2015-2016 Junior Advisor Reference

Dean of Students Office

Reference name: _____________________________	Department: ___________________________

Applicant: __________________________ _ Class: Major: _____________________

☐ I waive my right to access the following evaluation

☐	I do not waive my right to access the following evaluation

Signed: ___________________________________________________

(Applicant signature typed) _____________________________________________________________________________________

The above named student is a candidate for the JA position on the Residence Life staff at Bates College. Please rate the candidate on the qualities that you have had an opportunity to observe listed below. We appreciate your assistance in the process of selecting the best possible JAs for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Please evaluate the candidate on a Skill Level scale of 1-5 where 1 = Low and 5 = Exceptional.

No Basis for

1	2	3	4	5 Judgment

Observation	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Confidence and Leadership	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Projection of stability/calm in tense situations	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Imagination and creativity	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Initiative	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Integrity, principle, and honesty	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Tolerance for lifestyles and opinions of others	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Listening skills	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Rapport with Peers	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Judgment and Maturity	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Effectiveness of Communication	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Resists Peer Pressure	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Time Management	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Positive Role Model	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐	☐

Please attach a statement to tell us how well you know the candidate and in what context (classroom, extracurricular activity, lab assistant, etc.). We are especially interested in learning how you feel this student will handle the challenges of leading their peers by example and fostering a sense of community on the Bates campus. This recommendation will be read by the Junior Advisor Selection Committee comprised of Deans, Staff/Faculty, and current Junior Advisors.

Reference’s Signature: _____________________________________

(Typed name will work if submitted via reference’s email)

Please save as a PDF and email this reference to housing@bates.edu or submit a copy to the Housing & Residence Life Office in Lane Hall by Monday, February 2, 2015 at 4:00 pm.