ERIC Number: EJ1301784
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 18
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Examining Completer and Employer Satisfaction in Advanced-Level Programs
Riegel, Caitlin
Educational Planning, v28 n2 p59-76 Win 2021
Advanced-level education programs are held to rigorous accreditation standards that often require evidence of satisfaction from both program completers and their employers. The purpose of this study was to develop a pragmatic method of collecting this evidence for smaller liberal arts institutions. A convergent parallel mixed methods data collection approach was designed to simultaneously gather qualitative and quantitative data. This data collection method was piloted with eight alumni from an advanced-level literacy program at a small private liberal arts university in the American Northeast. Evidence of program completer satisfaction included analysis of self-reported data regarding perceptions of preparation relevant to current job responsibilities and program goals. Evidence of employer satisfaction included analysis of employment milestones and employer evaluations and/or observations. This study provides a model for future research intended on identifying practical ways of collecting evidence toward demonstrating overall satisfaction of program completers and/or their employers for smaller liberal arts institutions.
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Employer Attitudes, Satisfaction, Liberal Arts, Universities, Program Evaluation, Small Colleges, Teacher Education Programs, Accreditation (Institutions), College Graduates, Student Attitudes, Education Work Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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