[Federal Register: February 19, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 33)]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The International Research and Studies Program
AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Publication of the year 2003 annual report.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary announces the publication of the annual report
listing the books and research materials produced with assistance
provided under Section 605 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended (HEA).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 605 of the HEA authorizes the
International Research and Studies Program.
Under this program, the Secretary awards grants and contracts for--
(a) Studies and surveys to determine the needs for increased or
improved instruction in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields, including the demand for foreign language, area,
and other international specialists in government, education, and the
private sector;
(b) Studies and surveys to assess the use of graduates of programs,
supported under Title VI of the HEA, by governmental, educational, and
private sector organizations and other studies assessing the outcomes
and effectiveness of programs so supported;
(c) Evaluation of the extent to which programs assisted under Title
VI of the HEA that address national needs would not otherwise be
offered;
(d) Comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to
provide international capabilities at institutions of higher education;
(e) Research on more effective methods of providing instruction and
achieving competency in foreign languages, area studies, or other
international fields;
(f) The development and publication of specialized materials for
use in foreign language, area studies, and other international fields,
or for training foreign language, area, and other international
specialists;
(g) Studies and surveys of the uses of technology in foreign
language, area studies, and international studies programs;
(h) Studies and evaluations of effective practices in the
dissemination of international information, materials, research,
teaching strategies, and testing techniques throughout the education
community, including elementary and secondary schools; and
(i) Research on applying performance tests and standards across all
areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use.
2003 Program Activities
In fiscal year 2003, 27 new grants ($2,979,686) and 24 continuation
grants
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($2,665,562) were awarded under the International Research and Studies
Program. These grants are active currently, and will be monitored
through progress reports submitted by grantees. Grantees have 90 days
after the expiration of the grant to submit the products resulting from
their research to the Department of Education for review and
acceptance.
Completed Research
A number of completed research projects resulting from grants made
during prior fiscal years have been received during the past year.
These are listed below.
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To obtain a copy of a completed study, contact the author at the
given address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the 2003 annual report
and further information regarding the International Research and
Studies Program, contact Jose L. Martinez, Program Officer,
International Education Programs Service, U.S. Department of Education,
1990 K Street, NW., suite 6000, Washington, DC 20006-8521. Telephone:
(202) 502-7635 or via e-mail at: Jose.Martinez@ed.gov
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an
alternative format (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer
diskette) on request to the program contact person listed in this
section.
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(Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1125.)
Dated: February 12, 2004.
Sally L. Stroup,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Postsecondary Education.
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