In 1980, a study was conducted to determine the current status of word processing (WP) in Illinois in order to suggest ways to improve curricula in Illinois postsecondary schools. The study involved: (1) soliciting and evaluating WP textbooks and course materials from 9 textbook publishers; (2) requesting information from 14 WP manufacturers and…

Designed to assist Illinois public community colleges in satisfying state and federal reporting requirements, this handbook provides guidelines for conducting vocational education follow-up studies and reporting data. Following introductory information, an overview is presented of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Management Information…

To evaluate the preparation of post-high school agricultural graduates in Illinois, a four-phase study was conducted to: (1) determine the background, interest and abilities of the students, (2) determine student competencies and attitudes at the end of the first year of on-the-job training, (3) determine opinions of graduates and employers 6…

A study was conducted to identify reasons companies used community colleges and four-year colleges and universities for corporate education. Other purposes were to determine ways in which companies obtained such educational services and the effect of company size. The population consisted of the chief executive officers of 494 manufacturing…