THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS TO DETERMINE THE OCCUPATIONAL STATUS OF STUDENTS WITH AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE WHO GRADUATED OR LEFT SCHOOL DURING 1959-63. DATA ON 21,148 FORMER STUDENTS WERE COLLECTED BY QUESTIONNAIRES FROM NEARLY ALL OF THE VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS IN THE STATE. IT WAS FOUND THAT, OF THOSE AVAILABLE FOR…

Ninety-three research documents are annotated under these classifications: (1) History and Development, (2) Status Studies, (3) Manpower, (4) Curriculum (5) Selection Practices, (6) Guidance, (7) Follow-Up Studies, and (8) Miscellaneous. Each annotation gives the purpose and conclusions from the research studies. Four doctoral theses which are in…

A statewide assessment of the Intensive Office Laboratory (IOL) programs in Indiana is reported. The IOL programs were established to better prepare students for initial entry into office occupations on graduation and for advancement on the job after employment. The five-year period from 1966 through 1971 was selected for analysis. The evaluation…

The second in a series of reports providing information about current and former students of Harrisburg Area Community College (Pennsylvania), this study describes the graduates of the college, their post-graduate activities, and their evaluations of experiences at the college. A questionnaire was distributed to alumni who were graduated in 1966,…

This report focuses on the vocational and educational activities and accomplishments of the graduates of the University of Illinois. Results of a questionnaire survey indicated 83.0 percent of the graduates responding to the survey were employed. There was virtually no difference in the employment rate for men and women graduates. Married women,…

Provides a case study of a new Ph.D.'s search for employment in the field of counseling. Concludes that greater flexibility is needed by job applicants in several key areas including type of job, geographic location of job, and salary. (LLL)

Surveyed 244 recent college student personnel graduates to examine their commitment to human development theory in their work. Results indicated application of human development theory was related to professional preparation emphasis, functional area of employment, and preparation background of immediate supervisor. (JAC)

Surveyed 79 graduates in gerontological counseling to examine employment opportunities. Results showed that 94 percent of the respondents were employed, and a large proportion were employed in settings that provide services exclusively to older persons. Another large group were employed by social service agencies. (JAC)

Describes a study that identified factors that nontraditional and traditional completers of vocational education programs perceived as barriers in obtaining their vocational goals. Concludes that many school-related problems remain, and makes recommendations for further research. (NRJ)

Provides information from 1,504 graduates of selected occupational programs regarding the effectiveness of their Illinois community college experience. Data for this report were obtained from responses to a standardized survey. The survey instrument addresses attendance objective, education status, employment status, salary, employment start-up,…

It is past time to commit money and manpower toward developing a vocational placement and follow-up structure within every school district, involving the teacher, business, industry, and at least one placement specialist. The sole function of the placement specialist would be vocational placement. (DS)

Enrollments in occupational-technical preparation are often the largest in the community college. Increased funding in community colleges means increased accountability. Discussed are the difficulties involved in trying to follow-up and evaluate community college students, and also the unique problems of evaluating a two-year institution. (DS)

A survey of instructional media graduates and their job placement status for 1972-73. (HB)