Blacks in Executive-level Positions in Oklahoma Colleges & Universities
Starter Question: How would you describe your experience as an administrator working in higher education up to this point?
1. How do you self-identify racially?
2. Do you feel comfortable expressing your perspective even if it is not popular?
3. How did you decide to pursue a career in higher education?
4. Tell me about your academic preparation for your current position.
5. Are you interested in advancing from mid-level administration to upper-level administration?
6. If so, what have you done to prepare yourself?
7. What has had the greatest impact on your career mobility in higher education?
8. Do you believe that you have an equal opportunity when pursuing future positions?
9. Does your institution have any Black administrators in senior-level administrative positions?
10. How do you feel about where you are right now in your career?
11. Where does racism rank as a challenge to your career development?
12. Would you recommend working in higher education to other Black professionals?
13. In hindsight, what would you do differently if you were starting your career over today?
