1)   As a public institution, what is different about CUNY’s role in higher education from a private college? Specifically, what is unique about Brooklyn College’s mission as a liberal arts school? How may this mission change in the future, especially when considering the changes through Pathways and other CUNY-wide programs? Will these CUNY changes alter the mission of Brooklyn College as a liberal arts school?

2)   Some academics believe that colleges are not only meant to foster intellectual learning, but colleges are also intended to promote civic engagement among the student body. As an administrator, do you agree with this? How do you/would you go about encouraging student civic involvement? How much focus should be placed on this facet of student life? How should students balance these different entities?

3)   What is the general structure of faculty at Brooklyn College? Are there mostly contingent/part-time faculty or full-time tenured professors? In dealing with the structure of institutional administration and management, what are some important tactics you use to create an environment of “shared governance” (administration & faculty/students), especially considering the contingent and part-time faculty? As well as non-traditional students that may not be as apt to participate in this “shared governance”? Do you see a continued trend in the faculty hirings (more or less full-time vs. part-time)? How will this trend affect the college as a whole?

4)   Where do you think academic freedom applies at a public institution? Is academic freedom only present in a classroom or does it include other campus activities? Does this academic freedom extend to contingent faculty?