2014-2015 Residence Life Position Reference

Office of the Dean of Students

Which Position are you applying for?

Reference name: _____________________________	Department: ___________________________

Applicant: _____________________________ Class: _______ Major: _____________________

Signed: ___________________________________________________

(Candidate signature)

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The above named student is a candidate for the above listed position on the Residence Life staff in Bates College housing. Please rate the candidate on those qualities that you have had an opportunity to observe. We appreciate your assistance in the process of selecting the best possible staff for the 2014-2015 academic year. Please evaluate the candidate on a Skill Level scale of 1-5 where 1 = Low, 5 = Exceptional.

No Basis for

1	2	3	4	5 Judgment

Confidence and Leadership

Leadership

Responsibility

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 on the next page, 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 Residence Life Selection Committee comprised of Deans, Staff/Faculty, and current Junior Advisors and Residence Coordinators.

Reference’s Signature: _____________________________________

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

Please save as a PDF and email your application to housing@bates.edu by your deadline: JA apps due at noon on Feb. 3, RC & RCTL apps due at 4pm on Feb. 7.