**TITLE 34\--EDUCATION**

**CHAPTER VI\--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION,**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**PART 655\--INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS\--GENERAL
PROVISIONS\--Table of Contents**

**Subpart A\--General**

Sec. 655.1 Which programs do these regulations govern?

 

 

The regulations in this part govern the administration of the

following programs in international education:

\(a\) The National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and

Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies (section 602

of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended);

\(b\) The Language Resource Centers Program (section 603);

\(c\) The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language

Program (section 604);

\(d\) The International Research and Studies Program (section 605);

and

\(e\) The Business and International Education Program (section 613).

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1130b)

 

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Subpart A\--General

Sec. 655.3 What regulations apply to the International Education
Programs?

 

The following regulations apply to the International Education

Programs:

\(a\) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations

(EDGAR) as follows:

\(1\) 34 CFR part 74 (Administration of Grants to Institutions of

Higher Education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit Organizations).

\(2\) 34 CFR part 75 (Direct Grant Programs).

\(3\) 34 CFR part 77 (Definitions that Apply to Department

Regulations).

\(4\) 34 CFR part 79 (Intergovernmental Review of Department of

Education Programs and Activities), except that part 79 does not apply

to 34 CFR parts 660, 669, and 671.

\(5\) 34 CFR part 82 (New Restrictions on Lobbying).

\(6\) 34 CFR part 85 (Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension

(Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace

(Grants)).

\(7\) 34 CFR part 86 (Drug-Free Schools and Campuses).

\(b\) The regulations in this part 655; and

\(c\) As appropriate, the regulations in\--

\(1\) 34 CFR part 656 (National Resource Centers Program for Foreign

Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International

Studies);

\(2\) 34 CFR part 657 (Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships

Program);

\(3\) 34 CFR part 658 (Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign

Language Program);

\(4\) 34 CFR part 660 (International Research and Studies Program);

\(5\) 34 CFR part 661 (Business and International Education Program);

and

 

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\(6\) 34 CFR part 669 (Language Resource Centers Program).

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127; 1221e-3)

 

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Sec. 655.4 What definitions apply to the International Education
Programs?

 

\(a\) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part and

34 CFR parts 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, and 669 are defined in 34 CFR part

77:

 

Acquisition

Applicant

Application

Award

Budget

Contract

EDGAR

Equipment

Facilities

Fiscal year

Grant

Grantee

Grant period

Local educational agency

Nonprofit

Project

Project period

Private

Public

Secretary

State educational agency

Supplies

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127)

 

\(b\) Definitions that apply to these programs: The following

definition applies to International Education Programs:

Combination of institutions of higher education means a group of

institutions of higher education that have entered into a cooperative

arrangement for the purpose of carrying out a common objective, or a

public or private nonprofit agency, organization, or institution

designated or created by a group of institutions of higher education for

the purpose of carrying out a common objective on their behalf.

Critical languages means each of the languages contained in the list

of critical languages designated by the Secretary pursuant to section

212(d) of the Education for Economic Security Act, except that, in the

implementation of this definition, the Secretary may set priorities

according to the purposes of title VI of the Higher Education Act of

1965, as amended.

Institution of higher education means, in addition to an institution

that meets the definition of section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act

of 1965, as amended, an institution that meets the requirements of

section 101(a) except that (1) it is not located in the United States,

and (2) it applies for assistance under title VI of the Higher Education

Act of 1965, as amended, in consortia with institutions that meet the

definitions in section 101(a).

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127, and 1141)

 

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Subpart B\--What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist?

Sec. 655.10 What kinds of projects does the Secretary assist?

 

Subpart B of 34 CFR parts 656, 657, 658, 660, 661, and 669 describes

the kinds of projects that the Secretary assists under the International

Education Programs.

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1021-1027)

 

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Subpart C \[Reserved\]

 

Subpart D\--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?

Sec. 655.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application?

 

The Secretary evaluates an applications for International Education

Programs on the basis of\--

\(a\) The general criteria in Sec. 655.31; and

\(b\) The specific criteria in, as applicable, subpart D of 34 CFR

parts 658, 660, 661, and 669.

