A sample of Michigan State University alumni, representing 10 graduating classes from 1952 to 1985, received a questionnaire that covered various aspects of their careers. Of the respondents, 144 indicated that they had worked at one point in their career as a nurse. Data from these respondents are analyzed in terms of career skills needed;…

In spring 1987, a follow-up study of nursing program graduates was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to examine employment patterns, further education plans, and graduates' evaluation of particular aspects of their WRHC experience. Questionnaires were mailed to 112 nursing students who graduated with an associate degree in 1986.…

A survey of graduating students' immediate plans is conducted annually at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) to meet needs such as compliance with truth in advertising requirements for educational recruitment, accreditation reviews, and faculty and staff advisement. In 1983, questionnaires mailed to 734 potential graduates yielded a 79%…

In 1984, a study was conducted to assess the success of Bakersfield College's radiologic technician program in preparing graduates for employment; to provide information for accreditation, evaluation, and long-range planning purposes; and to compare results with a 1977 survey of program graduates. Questionnaires, requesting information on…

This document focuses on employer/employment services in vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs. Vocational rehabilitation is undergoing transformation in employment services to respond to redefined priorities, diverse populations, changing labor markets, state-of-the-art technologies, legislative mandates, and economic factors. Changes in…

A study was conducted at Miami-Dade Community College (M-DCC) to determine the placement status of 1981-82 graduates from the college's occupational programs. Data for the study were obtained from five sources: a survey of 1,497 program graduates; Department of Labor and Employment Security Files; State University System files; an employer…

A study found few gender differences in young college faculty's (n=115) reasons for acceptance, rejection, or resignation of academic positions. Results imply academic recruiting should focus on quality of academic life in the department or institution, accommodating family members' needs, and job security in the form of longer, tenure-track…

A follow-up study is conducted of each graduating class of John Tyler Community College (JTCC) to document student successes in the job market and in pursuit of advanced studies, provide feedback to administrators and faculty for upgrading educational offerings and services, and provide a summary of student opinions to improve services. A…

In summer 1987, a follow-up study of Electronic Program graduates was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to determine their current employment status, to solicit their evaluation of the program, and to identify potential alumni resources for the program. Surveys were mailed to 400 former students who had graduated from the program…

A follow-up study of occupational education students in the Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD) was conducted to obtain information regarding the former students' educational and career goals, employment and educational status, and perceptions of the programs and services offered by the three district colleges. A survey was mailed to 2,700…

Designed to provide information to the Maryland community colleges for self-improvement and to demonstrate institutional accountability, this report presents a concise summary of measures of student outcomes. Following introductory material on the purposes of the Performance Profile, the principles guiding its development, and the annual update of…

A series of data tables are presented, showing results from a follow-up study of 1981-82 graduates from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and contrasting findings with data from previous studies where possible. Annual studies have been completed at the college for 6 years to obtain information on graduates' educational and employment…

This paper examines issues of Australian teachers' professional development and personal welfare, pressing issues Australian education as a period of unprecedented change has been paralleled by significant and rapid aging of the Australian teaching population. Noting that the average age of teachers is 44 and rising, the paper argues that a major…

Each year a study is conducted at Prince George's Community College (PGCC) to update student outcomes data using quantifiable measures of student achievement. Data for the 1991 study were obtained from Maryland state databases, the University of Maryland (UM) system, and surveys of all fiscal year (FY) 1989 graduates. Of the 897 Associate of Arts…

In 1989, a survey was mailed to graduates of Labette Community College (LCC), in Kansas, to gather information on their educational experiences, employment status, and satisfaction with the college's programs and services. Questionnaires were sent to 150 of the 216 1989 graduates. Study findings, based on a 67.6% response rate, included the…