U/I NASP TRIO TRAINING
Talent SearchPre/Post Training Inventory
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1.According to the TS program legislationSection 402B.20 (a) PROGRAM AUTHORITY – “The Secretary shall carry out a program to be known as talent search which shall be designed” to: (Check all that apply)
(Evaluation of Project Performance)
a.Assure that at least 2/3 of project participants are low-income and potential first generation college graduates.
b.Publicize the availability of student financial assistance.
c.Encourage qualified youth to undertake a program of post-secondary education.
d.Increase retention and completion rates of participants in secondary education.
e.Encourage persons who have not completed secondary or postsecondary education to reenter such programs.
f.All of the above.
g.This is something I hope to learn.
- Mark with an X, the objective that is both measurable and addresses participant outcomes.
(Evaluation of Project Performance)
a.To assure that 75% of the Talent Search participants will complete a college application form.
b.80% of the participants in grades 6-11 will enroll for the following Fall term.
c.To assure that the program maintains student files, fiscal records and evaluation data required by the Department of Education.
d.75% of all project participants will receive tutorial services.
e. This is something I hope to learn.
- The hierarchy of authorities is as follows: (Check one)
(General Session - reinforced by all small group faculty)
a.1. Legislation b.1. Legislation c.1. Legislation
2. OMB Circulars2. TS Program Regulations2. OMB Circulars
3. EDGAR3. EDGAR3. TS Program Regulations
4. TS Program Regulations4. OMB Circulars4. EDGAR
d.This is something I hope to learn.
4.According to TS regulations section 643.32 (c) who determines the prospective participant “has potential for a program of postsecondary education, andneeds one or more of the services provided by the project”? (Check One)(Recordkeeping & Participant Files)
a.U. S. Department of Education.
b.The Program Specialist/Officer.
c.Congress.
d.The Institution/Grantee.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
5.According to EDGAR section 74.51 (b), when are performance reports due to the Department of Education?
(Project Administration)
a.90 calendar days after the end of the grant year.
b.On or before November 30.
c.On or before December 31.
d.This is something I hope to learn.
- According to TRIO legislation section 402A. 20 (e), what documentation is required regarding low-income verification?(Recordkeeping and Participant Files)
a.A signed statement from the individual’s parent or legal guardian.
b.Verification from another governmental source.
c.A signed financial aid application.
d.A signed United States or Puerto Rico Income tax return.
e. Any of the above.
f.All of the above.
g.This is something I hope to learn.
7.All Cost Principles (34 CFR 74.27, OMB Circular A-21 & A-122) prohibit grantees from using grant funds for entertainment. Under which of the following authorities may a TS project purchase theater tickets for TS participants as part of a cultural event? (Budget Management)
a.Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
b.TS Program Regulations.
c.EDGAR.
d.Both A and B.
e. This is something I hope to learn.
8.According to EDGAR section 74.25, which of the following are allowable without prior approval? (Check all that apply)(Project Administration)
a.Change the scope and objectives of the program.
b.Obligate funds two months before the beginning of the grant period.
c.Carryover unexpended funds from a previous budget period to a budget period for activities within the approved project scope.
d.One-time extension of the project period for up to one year.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
9.How do you find out who is designated as the grant’s Key Personnel? (Project Administration)
a.Check the Federal Register.
b.Search the Congressional Record.
c.Look in the grant.
d.Refer to the Grant Award Notification (GAN).
e.Check with your institution’s Human Resource Office.
f.This is something I hope to learn.
10.EDGAR 75.560-75.564 sets forth the regulations that apply to:
(Project Administration & Budget Management)
a.Drug free workplace.
b.Grant closeout.
c.Indirect costs.
d.Protection of Human Subjects.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
11.EDGAR 74.34 sets forth the regulations that apply to:
(Project Administration)
a.Record retention requirements.
b.Equipment.
c.Use of consultants.
d.Monitoring program performance.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
Please complete the column that is appropriate to your project affiliation. You only need to complete ONE column.
Thank you!
Higher Education
12.OMB Circular A-21 J.28 describes the allowability of: (Project Administration)
a.Alcohol purchases.
b.Equipment purchases.
c.Lobbying.
d.Personal compensation.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
13.OMB Circular A-21 J.10 describes the allowability of: (Project Administration)
a.Alcohol purchases.
b.Equipment purchases.
c.Meetings and conferences.
d.Personal compensation.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
Non-Profit Organization
12.OMB Circular A-122, Attachment B, §25 describes the allowability of: (Project Administration)
a.Alcohol purchases.
b.Equipment purchases.
c.Lobbying.
d.Personal compensation.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
13.OMB Circular A-122, Attachment B, §8 describes the allowability of: (Project Administration)
a.Alcohol purchases.
b.Equipment purchases.
c.Meetings and conferences.
d.Personal compensation.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
Government Agency
12.OMB Circular A-87, Attachment B, §24 describes the allowability of: (Project Administration)
a.Alcohol purchases.
b.Equipment purchases.
c.Lobbying.
d.Personal compensation.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
13.OMB Circular A-87, Attachment B, §8 describes the allowability of: (Project Administration)
a.Alcohol purchases.
b.Equipment purchases.
c.Meetings and conferences.
d.Personal compensation.
e.This is something I hope to learn.
Thank you!