In February 1994, a study was conducted by Macomb Community College (MCC), in Michigan, to determine the extent to which the training received by MCC graduates met the needs of area employers. In conjunction with a follow-up study of MCC completers from 1992-93, respondents were requested to complete release of information forms for their…

This document contains data regarding the secondary school dropouts (grades 7-12) from Iowa's public schools and the primary status of Iowa's 1990 public high school graduates one year after graduation. Data is presented in the form of charts, graphs, and tables. Data on dropouts is presented in these categories: sex; grade distribution; K-12…

The impact of college on vocabulary and mathematics achievement test scores was studied. Identical tests were administered to students before they left high school and 7 years after high school graduation. The research design controlled for socioeconomic background and initial ability levels as measured in high school. Analyses for blacks and…

A random sample of 1184 graduates of University of California (UC) Davis from calendar year 1973 was contacted to collect data about long-term career outcomes and attachment to UC Davis. Approximately 59% of the sample responded. Data from the sample are presented to illustrate: graduates who have undertaken some graduate level coursework or have…

In June 1988, 742 students graduated from Saginaw and Arthur Hill High Schools. To determine what they have been doing since graduation the Department of Evaluation Services in conjunction with the Office of Adult and Continuing Education developed a 10-item telephone survey. In addition to collecting graduate follow-up information the survey was…

An examination of the probability of enrolling in postsecondary education, the likelihood of completing various types of credentials, and the effects of these credentials on wage rates, earnings, and other adult outcomes was conducted using data derived from the National Longitudinal Study of the Class of 1972. The followup survey in 1986…

The preliminary report presents first year findings of a 5-year study on the training and employment experienced by Los Angeles high school students with disabilities and their post-high school employment and other activities. This report presents baseline data against which future annual reports will be compared. The study group consists of 945…

The success of 1989 graduates of seven New Hampshire postsecondary technical education institutions was identified in this study. The group was composed of 459 men and 502 women. Of the group, 745 graduates (76 percent) went directly to full-time employment and 36 (4 percent) to part-time employment, with 95 percent in jobs directly related to…

The cost-effectiveness and impact on response rate of variations in mailing procedures involved in a mail survey of teacher education graduates were assessed. Variables studied were use of a preliminary or advance letter, postcard versus letter reminders as the first follow-up mailing, timing of the reminder (1 versus 2 weeks after the first…

Underachievers (N = 649) were defined to be those in a sample of 6,729 high school students whose grades were in the lowest 15 percent relative to what one would predict on the basis of standardized tests of mental performance. They were compared on demographic and personal-social variables during high school and educational and occupational…

A follow-up study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to evaluate and obtain externally required information about the dietetic technician program. Surveys were mailed to all 47 of the students who graduated from the program between 1980 and 1982 to obtain information on their employment status, job title, length of service,…

A survey conducted between April 1982 and January 1983 collected ratings of vocational training from former students, employers, and supervisors. Over 1,500 former students (completers and leavers) rated their vocational education in terms of technical knowledge, work attitude, work quality, overall rating, relative preparation in comparison to…

The bulk of this monograph consists of a seven volume set of evaluation reports related to teachers' appraisals of their Bowling Green State University (BGSU) preparation for the teaching profession. The reports are based on the responses of 552 1980-85 graduates of the College of Education. Each volume presents summaries of how the former BGSU…

Selected characteristics and conditions of MiraCosta Adult High School Diploma Program graduates were investigated. Data were gathered from 129 respondents by a 35-item mailed questionnaire. Questions pertained to graduates' current status, analysis of their high school experience, and recommendations for improving the adult high school diploma…

Graduates from the Tarkio College (Missouri) school of education were surveyed in an effort to assess the worth of the core course program required of all education majors. Eleven responses were received. The areas included in the questionnaire were career information, required course information, elementary certification information, pre-student…