In 1968 1,225 students graduated from Los Angeles City College (LACC) with an A.A. degree. This study reports on a follow-up questionnaire survey of 578 of these graduates who had responded to an earlier questionnaire. The results of the survey are based on the responses of 281 graduates (representing a 49% return to the questionnaire and 23% of…

A survey was made of a teacher education program's weaknesses vis a vis mainstreaming of handicapped students, as perceived by 98 of its recent graduates, all of whom were full-time teachers. (Author/DLS)

A graduate survey of 17 Doctor of Pharmacy programs collected data on the importance to the practice and the amount of time spent on each of 33 activities, and the resulting information was used to construct a profile of the average graduate's functions according to demographic variables and practice patterns. (MSE)

This article offers systematic procedures for designing and conducting follow-up studies of teacher education graduates. Also offered are recommendations for formulating instrument questions and scales, determining questionnaire length and appearance, writing the cover letter, planning the follow-up reminder procedures, and comparing respondents…

Surveyed 244 recent college student personnel graduates to examine their commitment to human development theory in their work. Results indicated application of human development theory was related to professional preparation emphasis, functional area of employment, and preparation background of immediate supervisor. (JAC)

Examines experiences of recent liberal arts graduates (N=730). Results showed that over 50 percent did not seek additional schooling, and 81 percent worked full or part time. Over two-thirds reported holding positions of authority, and 34 percent stated their jobs were not related to their majors. (BH)

Surveyed 79 graduates in gerontological counseling to examine employment opportunities. Results showed that 94 percent of the respondents were employed, and a large proportion were employed in settings that provide services exclusively to older persons. Another large group were employed by social service agencies. (JAC)

The career choice study in Croatia was undertaken as part of a larger, multidisciplinary program evaluating postgraduate training. Certain premises and limitations of the education of primary physicians were studied, notably the social and/or personality factors that motivate those aspiring to be general practitioners. (LBH)

Although several studies have documented the benefits to undergraduate college students of participating in service-learning and general community service, little research has examined the effects of such service participation on the service-related attitudes and behaviors of alumni. In this study, 481 alumni of a religious-affiliated liberal arts…

The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program was launched in 1993 to develop new models of doctoral preparation for a faculty career by including preparation for teaching and academic citizenship as well as for research. Through national competitions, grants have been awarded to 43 doctoral producing universities to develop and implement model…

This paper describes a research project at a medical college in northeastern Ohio using personality data from 10 graduating classes regarding physician career choice and satisfaction. The project began with the intention of analyzing existing personality data and developing group profiles for medical specialties. It was expanded to relate these…

This report presents Tidewater Community College's (TCC's) (Virginia) 1998 graduate survey study. Approximately half of the graduates attended another college or university prior to enrolling at TCC. A small portion enrolled directly from high school. Almost three-fourths of the graduates were working either full- or part-time while enrolled, and…

This paper describes the strategies used at the University of Puerto Rico (Humacao) to overcome limitations resulting from a low response rate to their alumni surveys. Evaluation of earlier experiences with alumni studies led to identification of two principles for effective alumni studies: (1) the alumni study has to be a collaborative effort…

This report is based on an annual survey of physics degree recipients conducted approximately 6 months after the end of the academic year in which they received their degrees. During the 1997-1998 academic year, there were 1,323 physics Ph.D.s conferred at the 183 departments granting physics doctorates in the United States. Departments reported…

Provides information from 1,504 graduates of selected occupational programs regarding the effectiveness of their Illinois community college experience. Data for this report were obtained from responses to a standardized survey. The survey instrument addresses attendance objective, education status, employment status, salary, employment start-up,…