Administrator interviews. Once on-site, the researcher began his time by
interviewing two key administrators: the chief academic officer, Charles Edmonds, and
the chief student affairs officer, Mark Lambert. During the course of this 30-minute
interview that took place in a conference room in the same building that housed the
administrative offices for academic affairs, the researcher sought to clarify some basic
contextual questions, to discuss logistical issues, and to gain the insights and perspectives
of two key administrators prior to meeting with faculty members. While the conversation
was somewhat brief – both administrators indicating that their busy schedules would not
allow for a more lengthy interview – a wide range of topics were discussed.