This document reports on outcomes of the College of the Canyons, California, 2002 survey of nursing alumni. Surveys of RN, LVN, and LVN-RN graduates and their employers aimed to assess graduates' satisfaction with the preparation and training they received. Surveys also collected information intended to assess the current position in which the…

The BC College and Institute Student Outcomes Survey Project (CISO) collects and disseminates information about former students' post-secondary experiences and their subsequent labour market and further education experiences. The survey is administered annually to a number of former students of public colleges, university colleges, and institutes…

This report presents the results for the Automated Student and Adult Learner Follow-up System at South Texas Community College (STCC). It details the employment and further education experiences of STCC students who graduated in 1998-99. All technical programs at the college are required to meet a standard of 85% placement of graduates. Successful…

Attaining a bachelor's degree is one measure of the skills learned through college attendance, but in recent years, concern about the difficulties encountered by recent graduates in making the transition from college to work has grown. Data gathered by the National Center for Education Statistics for April 1994 showed the following: (1) two-thirds…

The document presents findings from the survey of 1999 graduates conducted by the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) (Pennsylvania). Results are reported concerning previous college experience, data on transfer to four-year institutions, employment status, college environment and student satisfaction with job preparation, course delivery…

This report presents the results of a survey of the 1998 graduates of Westchester Community College. The 464 graduates responding to the survey have fared quite well since graduating. The mean salary of those employed full-time is $29,755. Two-thirds reported being employed, which is slightly less than last year's graduating class. Of those…

The 1990s have seen change in the populations of graduate students in physics departments across the country. The Graduate Student Survey captures demographic characteristics of approximately 10,600 physics and astronomy students who were enrolled in the 1996-97 academic year. It describes the students' sources of support, areas of specialization,…

Recent graduates of conservation courses throughout the United Kingdom were surveyed to determine the impact of existing training courses and internship courses on their early careers as conservators. (Conservators are archivists and curators who work primarily in museums.) Of the 404 individuals contacted, 137 (35.2%) returned usable responses.…

Results of a survey of preservice and follow-up evaluation practices at teacher education institutions are reported and interpreted. Findings include: (1) more institutions are evaluating their programs than reviews of the literature indicate; and (2) teacher educators need assistance with developing and conducting program evaluation. (PP)

A faculty member and former student surveyed other former adult students from a British polytechnic continuing education course in sociology to determine job satisfaction and employment experiences resulting from course participation, and their motivation in taking the course. Student comments referred to increased confidence, course content,…

Cites and provides abstracts for seven ERIC documents from the junior colleges collection dealing with graduate follow-up studies, their procedures and use. (AYC)

Results of a survey assessing changing patterns of veterinary manpower distribution and supply are reported and analyzed. Data are given on job application and employment patterns, preferences, and geographic location. Income levels, geographic mobility, and type of employment are also reported. (MSE)

Placement and retention data demonstrate that the program has been successful in preparing students for careers in aging. Job mobility has been high within the field. The career line concept appears more applicable to students who complete the long-term care administration concentration. (Author)

Three studies--two of trial judges' perceptions of trial lawyers' performance and one of law school graduates' perceptions of the utility of legal training--are discussed. The state of lawyer competence and the effect of law schools on that competence are also reevaluated. (Author/MLW)

This survey sought to determine if, from 1968-77, the number of college graduates in the life sciences corresponds with the enrollment growth in biology at the secondary level. Results are considered for the fields of agriculture, biological sciences, and health care/therapy. Implications for course offerings are discussed. (Author/SJL)