Interview Prep - Dr. Lim (NJIT)

Note: On this page, you will see a condensed version of the question prep for an interview with the NJIT President, Dr. Teik C. Lim. Please view the document to see the formatting I created for interviewees to review prior to our session!

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Intro

Today we are sitting with NJIT President, Dr. Teik C. Lim. Dr. Lim is the 9th president as well as a professor of mechanical engineering at NJIT. He is internationally recognized in his field, and we are so pleased to have him here with us today. Welcome Dr. Lim!

Lead in

Firstly, congratulations on beginning your tenure as NJIT president this year! This is an incredible milestone for you and the college.

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Question 1

We’ll get into the school’s objectives shortly, but do you have any personal goals for your time as president?

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Lead in

NJIT is noted as a conduit where technology can flow into society. As such, one of the objectives listed in the 5-year plan is to engage with the city of Newark.

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Question 2

1. What steps are being taken towards this goal?

2. Is there anything that exists presently to develop technology within the community?

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Lead in

As a state college, NJIT has the ability to get its students involved with opportunities through the state.

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Question 3

1. Are there any work study programs or internship programs that future applicants should be aware of?

2. Are there any services that NJIT provides its students to help find post-graduate opportunities?

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Lead in

One of NJIT’s guiding principles is Diversity.

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Question 4

1. What steps are being taken towards this objective?

2. How do you create a welcoming campus environment for all?

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Lead in

While we’re on the topic of diversity, let’s take a minute to talk about NJIT’s AAPI community.

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Question 5

1. About how large is the AAPI community at NJIT?

2. Are there any services that could connect students with businesses overseas?

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It’s been stated that sustainability is a guiding influence for all the college’s work.

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Question 6

What steps has NJIT taken towards sustainability?

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NJIT is well on its way to achieving its goals of national and international recognition.

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Question 7

1. Is there anything you want people to know as NJIT increases its visibility.

2. Do you have any advice for rising high school juniors or seniors looking into NJIT?

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Outro

It’s been great speaking with you today, Dr. Lim. We can’t wait to see what NJIT has in store with you at its helm! Thank you.