The utility of the Wilms study for policy making in vocational education is critically examined. A set of criteria for examining research for policy is presented and then applied to the Wilms study with the conclusion that because of its weaknesses the report cannot be taken seriously for policymaking although it has done a service to the…

Physical education graduates' responses to a survey regarding their employment status and career plans indicated that less than half entered teaching. Many felt program weaknesses included lack of exposure to the reality of teaching; too few field experiences; and lack of preparation for coaching, special needs students, and classroom management.…

The qualitative study examined characteristics of 25 deaf graduates of the Rochester Institute of Technology. Findings are discussed for finding a job, learning the job, communication at work, relationships at work, expectations for the future, discrimination in the workplace, reasons for leaving the job, and strategies for managing difficult work…

The gender differences among recent dental graduates' professional commitment, choice of practice arrangements, and income were examined. Gender remained as a statistically significant predictor of income when controlling for practice ownership, hours per week worked, background, and family/social variables. (Author/MLW)

Reports results of a research survey conducted to determine what differences (job titles, income, relevance of courses, satisfaction, suitability) exist between two-year (Associate of Science) graduates and four-year (Bachelor of Science) graduates in business. Statistical tables are included. (CT)

Results of a survey of pharmacy graduates concerning their reasons for staying within or leaving the state of their training and for pursuing further training rather than taking a practice position are presented as data for colleges and universities to use in attracting or retaining pharmacy students. (MSE)

Reports the results of a survey of 804 college graduates from a school of business administration; concludes that a knowledge of the kinds of writing required of these graduates should influence the content of future business communication courses. (AEA)

Evidence of the effectiveness of secondary vocational education programs was provided by analysis of short-run follow-up data on the employment and earnings of graduates in Indiana. Comparative information was provided for each major vocational education program area. The relationship between earnings and job relatedness was investigated.…

Outcomes of post-secondary vocational-technical and transfer education programs were assessed by examining students' status five years after enrollment. Outcome indicators included education and employment status, job relatedness, perceptions of effect on level of employment, and satisfaction with present job and past educational program. A…

Beginning in the 2000-01 Academic Year, the Los Rios Community College District Office of Institutional Research (IR) began a collaboration with Occupational and Area Deans as well as Faculty from each of the four Los Rios Colleges located in Sacramento, CA (American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College and Sacramento City…

The decision about which college to attend can be daunting. College bound high school students may pore over catalogs, make visits to multiple campuses, and negotiate the intricacies of financial aid. There are a variety of choices, and the most basic of choices involves what type of school to attend. Should it be a well-funded research university…

The Yavapai College Districts Board and members of Yavapai College administration and staff developed this report. It contains 12 statements that compromise the core outcomes of the Yavapai College Mission. The extent to which each college addresses these outcomes is then reflected in a series of indicators that are tied to the individual…

This document presents the findings of a Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) survey that asked employers to assess the skills of specific graduates employed and to provide detailed information about the jobs held by those graduates. The results were utilized to inform curricula decisions and satisfy a state program review mandate. Surveys…

This report is a follow-up study of fiscal year 2000 occupational program graduates of Illinois community colleges. Data for the report were obtained from responses to a standardized survey that addressed attendance objective, education status, employment status, salary, employment start-up, geographic location of employment, satisfaction with…

The potential effect of survey timing on information about teaching employment rates for teacher education program graduates was studied. It is possible that the low rates found by some surveys are more a result of the time of the survey than of low response rate. A secondary purpose was to obtain information about the hiring practices of school…