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ERIC Number: ED151064
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1977
Pages: 24
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1976 Community College Follow-up Survey Summary of Findings.
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. Career and Vocational Education Section.
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 activities, satisfaction with the college they attended, employment relationship to college program, salaries, jobs, and preparation for further education. Over 54% of respondents were working full-time; three-fourths of these were working in areas related to their college program. Better than eight out of ten employed respondents felt they had been well prepared for their current occupation. Full-time employment salaries varied significantly by sex; 40% of males as compared to 17% of females earned at least $900 a month. Of health occupation graduates, 98% were working in related jobs, while only 38% of technical program graduates were working in related jobs. Program completion appeared to be an important variable in obtaining related employment. Of early leavers, 67% were lower division collegiate majors, most of whom transferred; early leavers were twice as likely as graduates to be full-time students. The data are analyzed by sex and age, and trends over the three year period 1974-1977 are reviewed. The survey questionnaire is included. (TR)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Authoring Institution: Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. Career and Vocational Education Section.
Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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