To gather data on the effectiveness of the Minnesota Community College System (MCCS), four studies were conducted of educational outcomes for graduates of occupational programs, Associate in Arts (AA) graduates, "leavers," and part-time students enrolled for one quarter, respectively. A compilation of job placement studies for 1992-93 occupational graduates conducted individually at the 21 MCCS colleges indicated that 70% percent of associate degree occupational graduates were employed in jobs related to their studies, with another 24% employed in unrelated jobs. Analysis of outcomes studies conducted at MCCS colleges for 1992-93 AA graduates revealed that 64% of the graduates had transferred to a four-year college in fall 1993, with over half transferring to Minnesota universities, and 24% reported employment. A study of 300 "leavers" enrolled in spring 1993 but not returning in fall 1993 resulted in a response rate of 65% and indicated that 75% of leavers were employed; over half were currently enrolled in higher education; 39% had transferred to a four-year college; and 87% rated the quality of instruction at their MCCS institution as good or excellent. Finally, a systemwide study of students enrolled for fewer than six credits during fall 1991 who had not returned as of fall 1993 indicated that for completers (i.e., those who completed at least 60% of their credits) 89% had achieved their goals at least partially, while 58% of non-completers (i.e., those who did not complete any credits) cited job or studies conflicts and 29% cited course/instructional factors. Data tables and the survey instruments are appended to each study. (KP)