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…

Two-way interactive television established a link between students and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin and the San Antonio Health Science Center. A survey indicated that graduates (N=225) were satisfied with television instruction and were positive about instruction from faculty with expertise that were located at other institutions.…

Surveyed psychology majors and other graduates of Southeast Missouri State University for the years 1983-1985 regarding their evaluation of undergraduate education. Findings revealed psychology respondents, although resembling other majors in social and personal interests, differed in educational and career attitudes and were more likely to enter…

The follow-up study of 58 persons with severe mental retardation who had exited self-contained special education programs from 1983 to 1985 found 57 percent were placed in sheltered workshops or day activity centers, 15 percent received formal postsecondary training, 62 percent resided in their family homes, and 26 percent lived in group homes.…

Results of an annual survey include the numbers and percentages of all medical school graduates obtaining or not obtaining residencies, by gender and ethnic/racial background and their current activities, by residency specialty or other activity (including research, non-medical activity, and year off). (MSE)

Alumni associations wishing to attract younger graduates with their programming may find they need to assess the interests and needs of this group carefully including their reasons for participating in continuing education programs, time constraints, travel costs, family responsibilities, and professional development needs. (MSE)

Describes a study of the goals, goal attainment, satisfaction with academics and support services, and satisfaction with preparation for advanced course work of 137 students who graduated from the Community and Technical College at the University of Akron between 1969 and 1988, and who were over 23 years old at matriculation. (DMM)

Presents findings from a survey of 236 graduates of eight community college nursing programs in Oregon, concerning graduates' perceptions of the level of stress they felt and their personal health status as students in the program, their responses to stress, and positive methods of coping (e.g., physical activity). (DMM)

The retrospective evaluations of their degree courses by 8,948 British 1980 graduates suggested 2 routes of analysis--one based on respondents' satisfaction in becoming an educated person and one based on satisfaction in acquiring an interesting job with a good income. Graduates differed according to the relative importance of the route used. (DB)

This study of 174 students graduating from 11 small rural high schools in Iowa found that students felt themselves well prepared by their schools, that 80 percent went on to postsecondary education, and that most of these achieved a degree. Results are discussed with regard to the influence of the rural school and community in facilitating…

A study investigated relationships between university characteristics and job offers, employment status, job attitudes, and job performance of newly hired college graduates in accounting. Results indicate little correlation between institutional characteristics and job attitudes or performance, some correlation with number of job offers, more with…

Among 745 physicians graduated from the University of Calgary (Canada) women were more likely to take parental leave, but gender differences in breaks taken for other reasons were less. Women worked fewer hours in direct patient care. Female parents under 35 spent fewer hours on patient care than all male parents. (Author/MSE)

Describes a survey of library school graduates that examined the extent to which assumed areas of specialization affected the selection of an accredited program, the extent to which such perceptions change during the educational experience and affect course selection, the relationship of perceptions to the first professional job taken, and…

Investigates 185 college students' (51% males and 49% females) recall of sexual harassment by high school teachers. Most thought no teacher harassment took place or that it was not a serious matter, but half cited incidents involving other students. In those cases where sexual relationships were known to exist (over one-third), the majority…

Presents results from a teaching effectiveness survey of alumni. Indicates alumni believe that good instructors should demonstrate effective preparation, interest in course material and students, availability to students outside of class, effective pedagogy, practical application, classroom interaction with students, sociability, and a high level…