InterviewQ-Eirin

My thinking about the questions is that we go from the broad to specific. I also think that we should be careful about leading the interviewee to conclusions.

I. Demographics a. Before the interview we should read the curriculum vitae online, if available. At the beginning of the interview we should check the information and ask any questions that we have not answered. i. What is your job title at FSU? ii. How long have you been at FSU? iii. Have you earned tenure? II. Mentoring a. Provide a brief “introductory statement” that explains the scope of our project. We are seeking information about the mentoring program in place in the College of Education. i. Please describe the mentoring that takes place in your department. 1. Ask clarifying questions. ii. In your opinion, what are the goals of mentoring in your department, in the College and in general? iii. What are some benefits of the mentoring program? iv. What are some drawbacks of the mentoring program? III. Tenure and Promotion a. Dr. Sampson stated that the mentoring program supports the goal for a 100% success rate for tenure. i. How would you describe the process of earning tenure? ii. What helps a candidate have more success in earning tenure? iii. What hinders a candidate’s tenure-earning success? iv. How does the mentoring relate to tenure earning? IV. Suggestions for Improvement a. As mentioned before, we are working to improve the mentoring program in the College of Education. i. What aspects of the mentoring program are/ were successful? ii. What aspects of the mentoring program are/ were not successful? 1. How would you improve these? V. Conclusion/ Closing a. Express appreciation for the time and cooperation. Request to contact again for possible follow up questions or clarification. i. Is there any pertinent information that we have not yet discussed? ii. Can you suggest other people that would provide insight on mentoring at the College of Education?