Underrepresented in areas of national need
Underrepresented in areas of national need means proportionate representation as measured by degree recipients, that is less than the proportionate representation in the general population, as indicated by -
(i) The most current edition of the Department's Digest of Educational Statistics;
(ii) The National Research Council's Doctorate Recipients from United States Universities;
(iii) Other standard statistical references, as announced annually in the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards under this program; or
(iv) As documented by national survey data submitted to and accepted by the Secretary on a case-by-case basis.
Source
34 CFR § 648.9
Scoping language
General definitions. The following terms used in this part are defined in 2 CFR part 200, subpart A, or 34 CFR 77.1: