complete definition of an eligible degree is given in the "Presidential Management Intern Program Guidance to Graduate Schools," U.S. Civil Service Commission/Bureau of Intergovernmental Personnel Programs, October 1978. 8. The 1978 PMIP "blue ribbon" panel was comprised of Donna Shalala, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; William Beckham, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Treasury; and Mark Keane, Executive Director of the International City Management Association. 9. Veteran preference was incorporated in finalist/alternate selection through the following schedule: * any veteran receiving a "superior rating": PMI finalist * any ten point compensably disabled veteran receiving an "above average" rating: PMI finalist * any veteran receiving an "average or below average" rating: not selected 10. Jimmy Carter, "Memorandum for Heads of Departments and Agencies," September 1, 1977. 11. Federal Personnel Manual System, FPM Letter 362-1, (Subchapter 1:3; a), United States Civil Service Commission, July 19, 1978.