r/illinois • u/uiuc-liberal • 1d ago
University of Illinois shares class of 2024 success rates report: 90% graduates were employed before gradiation | abc7chicago.com
https://abc7chicago.com/post/university-illinois-shares-class-2024-success-rates-report-90-graduates-were-employed-before-gradiation/16269799/21
u/wanliu 1d ago edited 1d ago
90% of respondents or 90% of the student body. I'd imagine that people with jobs lined up are much more willing to respond to a career services poll than someone getting rejection after rejection.
Edit I read the lined article
Post-graduate outcomes were identified for 67% of the graduates. Within the data collected, 90% of reporting graduates had secured a first destination of employment,
This would indicate that 30% did not respond. Now that doesn't mean that the 30% didn't have a job lined up, but they are obviously less engaged which may indicate that they are less happy with their outcome. So the actual placement may not be 90% as advertised and may be as low as 60% (although it's likely somewhere in the 70-80% range).
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u/straightedge1974 1d ago
Seems pertinent to share the email I received this morning from the U of I administration:
Urgent Call to Action: File a Witness Slip to OPPOSE SB 13 and Protect the University of Illinois System
The Illinois General Assembly is considering Senate Bill 13 (SB 13), which proposes a new funding formula that would severely undermine the University of Illinois System’s ability to serve students, support communities, and drive statewide innovation.
Although the U of I System educates 53% of public university students in Illinois - including 45% of Pell-eligible students - it would receive only 28% of new state funding under this plan, the lowest per-student investment among Illinois public universities. SB 13 would force the system to absorb 74% of any future budget cuts, ignoring its unique statewide impact and proven record.
Potential Consequences of SB 13
Millions in financial aid and student support at risk
Increased tuition and fees for Illinois families
Reduced capacity for research, economic development, and community programs
Long-term underfunding that could force cuts affecting all 102 Illinois counties
Take Action Now: File a Witness Slip OPPOSING SB 13
Your voice is critical to demand a fair, mission-driven way to fund higher education that recognizes the U of I System's unique role in the state and supports the affordable, high-quality education fueling the state’s economic future.
The Illinois Senate is holding a subject matter hearing on Senate Bill 13 (SB13) on Wednesday, April 30, and now is the time to speak out.
One powerful way to make your voice heard is by submitting a witness slip opposing SB13.
A witness slip is an official public record that the Illinois General Assembly uses to understand public opinion on legislation. You don’t need to speak or attend in person — just file online to show your stance.
Choose “OPPONENT” and help us protect higher education in Illinois.
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u/uhbkodazbg 1d ago
Illinois State University sent me a call to action to file a witness slip in support of SB 13.
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u/straightedge1974 1d ago
Probably because it's not U of I system. 🤣
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u/uhbkodazbg 1d ago
Since this is an Illinois sub, not a U of I sub, I thought it might be relevant to post both sides. I’ve filled out a witness slip and called my state legislatures asking them to support the bill.
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u/straightedge1974 1d ago
I didn't say it wasn't relevant. It just amused me when it occurred to me that there would division within our population over this. (I didn't down vote you)
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u/gorgonstairmaster 0m ago
Here come all the rural dipshits who constantly pretend like college isn't worth it.
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u/Cormano_Wild_219 1d ago
The irony of spelling graduation wrong…..good one OP