Conveys the feelings of former secondary school English students through a series of brief quotations. Their retrospective judgments about their English instruction seem to favor a cluster of practices characterized as lively, broad, active and informal. (HOD)

Results of a national survey describe the extent to which employers employed more PhDs from prestigious doctoral programs in the 1970s than previously. Evidence of a possible shift in program quality as a result is examined. (MSE)

Surveying alumni who had taken a basic communication course, this study obtained perspectives on communication training. Most alumni felt their speech classes prepared them "fairly well" for on-the-job communication. Although all communication skills were rated as important, interpersonal skills were rated somewhat higher than public speaking…

Results confirm the existence of grade inflation and indicate recent graduates have an advantage over those who enter graduate school 13 to 27 years after undergraduate completion. A correctional factor should be considered. (JAC)

Describes a study to determine the skills and abilities distinguishing occupational education graduates in leadership roles from those in nonleadership roles and the influence of graduate study upon leadership skills. Discusses the implications for graduate curriculum design of the differences between the two groups in personal and professional…

Almost 60 percent of the graduates were female but only 2.7 percent were non-White. Over 90 percent were employed in jobs related to aging. Recommendations include establishing a national gerontological job registry and requiring projects funded under the Older Americans Act to give consideration to hiring them. (Author)

Graduates of a dental school course in stress management were asked about the relevance of the course content in their professional practices. Main pressures are patient, business, and staff management, time pressures, and idealism. Technical aspects of dental practice were not identified as stressful. (MSE)

A survey of 1976-78 graduates shows almost three-quarters in the labor force, with average salaries of $14,610 (men) and $12,020 (women). Unemployment rates were 9.8 percent (men) and 6.1 percent (women), higher for 1978 graduates. Over 40 percent pursued further training. Program implications are discussed. (MSE)

A study to evaluate the relative effectiveness of cooperative education in preparing men and women for occupational achievement and satisfaction after graduation found no evidence that the programs are more beneficial to women than men. (LRA)

A study of 1980 medical school faculties, based on faculty statistics on the Faculty Roster System of the Association of American Medical Colleges, is discussed. Higher participation of women physicians on medical school faculties than male physicians relative to the numbers of each sex in graduating classes is reported. (Author/MLW)

To evaluate a residency training program, a survey was conducted of those persons who took their residency training in psychiatry at the George Washington University during the first 20 years of the program. The questions elicited background information about the alumni, their perceptions and use of their training, and their satisfaction with…

A survey of 628 young men and women who had graduated in 1970. The graduates were asked to respond to questions regarding their protest activities during high school and their present political and social activities and concerns. (Author/MLF)

Responses from 390 of the 704 graduates of the University of Southern California's School of Gerontology 1976-1885 indicated (1) 51% were employed full time in the field; (2) 58% earned over $40,000; (3) 68% were very satisfied with their jobs; and (4) 64% found their coursework useful. Master's graduates were significantly more likely than…

Examined whether graduates of the University of California's veterinary program were meeting 62 attributes previously determined to represent desired educational outcomes. Found positive results, along with a need to improve outcomes in private practice management, work expectations, and surgical capabilities. (EV)

Presents findings from the "2003 Graduating Student & Alumni Survey," conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Results reveal that most students: view the economy as the greatest job-search obstacle; are realistic about what they expect of the job market; and were realistic in their salary expectations. (GCP)