Brain Drain in Ohio

Fordham Foundation recently released a report on brain drain in Ohio called "Losing Ohio's Future: Why college graduates flee the Buckeye State and what can be done about it."

Here is a quick overview:

· Fordham hired a research firm to survey sophomores, juniors and seniors at seven Ohio schools: Case Western, Kent State, Miami, Oberlin, Ohio State, Ohio U., and University of Dayton on their plans after college.
· 51% of Ohioans who attend college in Ohio said they are “leaning toward or definitely leaving Ohio” following graduation; 79% of out-of-state students who attend college in Ohio said they are “leaning toward or definitely leaving Ohio.”
· Students’ perceptions of Ohio as being a fun and exciting place to live, as having good jobs, etc. were also not high.
· Analysis of this survey data led to the conclusion that the Brain Drain is a real problem in Ohio and that colleges need to do more to connect students to their communities, market the positives of Ohio, and help them find better job opportunities.

The full report can be found at:
http://www.edexcellence.net/index.cfm/news_losing-ohios-future