These are all great ideas. We believe in surveys and measuring everything possible to make effective improvements. Employers can be such a great source of information including what skills and knowledge are needed in the workplace. Field trips, job shadowing, externships, etc. are all great ways for students to get first-hand knowledge of the real world of work. And they see how what they learn is applied to the job. These are all reasons to have an active alumni association so you have people available to invite you students to a day or week at work. thanks, Susan