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127)

 

\[64 FR 7739, Feb. 16, 1999\]

 

Sec. 655.**31** What general selection criteria does the Secretary use?

 

\(a\) Plan of operation. (1) The Secretary reviews each application

for information that shows the quality of the plan of operation for the

project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) High quality in the design of the project;

\(ii\) An effective plan of management that ensures proper and

efficient administration of the project;

 

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\(iii\) A clear description of how the objectives of the project

relate to the purpose of the program;

\(iv\) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel

to achieve each objective; and

\(v\) A clear description of how the applicant will provide equal

access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members

of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as\--

\(A\) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups;

\(B\) Women; and

\(C\) Handicapped persons.

\(b\) Quality of key personnel. (1) The Secretary reviews each

application for information that shows the quality of the key personnel

the applicant plans to use on the project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) The qualifications of the project director (if one is to be

used);

\(ii\) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be

used in the project. In the case of faculty, the qualifications of the

faculty and the degree to which that faculty is directly involved in the

actual teaching and supervision of students; and

\(iii\) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (b)(2) (i)

and (ii) of this section plans to commit to the project; and

\(iv\) The extent to which the applicant, as part of its

nondiscriminatory employment practices, encourages applications for

employment from persons who are members of groups that have been

traditionally underrepresented, such as members of racial or ethnic

minority groups, women, handicapped persons, and the elderly.

\(3\) To determine the qualifications of a person, the Secretary

considers evidence of past experience and training, in fields related to

the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the

applicant provides.

\(c\) Budget and cost effectiveness. (1) The Secretary reviews each

application for information that shows that the project has an adequate

budget and is cost effective.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project

activities; and

\(ii\) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the

project.

\(d\) Evaluation plan. (1) The Secretary reviews each application for

information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the

project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of

evaluation that are appropriate for the project and, to the extent

possible, are objective and produce data that are quantifiable.

\(e\) Adequacy of resources. (1) The Secretary reviews each

application for information that shows that the applicant plans to

devote adequate resources to the project.

\(2\) The Secretary looks for information that shows\--

\(i\) Other than library, facilities that the applicant plans to use

are adequate (language laboratory, museums, etc.); and

\(ii\) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are

adequate.

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121-1127)

 

Sec. 655.32 What additional factors does the Secretary consider in
making grant awards?

 

Except for 34 CFR parts 656, 657, and 661, to the extent practicable

and consistent with the criterion of excellence, the Secretary seeks to

achieve an equitable distribution of funds throughout the Nation.

 

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1126(b)).

 

\[58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993\]

 

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**TITLE 34\--EDUCATION**

**CHAPTER VI\--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION,**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**PART 661\--BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM --**

**Table of Contents**

Subpart A\--General

Sec. 661.**1** What is the Business and International Education Program?

The Business and International Education Program is designed to

promote linkages between institutions of higher education and American

businesses engaged in international economic activities. The purpose of

each project assisted under this part is both to enhance the

international academic programs of institutions of higher education, and

to provide appropriate services to the business community that will

enable it to expand its capacity to sell its goods and services outside

the United States.

Sec. 661.**2** Who is eligible to apply for a grant under the Business
and International Education Program?

Under this program the Secretary considers applications from

institutions of higher education that have entered into agreements with

business enterprises, trade organizations or associations engaged in

international economic activity\--or a combination or consortium of
these

enterprises, organizations or associations\--for the purposes of
pursuing

the activities authorized under this program.

Sec. 661.**3** What regulations apply?

The following regulations apply to this program:

\(a\) The regulations in 34 CFR part 655.

\(b\) The regulations in this part 661.

Sec. 661.**4** What definitions apply to the Business and International
Education Program?

