This abstract summarizes 1995 statistics from the Rehabilitation Services Administration concerning vocational rehabilitation (VR)in the United States. It notes that $2 billion in federal grants, matched by $645 million in state and local funds, provided VR services to 1.3 million individuals, of which 75.2 percent were classified as having severe…

Discusses the failure of National Health Service Corps (NHSC) programs to attract and retain minority medical students. Cites the program's failure to place minority graduates in appropriate urban settings. Includes statistical data on minority medical school applicants, enrollment, and graduates. (FMW)

This report describes the status after 5 years of the diverse groups of students who first entered institutions of postsecondary education during the academic year 1989-90. It describes their economic and demographic characteristics, their educational objectives, the types of institutions they attended, their experiences while enrolled, and their…

This publication reports starting salary data based on job offers made to graduating college students at all degree levels in selected curricula and graduate programs during the recruiting period of September 1986 to June 1987. Data were submitted by 164 placement offices at 143 participating colleges and universities in the United States. This…

This document reports the findings of a survey of 145 members of the International Nanny Association (INA). Survey results showed that 82.8 percent of respondents attended college, while 21.4 percent received bachelor's or master's degrees. Many of the nannies had taken classes or training in child care. Most nannies found their job placement…

This paper summarizes results of followup-surveys of 1994, 1991, 1988, and 1984 graduates of Illinois public universities to determine whether baccalaureate graduates found jobs; to what extent they pursued additional education; whether they found work in areas related to their majors; and how satisfied they were with both the university and their…

A questionnaire was administered to 1976 degree recipients at North Carolina State University regarding their post-graduation plans. Those who did not respond to the spring survey and those who responded but reported unemployment were mailed a followup questionnaire. The following information is presented: post-graduation activities of bachelor's…

A questionnaire was administered to 1978 recipients at North Carolina State University regarding their post-graduation plans. Those who did not respond to the spring survey and those who responded but reported unemployment were mailed a followup questionnaire. The following information is presented: post-graduation statistics for bachelor's degree…

This report contains numerous figures and tables providing data about the Montana University System. The report is divided into 11 sections, with some preceded by a brief text summary, followed by data tables and figures. Sections cover: (1) total funds, (2) state appropriated funds, (3) funding sources, (4) enrollment, (5) employment, (6) state…

A questionnaire was administered to 1977 degree recipients at North Carolina State University regarding their post-graduation plans. Those who did not respond to the spring survey and those who responded but reported unemployment were mailed a followup questionnaire. The following information is presented: post-graduation statistics for bachelor's…

A questionnaire was administered to 1975 degree recipients at North Carolina State University regarding their post-graduation plans. Those who did not respond to the spring survey and those who responded but reported unemployment were mailed a followup questionnaire. Information is presented for bachelor's degree recipients by department; job…

This report describes the 1994 postsecondary education assistance patterns, job experiences, lifestyles, and values of the eighth grade class of 1988. The data from the report are from the 1994 Third Follow-up of the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 which collected information on postsecondary education participation, employment,…

A survey of all 1978 occupational program graduates of Illinois Community Colleges was conducted during January and February 1979 to determine: (1) graduate employment status, placement rates, and salaries; (2) job location; (3) job satisfaction; (4) graduates' evaluation of community colleges; (5) degree of graduates' success in achieving…

The eight Community College Centers of the San Francisco Community College District are responsible for credit-free and community service educational programs. Since 1972, a biennial study has been conducted to gather data on student characteristics, educational goals, and programs offered. This report summarizes the results of the 1978 Student…