A survey of graduates of Nova Southeastern University was conducted to find out what they thought about their university experience and what they thought about their training in and use of computers at college. To take advantage of the survey process, graduates were also asked to offer information on demographics and career patterns. The study was…

There is conflict between the role of wife and the role of full time graduate student. It appears that marital status has an effect upon the student roles of both men and women; greatest success'' obtains upon married men and divorced women. (Author/JB)

Special Labor Force Report examines the job status in October 1971 of recent college graduates and whether they obtained work in their chosen fields.

Reports on the employment success of graduates from 5 Singapore schools. (HS)

A survey of graduates of the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market Associate Degree Nursing Program indicated that the graduates are generally more satisfied with their jobs than are nurses who responded to a nationwide survey conducted by a professional magazine. (CT)

A comprehensive followup system for graduates of local distributive education programs is suggested as an effective accountability tool. (HD)

The careers of 67 visually handicapped individuals who had been educated in post-primary schools and colleges in Plateau State, Nigeria, were evaluated. At the time of followup (1 to 17 years following course completion), 42 of the group were employed and 13 unemployed. (DB)

Offers guidelines for conducting outcomes assessment research, particularly communication alumni surveys. Recommends what to do before starting, suggests some step-by-step guidelines, and notes the aftermath and conclusions of the 1991 Boise State University Outcomes Assessment Project. (SR)

A survey of 215 recent graduates of Purdue University School of Pharmacy investigated unmet needs for 9 marketing skill areas: measuring and forecasting demand; personal selling; public relations; purchasing and inventory control; strategic planning; managed care organizations; physician dispensing; physician prescribing and health care financers;…

Both routine monitoring reports and special studies contribute to effective fund-raising efforts and the provision of services to alumni of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A long-range strategy committee was established to determine market-research needs and approaches and to establish long-term alumni-relations priorities. The alumni…

Responses from 49% of 649 agricultural sciences graduates indicated that most were interested in distance education courses; interest was correlated with attitude toward distance education and possession of a teaching certificate. Most preferred self-paced study. (SK)

Attitudes of graduates of the class of 1976 of the University of Illinois toward their alma mater were studied in 4-wave survey of 2,306 graduates. Students developed a stronger attachment to the university and more favorable attitudes about program major with the passage of time. (SLD)

A survey of 1,875 art and design graduates in the United Kingdom found significant variations in income among subject areas. However, even accounting for subject, graduation year, and age, males earn significantly higher salaries than females. (SK)