This ex post facto study evaluated Achieving a College Education (ACE) Plus program, a credit-based transition program between a high school district and a community college. Achieving a College Education Plus is an early outreach program. It is designed to aid at-risk students in graduating from high school and making a smooth transition to…

This document summarizes important findings from the last five follow-up studies of career program completers (Class of 1993-94 to Class of 1997-98) conducted at Kansas' Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Major findings are reported on enrollments, profile of students in spring 1998 career program classes, completions, respondents to…

If community colleges are to continue democratizing postsecondary education and providing the labor market with the skilled manpower the nation needs to sustain a high level of economic growth, better quality data on the effectiveness of programs must be available to both administrators and instructors. (Author)

During the 1986-87 academic year, 1,115 high school seniors participated in the College Now (CN) program of New York's Kingsborough Community College. A study was undertaken to assess the academic progress of the 463 students who subsequently enrolled in any City University of New York (CUNY) college during the fall of 1987. To determine…

This document summarizes fall 1999 major findings of Johnson County Community College's (JCCC's) career program effectiveness in the following categories: utilization of community college preparation, community college experiences, satisfaction with JCCC, current educational endeavors and future educational plans, and employer perceptions. A total…

In fall 1993 and in spring 1994, Florida's Pensacola Junior College (PJC) surveyed all Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and certificate graduates, using the Two-Year College Form of the American College Testing (ACT) Student Opinion Survey. Information was sought regarding graduates' reasons for selecting PJC; ratings of PJC at the time of…

A followup survey to determine the present circumstances of 1976 graduates and their attitudes toward their educational experiences resulted in the following findings: (1) almost equal numbers were employed as were in school; (2) of those in school, the majority were enrolled at the University of Maryland; (3) of those employed, most were earning…

In order to assess the effect of community college programs in British Columbia aimed at training workers in urban recreation services, and to determine the need for expansion of such training programs, a comprehensive 5-month study was conducted in 1975-76. The study and research methods included: (1) the compilation and analysis of historical…

Describes a study of Dental Hygiene graduates from Michigan's Oakland Community College to determine their satisfaction with their education and interest in pursuing further classes and career opportunities. Finds that although graduates agreed that they were well-prepared overall, they identified several specific skill areas as needing…

As part of an annual graduate follow-up study, questionnaires were sent to all students who graduated from Montgomery College (MC) during the 1976-77 academic year in an associate degree or certificate program; 691 (62%) responded. Major reasons for attending MC were low cost, program offerings and convenient location, the same reasons reported in…

To evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and services at the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a survey was conducted of 1,127 students who graduated in April 1995. Study results, based on responses from 34.1% (n=384) of the graduates, included the following: (1) the proportion of females answering the survey was 3% higher that their…

A study was conducted to determine current and former students' and local employers' satisfaction with South Seattle Community College's (SSCC's) Floristry Department. Specifically, the study gathered data related to four outcomes: that students receive an education allowing them to meet goals; that students be satisfied with facilities,…

A study was conducted to determine current and former students' and local employers' satisfaction with South Seattle Community College's (SSCC's) Landscape and Environmental Horticulture Department. Specifically, the study gathered data on four outcomes: that students receive an education allowing them to meet goals; that students be satisfied…

A follow-up survey was administered to all 1988 Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) graduates in order to evaluate the degree to which AACC assisted its students in achieving their goals. The second phase was a survey which solicited information from the employers of the graduates. Survey findings were used to compare AACC to other Maryland…

In 1982-83, a study was conducted of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Recreation Leadership program to determine if program objectives were being met, to measure program success, and to identify aspects needing improvement. Surveys were sent to 36 students who graduated before 1978, yielding a 44% response rate; to 31 students…