\(a\) Definitions in EDGAR. The following terms used in this part are

defined in 34 CFR part 77:

Applicant

Application

Award

Budget

Contract

EDGAR

Equipment

Facilities

Fiscal Year

Grant

Grantee

Nonprofit

Profit

Private

Public

Secretary

Supplies

\(b\) Definitions in 34 CFR part 655. The following terms used in this

part are defined in 34 CFR part 655.**4**(b):

Combinations of institutions

Institution of higher education

Subpart B\--What Kinds of Activities Does the Secretary Assist Under
This Program?

Sec. 661.**10** What activities does the Secretary assist under this
program?

The activities that the Secretary may assist institutions of higher

education to conduct under this program, include but are not limited

to\--

\(a\) Innovation and improvement of international education curricula

to serve the needs of the business community, including the development

of new programs for nontraditional, mid-career, or part-time students;

\(b\) Development of programs to inform the public of increasing

international economic interdependence and the role of American business

within the international economic system;

\(c\) Internationalization of curricula at junior and community

colleges, and at undergraduate and graduate schools of business;

\(d\) Development of area studies programs and interdisciplinary

international programs;

\(e\) Establishment of export education programs through cooperative

arrangements with regional and world trade centers and councils, and

with bilateral and multilateral trade associations;

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\(f\) Research for and development of teaching materials relating to

international education, including language materials, and facilities

appropriate to business-oriented students;

\(g\) Establishment of student and faculty fellowships and internships

for training and education in international business activities;

\(h\) Development of opportunities for business and other professional

school junior faculty to acquire or strengthen international skills and

perspectives;

\(i\) Development of research programs on issues of common interest to

institutions of higher education and private sector organizations and

associations engaged in or promoting international economic activity;

\(j\) The establishment of internships overseas to enable foreign

language students to develop their foreign language skills and their

knowledge of foreign cultures and societies;

\(k\) Establishing linkages overseas with institutions of higher

education and organizations that contribute to the educational

objectives of this program; and

\(l\) Summer institutes in international business, foreign area, and

other international studies designed to carry out the purposes of this

program.

Sec. 661.**20** What must an application include?

An institution that applies for a grant under this program shall

include the following in its application:

(a)(1) A copy of the agreement between the applicant and the other

party or parties described in Sec. 661.2 for the purpose of carrying out

the activities for which the applicant seeks assistance.

\(2\) The agreement must be signed by all parties and it must describe

the manner in which the business enterprise, trade association, or

organization will assist in carrying out the activities proposed in the

application.

\(b\) An assurance that the applicant will use the funds to supplement

and not to supplant activities conducted by the applicant.

Sec. 661.**30** How does the Secretary evaluate an application?

\(a\) The Secretary evaluates an application for a grant under this

program on the basis of the criteria in Sec. 661.31.

\(b\) The Secretary awards up to 100 possible points for these

criteria. The maximum possible points for each criterion are shown in

parentheses.

Subpart D\--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant?

Sec. 661.**31** What selection criteria does the Secretary use?

The Secretary uses the following criteria to evaluate applications

for a grant under this program.

\(a\) Plan of operation. (Maximum 30 points) (See 34 CFR 655.**31**(a).)

\(b\) Qualifications of the key personnel. (Maximum 10 points) (See 34

CFR 655.**31**(b).)

\(c\) Budget and cost effectiveness. (Maximum 15 points) (See 34 CFR

655.**31**(c).)

\(d\) Evaluation plan. (Maximum 15 points) (See 34 CFR 655.**31**(d).)

\(e\) Adequacy of resources (Maximum 10 points) (See 34 CFR

655.**31**(e).)

\(f\) Need for the project. (Maximum 20 points)

The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the

need for the project, and the extent to which the proposed project will

promote linkages between institutions of higher education and the

business community involved in international economic activities.

Sec. 661.**32** What priorities may the Secretary establish?

\(a\) The Secretary may each year establish priorities for funding

from the activities described in Sec. 661.10.

\(b\) The Secretary announces any priorities in the application notice

published in the Federal Register.

Subpart E\--What Conditions Must be Met by a Grantee?

Sec. 661.**40** What are the matching requirements?

A grantee shall pay a minimum of 50 percent of the cost of the

project for each fiscal year.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1130a)