As colleges and lawmakers seek better data about the employment success of graduates, a lack of standardized tracking makes much of the information unreliable. Many colleges release placement rates based on scant information: More than a third of colleges' reported rates in 2010 were based on responses from half of their graduates or fewer,…

Using data from the American Community Survey of the U.S. Census from 2000 to 2007, we analyze the occupational distribution of Latino immigrants and their associated prestige ranking by degree status in comparison with U.S.-born Latinos. We find dramatic gaps in the occupational distribution and prestige rankings among Latinos with similar…

A study was conducted in Oklahoma on the problem of whether and to what extent it is feasible to establish a program to train computer programers and systems analysts using a time-sharing system and remote data communications transmission terminals. Specific training requirements were reviewed. A survey was made of potential employers of trainees…

An empirical study was made to identify and measure some of the factors affecting the postretirement employment of United States Army officers and warrant officers living in the southwestern United States. Data were gathered by questionnaire survey of a random sample of officer personnel who had retired since 1960 and who lived in Texas, Oklahoma,…

General characteristics of Wisconsin tribal Indians as they relate to employment factors and needs are outlined. Household and individual surveys were conducted which yielded information pertaining to: residence; employment statistics; primary occupations; industrial employment; educational level and school status; educational level and income;…

After one year, a folloup study was made of graduates of the Jackson County Adult Evening High School Completion Program; it supplemented teacher and student evaluations and a followup study made the year before of the first year graduates. The questionnaire used was about the same as the one used the year before (1967). It was found that age,…

THE REACTIONS OF 6,000 BUSINESS EXECUTIVES TO FORMAL UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WERE GATHERED BY QUESTIONNAIRE AND A FEW INTERVIEWS. OF THE TOTAL POPULATION, 80 PERCENT REACTED SO FAVORABLY THAT DIFFERENCES IN LENGTH, COSTS, AND QUALITY WERE ALMOST OBSCURED. OF SEVEN ACTIVITIES, THEY RANKED CLASS SESSIONS FIRST, THEN STUDY GROUPS…

Since 1982, studies have shown statistical evidence that career and technical education (CTE) can play a role in reducing the number of high school dropouts, especially among students who are at high risk of dropping out. Case studies at several High Schools That Work sites showed improvements in retention and graduation at the same time that…