INTERVIEW FORM FOR THE MTSU INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Educational Leadership

MTSU BOX 91

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 37132

 

Applicant’s Name ___________________________________________

                              Last Name                           First                              Middle    

 

MTSU ID or Social Security Number _______________________

 

Applicant’s signature ______________________________            Date _________________________

 

The purpose of this interview is to acquaint the candidate with the duties and responsibilities school administration and to prepare them for a possible career as an administrator.  To inform the candidate concerning this career move, we require them to have a conversation with a current administrator.  This conversation should be both considered a learning experience for the candidate and an opportunity for them to learn more about administration.  It also allows the interviewer an opportunity to evaluate the candidate’s readiness to enter the MTSU Leadership Program.  Discussion during the interview should center on leadership qualities and preparation, the candidates’ ideas and questions about leadership, and other topics that will inform and guide the prospective candidate.  Topics for dialogue during the interview might include but not be limited to the following:

1.      Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, or instruction

2.      Evidence of teaching expertise

3.      Evidence of collaboration or cooperation with other teachers

4.      Interpersonal or intrapersonal skills

5.      Use of student data to plan instruction

6.      Innovative strategies or approaches used in teaching

7.      Leadership experience

8.      Professional goals towards leadership

9.      Leadership and teaching philosophy

 

At the conclusion of this discussion, the interviewer is asked to recommend the candidate’s readiness to enter our program. 

 

I recommend this candidate for consideration for admission                              

to the MTSU Leadership Program  (circle one)                                             Yes                             No
                         

Name of Interviewer (print or type) ____________________________________________ Date ____________

 

Signature _________________________________   Position ________________________________________

 

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

 

School District___________________________

 

If you wish to make additional comments of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate school or
the MTSU Leadership Program, please feel free to do so.  Use back of form if necessary.