Wisconsin Technical College System distributed questionnaires to graduates from its 16 community colleges to compile a graduate follow-up survey. The primary objectives of the survey were to identify the current activities of program graduates, determine the extent to which current activities are related to the graduates' educational programs,…

This report contains student data obtained from the 1999-2000 Transfer Program Graduate Follow-Up Survey at Parkland College (Illinois). The alumni were surveyed during the summer following graduation. Results include: (1) about 89% of the students studied attended Parkland with an intent to transfer to a four-year university or college; (2)…

In an effort to understand the behavior and choices of Oregon's high school graduates, the Oregon University System conducted a telephone survey of a random sample of the Oregon high school graduating class of 2001. This biennial study, fifth in a series begun in 1993, seeks to identify the proportion of the graduating class that attended a…

This report summarizes the results of a 1999-2000 survey administered to graduates of Northern Virginia Community Colleges (NVCC). The survey items are organized under the broad areas of assessing the education, instruction, faculty, services and facilities provided by the community colleges. The number of respondents for a given item varied from…

This qualitative study examined experiences of 139 individuals with doctoral degrees to identify factors that inhibit and/or facilitate students' success in doctoral programs. The study used an e-mail survey which asked about personal background, entry/structure of degree, university/other support, supervision of program, the process, and overall…

This book is a guide to conducting follow-up studies on outcomes for students with disabilities and other special needs in school-to-work and other transitional programs. An accompanying computer disk contains a bank of survey items organized by the basic content areas found in most follow-up studies. Chapters offer a step-by-step guide through…

The document presents the survey results on the employment and continuing status of the 1999 graduates of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). The statistical breakdown reveals that 80.4 percent of the 1999 graduates are employed (48.7 percent full-time), 33.4 percent are continuing their education (11.9 percent full-time), and 4.8…

This document summarizes fall 1999 major findings of Johnson County Community College's (JCCC's) career program effectiveness in the following categories: utilization of community college preparation, community college experiences, satisfaction with JCCC, current educational endeavors and future educational plans, and employer perceptions. A total…

A survey of one university's internal medicine residency graduates from 1969-79 showed 30 percent had no change in plans regarding general versus subspecialty practice since medical school, and 41 percent made final decisions during residency. Inpatient care experiences, peer interactions, and faculty role models were most influential. (MSE)

Follow-up data provide evidence regarding the strengths and weaknesses of students and programs as well as implications for teachers and administrators. Areas of concentration focus on equipment update, curriculum revision, employment stability, and training needs. (JOW)

Tested the influence of a supportive family on 142 women employed in or studying for nontraditional careers. Results showed the importance of emotional support by parents, siblings, peers and teachers. Suggests counselors encourage women to locate role models and mentors if preparing for nontraditional careers. (Author/JAC)

A 1980 national study of pharmacy graduates found 114 of 767 respondents not practicing pharmacy. The primary reasons were better financial opportunity or job satisfaction elsewhere. Over 53 percent found their pharmacy degrees instrumental in obtaining their present jobs, 72.5 percent believed their pharmacy backgrounds have been occupationally…

Surveyed female and male Ph.Ds to examine sex differences in job seeking, job attainment, and factors influencing career advancement. Results indicated women and men held generally similar values but women rated both home and career values more highly and reported more conflicts. Job seeking patterns differed. (Author/JAC)

Tested differences in women's career decisions, contrasting need importance scores of 481 college graduate women of 1968. Results indicated homemakers scored highest on security-safety and social needs, while professional and clerical workers scored highest on the esteem need. Self-actualization was the highest-ranked need for all women.…

College seniors graded lecturers on teaching and course effectiveness. After the students had graduated and been working for a year, they rated teaching effectiveness for former lecturers and nominated the best and worst teachers. Increasing maturity and job experience did not significantly alter student evaluations of relative teaching…