Reports on characteristics, career patterns, and career satisfaction of 269 teacher education graduates, 1966-1976, who completed either a bachelors degree or an M.A. in teaching. Finds that career satisfaction was related to degree program completed (masters vs. bachelors) and to school locale (rural vs. suburban). Contains 19 references. (SV)

Data on survey methodology employed in follow-up surveys of graduates was collected, via questionnaire, from 226 teacher education programs. Response rates correlated significantly with number of attempts to reach graduates. Other variables included questionnaire length, postage provisions, use of incentives, response deadline, and personalization…

Among 2,028 graduates of 15 southern land-grant universities, starting salary was most important factor in accepting first employment outside the state. Among males, those more concerned about work characteristics (e.g., challenge, advancement, and use of education) were more likely to leave, whereas those concerned about job environmental…

A survey of 114 business graduates determined the perceived importance of writing competencies needed by business employees in relation to their employer category, their major area, and the size of their organization. Most important were mastery of fundamentals, coherence, decisiveness, and conciseness. (JOW)

A review of some alumni research conducted at Stanford University (California) and the ways the findings have been used indicates the range of development and alumni-relations issues for which market research can be valuable. It also demonstrates the value of ongoing, rather than occasional, research. (Author/MSE)

A survey to assess the demand for courses delivered by distance education and skills and experiences in using distance education technologies received responses from 360 agricultural science graduates. Most were interested in taking distance education courses and were familiar with the technologies, but few were experienced in using them.…

A longitudinal study of 30 graduates embarking on a career in a large petrochemical company found that those who studied on their own for membership in a professional association while working full time were promoted more. The British government's attempts to encourage workers to use the National Vocational Qualifications route were ignored as a…

Data from 2 surveys of nursing doctoral graduates (n=54, 39), 35 faculty, and 37 employers indicated that the majority of graduates are in academic institutions and actively involved in research, publication, and leadership. Slight differences between those who graduated from academic-year programs and those in the summer-only option were noted.…

Schools are under great public pressure to improve student performance and report to the public. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, schools need ways to get timely, useful and important post-graduation information for planning and reporting purposes. Tracking high school graduates can be a time-consuming and frustrating job, especially when it…

Objective: To describe program outcomes for the Combined Training Program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry (Triple Board Program). Method: All Triple Board Program graduates to date (1991-2003) were asked to participate in a 37-item written survey from February to April 2004. Results: The response rate was 80.7%. Most…

Measures of professional success provided by surveys on higher education graduates can be divided into objective (e.g. income or professional position) and subjective (e.g. job satisfaction, reported use of knowledge and skills, work autonomy) indicators. In this article a broad range of measures of professional success is used to describe aspects…

This study addresses questions related to teacher preparation through online supported learning in an alternative certification program, CalStateTEACH. Specifically, this study analyzes and reports survey responses of 130 teachers and 84 supervisors related to preparedness of program completers to teach in a multiple subject classroom. The…

This article reports the results of a survey of novice superintendents in California, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio. The research provides a profile of novice superintendents and their opinions regarding the adequacy of academic preparation and the problems they encountered after entering this challenging position. Findings indicate that the…

New Jersey's Hudson County Community College (HCCC) surveys all graduates 1 year after graduation to determine their objectives for enrolling at the college and the level that they achieved their objectives. Between 1990 and 1994, 219 graduates responded the surveys, of whom 208 answered the question regarding their initial objective for…

This report presents information on the early career outcomes of college graduates, compiled from data received from 33 public and independent two-year and four-year colleges and universities in Michigan. The first section of the report presents statistical summaries for all degree levels; the second section covers statistics for minorities; and…