This study considered whether occupational groups can be discriminated by unique patterns of antecedent characteristics of an academic and non-academic nature. Statistical materials about family background, educational status at matriculation, and in-college data were assembled and coded on quantitative scales for 3 groups of Yale graduates: (1)…

A follow-up study of students who entered Bronx Community College (New York) in September 1965 was made to ascertain their educational and vocational experiences. The first part of this report consists of statistical data on the students, showing how many graduated, left the college in matriculated or non-matriculated standing, or continued their…

This survey of placement of teacher education graduates presents the forms used in the survey and the composite results. It is stated that out of the 500 questionnaires mailed to randomly selected teacher education graduates for the school years spanning 1969 to 1973, 320, or 64%, responded before the deadline. The document contains correspondence…

The purpose of this study was to obtain, organize, and present data of a stratified random sample of 1971 Master of Education degree recipients at West Texas State University to assist in the evaluation of the graduate program in teacher education there. The kinds of data collected were as follows: a) information obtained from official university…

Individuals or groups interested in conducting follow-up studies of former students should find this document helpful. A follow-up study is a procedure for accumulating pertinent data from or about individuals after they have had similar or comparable experience. Generally the follow-up study should obtain information which assists in determining…

This study attempts to obtain an evaluation of the graduate training of the University of Georgia Ph.D. graduates along with a measure of how well they have done since graduating from the University. Information was obtained by means of a questionnaire to the Ph.D. graduates who received their degree from the University between 1966-70. This…

This report presents 4 tables that give a summary of all research doctorates earned during the period July 1, 1969 through June 30, 1970. Highlights of the findings are: (1) there were 14.4% more Ph.D.'s granted in fiscal year 1970 than the previous year; (2) 78.8% of all doctorate recipients planned to enter regular employment following…

As one means of assessing the effects of graduate programs and fellowship awards in special education, a survey of the educational and professional status of special education applicants was conducted approximately 4 years after the filing of original applications to graduate school. The survey showed the following results: a) 71 percent of…

The general purpose of the study reported was to develop and field test a follow-up questionnaire for community college graduates that would provide evaluative information about: (1) the effectiveness of specific courses offered at Manchester Community College, (2) graduates' attitudes about their college program in general, and (3) graduates'…

Three questionnaires used by the Arapahoe Community College are discussed. In the first, Graduate Questionnaire, graduates from 1968-1971 were surveyed. A summary is provided of the total responses, which includes summaries of all open-ended questions. Summaries of each individual year are also provided, but only multiple choice questions are…

Presented in this report are the results of a study conducted by the Texas School for the Deaf to determine the outcome of deaf students as a result of their educational experiences, as well as to gather occupational information about deaf workers. Of a total of 410 persons who left the school between September 1965 and May 1970 at the age of 14…

Possible respondents in a 1974 survey of University of Kentucky doctoral graduates were sent either computer-prepared or offset-printed questionnaires, personalized and identical in content. Overall response rates were similar except when the responses were categorized by the academic major of each recipient. (Editor/LBH)

The Resident Teacher Program at the University of Oregon College of Education was studied through a survey of graduates. Findings are presented regarding graduates' perceptions of participation factors, training adequacy, benefits, current job satisfaction, and future career plans. (Author/MT)

Follow up of special education teachers (N=27) graduating from a resource/consulting teacher program found that respondents (1) were very satisfied with their training in data-based instruction (DBI) skills, (2) found the skills useful in both direct teaching and consulting teaching, and (3) were promoting the use of DBI. (Author/DB)

Eight extremely gifted (IQ above 180) students originally studied 40 years ago by Leta Hollingworth were interviewed. Experiences at the special Speyer school, based on an enrichment model, were perceived as having had long-term effects on their choices regarding education, career, and avocation. (DB)