A study of the career progression patterns of agricultural education majors at North Carolina State University revealed that 94 of the 338 graduates are teaching vocational agriculture. This number represents roughly one-fourth of the vocational agriculture teachers in North Carolina. (LRA)

A follow-up survey of secondary education graduates from three preparation programs was conducted. Information regarding program quality indicates that graduates from agricultural education ranked their preparation as adequate, while graduates from industrial education and curriculum and instruction ranked parts of their program in need of review…

This 1977 replication of a 1972 survey sought to determine if recent improvements in teaching conditions and benefits had affected Nigerian high school graduates' attitudes toward primary teaching as a career. (SJL)

Reports a graduate survey of Dundee (Scotland) College of Education students, focusing on sex differences in numbers still in teaching, grade level assignments, promotions, and geographic location of teaching job (Scotland or abroad). (SJL)

The Roosevelt University College of Education conducted two studies to reevaluate its preservice course content and the effectiveness of its program in light of PL 94-142. Results are summarized in this article, one of seven in this issue describing Dean's Grant programs for preservice training in PL 94-142. (SJL)

Data from the Social Science Citation Index are used to measure the differential productivity among graduates of established and prestigiuos doctoral programs. Quality of former graduate students' productivity (publications) is assessed. Patterns concerning the quality of productivity, both across departments and within alumni of the same…

Examines the effectiveness of the Adkins Life Skills Employabilities Series, a curriculum designed to help disadvantaged adults choose, find, get, and keep a job. Subjects were 350 New Jersey Learning Center students. Overall, evidence suggests program participants increased employability skills. (Author/CSS)

A survey of graduates from the University of Nairobi, Kenya in the field of veterinary medicine is reported. Areas covered include curriculum; teaching techniques; quality of faculty; and examinations. (JMF)

Data collected in this study of graduates of Texas Southern University's School of Pharmacy are analyzed by comparing pre-1968 graduates with those who graduated in 1968 or later concerning residence, employment and clientele. Data concerning clientele are examined to assess the fulfillment of the school's objective to serve minority communities.…

Experiences of doctoral-level scientists and engineers already in the labor force provide potential graduate students and their counselors with information on benefits of advanced training. Useful skills and abilities for academic and nonacademic jobs, sources of job-related knowledge and skills, and uses of graduate education are discussed.…

Presents the results of a survey of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business on the role of economics courses in MBA programs. Discovers a slight five-year decline in the number of economics courses. Discusses the relationship between economic course work and the focus of an MBA program. (MJP)

Describes a study that used a wage-record database to determine, after five years, the educational and employment outcomes of 1988 vocational education graduates and program completers of Washington State community colleges. Analyzes results related to student ethnicity, salaries, and gender and discusses implications for colleges and legislators.…

Surveyed alumni of North Carolina State University's veterinary program to ascertain outcomes of their education. Findings included career path, earnings, satisfaction with the program, and gender differences. (EV)

Reports results of the thirty-ninth annual survey of American-Library-Association-accredited library school programs on placements and salaries of 1989 graduates. Data are presented on employment status; placements and salaries by region, school, and type of library; and effects of experience on salaries. (MES)

Presents results of a national survey of 1988 journalism and mass communication graduates. Reports that (1) nearly 60 percent had job offers on graduation day; (2) most who found jobs were using skills learned in school; (3) median salaries increased; and (4) many were satisfied with their jobs. Calls for increased efforts to attract minorities to…