1)   How does a president go about running the daily activities of a university? What is done to make sure that the goals are being met and everything is being run accordingly? Do you feel that your institution follows the guidelines of your mission statement?

2)   What kind of students do you look for in order for admittance into your institution? What are the criteria? It seems that simply getting high grades and high-standardized test scores isn’t enough in order to be admitted into some colleges. What would you say are the things that make students stand out in addition to extracurricular activities? Is this where cultural diversity and socio economic status becomes major factors in distinguishing the student body?

3)   Some institutions admit first year students on the basis that they enter in the spring term, not the fall term with most of their other peers. Does your university admit students on this basis as well? Why do universities follow this practice? Are financial reasons a factor? Do you think it hurts the students in terms of academics and social life?

4)   Do you agree with practice of tenure? Do you think some professor’s take advantage of it and do not work to their fullest potential or do you feel that it gives them more time to do research outside of the academic classroom?

5)   Is the United States in doing a fair job with its system of higher education? Are there other nations or continents that seem to be doing a better job in terms of getting their students ready for the job-market? What are some of the parallels and differences between the European higher education system and the American higher education system? Are there any ideas that America should borrow from Europe?