Vermont Technical College's (VTC's) graduating class of 1987 has attained a 100% placement rate, marking the third consecutive year that every VTC graduate has found employment, continued his/her education, or entered the military. This report offers follow-up data on the 182 men and women of the class of 1987, broken down by degree major. In…

This paper summarizes the career outcomes for the Community College of Philadelphia's (CCP) 2001 career program graduates. In general, CCP's graduates experienced positive career outcomes, despite a very competitive job market. While they were less likely to be employed than their immediate predecessors, those who were employed were more likely to…

In this study, North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) graduates from 1986-1987 were examined 10 years after graduation to see if they had gained additional education and salary. The study's primary purpose was to address the accountability of community college co-op education. Within the study, the term, co-op refers to an educational…

Designed to assist students, current workers seeking to change careers, and people re-entering the work force after a lengthy absence, this report presents employment, salary, and placement information for 31 Johnson County Community College (JCCC) career programs. The information is based on data from county, state, and national studies, as well…

Presents results of the Vocational Education Data System employer follow-up survey for graduates of 15 public community colleges in Massachusetts who were fully employed within 2 years of graduation. Finds graduates rated good or very good on quality of work and preparation. Finds females rated as highly as males but paid less. (DMM)

The New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) and the six New Hampshire Vocational-Technical Colleges (NHVTC) offer collegiate education preparing individuals for direct employment in business, industry, health, and service-related fields. At the completion of the 1983-84 academic year, 1,130 students had graduated from 46 different programs…

In June 1991, a study was conducted at South Carolina's Spartanburg Technical College to determine the career and educational experiences of graduates who had received an associate degree, diploma, or certificate in the 1987-88 academic year. Surveys were sent to 354 graduates, resulting in 123 usable responses. Study findings included the…

In March 1996, a follow-up study was conducted of graduates from selected occupational programs at Illinois community colleges to determine their level of satisfaction with the effectiveness of their education, their current employment, and college services. A total of 2,633 occupational program graduates from 33 programs were surveyed…

A follow-up study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to evaluate and obtain externally required information about the dietetic technician program. Surveys were mailed to all 47 of the students who graduated from the program between 1980 and 1982 to obtain information on their employment status, job title, length of service,…

This study examines the achievements of seven graduating classes (1969 to 1975) in 12 curricula of the Division of Engineering Technology at New York City Community College (NYCCC). In all, 2,087 technology graduates were surveyed, and 922 usable responses were received (44 percent). Achievement was measured in terms of graduate activities with…

This report provides information from graduates of selected occupational programs regarding the effectiveness of their Illinois community college experience, addressing such issues as employment status, and satisfaction of employment and components of the educational program completed. A total of 3,578 former students who graduated from 40…

In 1995, Cabrillo College was one of 18 California community colleges to participate in a pilot study on the uses of Unemployment Insurance (UI) wage record data for tracking employment rates of former community college students. The employment status of students who left the college in 1990 and 1991 was reported for their last year in college,…

A follow-up study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to evaluate and obtain externally required information about the dietetic technician program. Surveys were mailed to the 13 students who graduated from the program between spring 1990 and fall 1992 requesting information on their employment status, job title, length of…

This report summarizes the findings of the 1975-76 follow-up study of 1,487 former students at 10 Oregon community colleges. Of the respondents, 48% were female, 52% were male, 41% were at least 26 years old, 37% were early leavers (those who did not complete their programs), and 63% were graduates. Participants answered questions on present…

The fall 1992 and spring 1993 graduating classes of Owens Community College (OCC), in Ohio, were surveyed to assess their employment, salary, and educational status and determine their perceptions of their experience at OCC. Survey results, based on responses from over 90% (n=859) of the graduates, included the following: (1) 92% of respondents…