1-What do you feel distinguishes your college/university from others? How does your institutions’ goals, exemplified in your mission statement, stand apart from those of other universities?

2-Do you think that students entering institutions of higher education are adequately prepared for the workload? If not, do you think this is an issue that universities should be addressing or should it be left in the hands of K-12 educators? If it is in fact the responsibility of higher education institutions, what strategy would you suggest is best to address the issue?

3-Does the setting of your institution have a significant impact on the image of the school? How does your institution reflect the interests and needs of the community it serves? In what ways does your institution support students in their goals towards a future career path, i.e. what resources are available to your students (internship, fieldwork/research opportunities, mentors, seminars)?

4– In some institutions of higher education, students may feel that they are forced to take many general core curriculum classes that can be time-consuming, costly, and may not necessarily pertain to their interests or field they would like to major in. Do you think the core curriculum is a staple in a university’s education? Do you think the core curriculum should be streamlined, providing a quicker path for students to explore courses related to their interests/major?

5- How do you suggest the costs of colleges and universities be effectively reduced without hindering academic qualities and research-based innovation? In the public sector, should taxpayers’ money be used to hold down tuition costs or focus more on expanding need-based aid in institutions of higher education? Can it be both?