A plan was developed to improve followup study response rates by refining techniques for data collection and improving student motivation to respond to daily requests. Factors affecting response rate to followup surveys were investigated, and alternative approaches were recommended. Findings indicated that current procedures--two mailouts of questionnaires to program completers followed by computer-generated postcards--were insufficient. The recommended followup procedure involved inclusion of the Social Security number on the Brevard Community College (BCC) completer and leaver list to make cross-referencing with the feedback list easier and more accurate, continuation of a revised mailed questionnaire that includes only the state-mandated questions, and provision of information concerning the impact of the new legislation about required placement rates in the cover letter. Another recommendation was increasing the amount of information gathered before a student leaves BCC through use of the accountability form for all vocational certificate programs and student completion of a program pre-completion form that provides employment data and name and address of an alternate contact. Upon implementation of the recommendations, the response rate substantially improved. Increased interest by instructors and division chairs helped in locating more graduates, and telephone calls to non-respondents contributed positively. (Sample information concerning the forms, questionnaires, and cover letters are appended.) (YLB)