under paragraph (b)(2)
of this section.
(iii) The recommendations made by the Institute's Advisory Board
under paragraph (b)(3) of this section.
(iv) Any other information relevant to any of the selection
criteria, applicable priorities, or the purposes of the Literacy Leader
Fellowship Program, including whether the selection of an application
would increase the diversity of fellowship projects under this program.
Sec. 1100.21 What selection criteria does the Director use to rate an
applicant?
The Director uses the following criteria in evaluating each
applicant for a fellowship:
(a) Quality of Plan. (45 points) The Director uses the following
criteria to evaluate the quality of the proposed project:
(1) The proposed project deals with an issue of major concern to
the literacy field.
(2) The design of the project is strong and feasible.
(3) The project addresses critical issues in an innovative way.
(4) The plan demonstrates a knowledge of similar programs and an
intention, where appropriate, to coordinate with them.
(5) The applicant describes adequate support and resources for the
project.
(6) The plan includes evaluation methods to determine the
effectiveness of the project.
(7) The project results are likely to contribute to the knowledge
base in literacy or adult education, and to federal policy intiiatives
in these or related areas.
(8) The project will enhance literacy or adult education practice.
(9) The project builds research capacity or improves practice
within the field.
(b) Qualifications of Applicant. (25 points) The Director uses the
following criteria to evaluate the qualification of the applicant:
(1) The applicant has a strong background in the literacy field.
[Include all relevant experience, which many include experiences as a
volunteer or an adult learner.]
(2) The applicant has expertise in the proposed area of the
project.
(3) The applicant has demonstrated the ability to complete a
quality project or has shown leadership in this area.
(4) The applicant provides letters of recommendation that show
strong knowledge by others in the literacy field of the applicant's
background and past work.
(c) Relevance to the Institute. (10 points) The Director uses the
following criteria to evaluate the relevance of the applicant's
proposal to the the Institute:
(1) The project significantly relates to the purposes and work of
the Institute.
(2) The applicant proposes to spend a significant portion of the
project time at the Institute.
(d) Dissemination Plan. (10 points) The Director uses the following
criteria to evaluate the quality of the dissemination plan:
(1) The applicant clearly specifies what information will be made
available to the field and how this information will further the
efforts of the field.
(2) The applicant describes how this information will be shared
with the field (e.g., print, on-line, presentations, video, etc.).
(e) Budget. (10 points) The Director uses the following criteria to
evaluate the budget:
(1) The budget will adequately support the project.
(2) The costs are clearly related to the objectives of the project.
(3) The budget is cost effective.
(4) The budget narrative clearly describes the budget and how costs
are calculated.
Sec. 1100.22 How does the Director determine the amount of a
fellowship?
The amount of a fellowship includes--
(a) A stipend, based on--
(1) The fellow's current annual salary, prorated for the length of
the fellowship not to exceed $30,000 salary reimbursement; or
(2) If a fellow has no current salary, the fellow's education and
experience; and
(b) A subsistence allowance, materials allowance (covering costs of
materials and supplies directly related to the completion of the
project), and travel expenses (including expenses to attend quarterly
meetings in Washington, DC) related to the fellowship and necessary to
complete the scope of work outlined in the proposal, consistent with
Title 5 U.S.C. chapter 57.
Sec. 1100.23 What payment methods may the Director use?
(a) The Director will pay a fellowship award directly to the fellow
or through the fellow's employer. The application should specify if the
fellow wishes to be paid directly or through the fellow's employer.
(b) The Director considers the preferences of the fellow in
determining whether to pay a fellowship award directly to the fellow or
through the fellow's employer; however, the Director pays a fellowship
award through the fellow's employer only if the employer enters into an
agreement with the Director to comply with the provisions of
Sec. 1100.25.
Sec. 1100.24 What are the procedures for payment of a fellowship award
directly to the fellow?
(a) If the Director pays a fellowship award directly to the fellow
after the Director determines the amount of a fellowship award, the
fellowship recipient shall submit a payment schedule to the Director
for approval. The Director advises the recipient of the approved
schedule.
(b) If a fellow does not complete the fellowship, or if the
Institute terminates the fellowship, the fellow shall return to the
Director a prorated portion of the stipend and any unused subsistence
and materials allowance and travel funds at the time and in the manner
required by the Director.
Sec. 1100.25 What are the procedures for payment of a fellowship award
through the fellow's employer?
(a) If the Director pays a fellowship award through the fellow's
employer, the employer shall submit a payment schedule to the Director
for approval.
(b) The employer shall pay the fellow the stipend, subsistence and
materials allowance, and travel funds according to the payment schedule
approved by the Director. If the fellow does not complete the
fellowship, the fellow shall return to the employer a prorated portion
of the stipend and any unused subsistence and material allowance and
travel funds. The employer shall return the funds to the Director at
the time and in the manner required by the Director. The employer shall
also return to the Director any portion of the stipend, subsistence and
materials allowance and travel funds not yet paid by the employer to
the fellow.
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Subpart D--What Conditions Must be Met by a Fellow?
Sec. 1100.30 Where may the fellowship project be conducted?
(a) A fellow carries out all, or a portion of, the fellowship
project at the National Institute for Literacy in Washington, DC. If
the Director determines that unusual circumstances exist, the Director
may authorize the fellow to carry out all of the project elsewhere.
(b) Office space and logistics will be provided by the Institute.
(c) The fellow may also be required to participate in meetings,
conferences and other activities at the Departments of Education,
Labor, or Health and Human and Services, in Washington, DC, or in site
visits to other locations, if deemed appropriate for the project being
conducted.
Sec. 1100.31 Who is responsible for oversight of fellowship
activities?
(a) All fellowship activities are conducted under the direct or
general oversight of the Institute. The Institute may arrange through
written agreement for another Federal agency, or another public or
private nonprofit agency or organization that is substantially involved
in literacy research or services, to assume direct supervision of the
fellowship activities.
(b) Fellows may be assigned a peer mentor to orient them to the
Federal system and Institute procedures.
Sec. 1100.32 What is the duration of a fellowship?
(a) The Institute awards fellowships for a period of at least three
and not more than 12 months of full-time or part-time activity. An
award may not exceed 12 months in duration. The actual period of the
fellowship will be determined at the time of award based on proposed
activities.
(b) In order to continue the fellowship to completion, the fellow
must be making satisfactory progress as determined periodically by the
Director.
Sec. 1100.33 What reports are required?
(a) A fellow shall submit fellowship results to the Institute in
formats suitable for wide dissemination to policymakers and the public.
These formats should include, as appropriate to the topic of the
fellowship and the intended audience, articles for academic journals,
newspapers, and magazines.
(b) Each fellowship agreement will contain specific provisions for
how, when, and in what format the fellow will report on results, and
how to whom the results will be disseminated.
(c) A fellow shall submit a semi-annual report to the Director.
(d) A fellow shall submit a final performance report to the
Director no later than 90 days after the completion of the fellowship.
The report must contain a description of the activities conducted by
the fellow and a thorough analysis of the extent to which, in the
opinion of the fellow, the objectives of the project have been
achieved. In addition, the report must include a detailed discussion of
how the activities performed and results achieved could be used to
enhance literacy practice of the United States.
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