Identifying Top Candidates

To identify the best-qualified candidate, ask questions such as the following. For example, for a faculty position, does the candidate:

• satisfy advertised requirements for the position?
• have the skills to perform the essential functions of the position?
• demonstrate the potential to be successful in the promotion and tenure review?
• have teaching experience with diverse populations?
• have scholarly expertise related to diversity in the discipline?
• add intellectual diversity to the college community?
• bring interesting life experiences that will benefit diverse students?
• enlarge the cultural richness available within the college community?
• alleviate underrepresentation in a discipline or within the college?
• demonstrate special talents and knowledge needed to serve as a mentor and role model for students in underrepresented groups?
• enhance other factors valued on campus?