Freshman Advisor (FRAD)
Reference Form (2008-09)

This form is to be completed by a current RA, FRAR, or FRAD no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.

Name of FRAD applicant:  
Name of RA, FRAR or FRAD completing this reference (your name):
Your e-mail address:
Please react to the statements below according to your own personal observations of the applicant named above.  Please select the choice beside the re­sponse which best corresponds to your impression of this student.
1. Initiative
 Depends wholly upon others for motivation.
 Capable of routine tasks only.
 Sometimes self-motivated.
 Self-motivated, self-reliant, and independent.
2. Cooperativeness

 Too individualistic, not a team worker, causes conflict in a group.

 Can work satisfactorily with others, but tends towards being individualistic.
 Works well with others, very adaptable.

 Inspiring to others, very cooperative, strong force for group morale.

3. Responsibility

 Avoids responsibility, somewhat unreliable and indifferent.

 Needs occasional stimulation, does routine work well under supervision.
 Works hard if interested.

 Very dependable.

4. Personality

 Somewhat irritating, unfavorable impression.

 No particular impression.
 Makes favorable impression.

 Very favorable impression, pleasing personality.

5. Maturity

 Seems immature, does not handle disappointments well.

 Displays average maturity for age.
 Has patience to persevere, well adjusted.
 Shows exceptionally good judgment.  
6. Leadership Ability

 Seems to have trouble dealing with people.

 Has limited potential, follows majority.
 Demonstrates self-reliance and initiative; has leadership potential.
 Shows administrative ability, has respect of peers, is a natural leader.
7. Social Sensitivity

 Often not alert or tolerant of other people's feelings.

 Not always able to respond effectively to feelings and reactions of others.
 Sensitive to other individuals and responsive to them.

 Exceptionally sensitive and responsive to feelings of others.

8. Innovativeness

 Not likely to introduce new ideas to a group.

 Somewhat resistant to change.
 Uses creativity to bring about change.

 Exceptionally innovative and creative.

9. Self-Esteem

 Very low self-esteem, seems to doubt own capabilities.

 Often not sure of self.
 Seems aware of own capabilities.

 Is very self-confident.

10. Involvement

 Totally uninvolved in the hall's social gatherings.

 Somewhat removed from social activity of the hall.
 Supports and attends many informal and planned social activities.

 Actively initiates informal and planned social activities.

11. Openness

 Totally unaccepting of students from diverse backgrounds.

 Somewhat unaccepting of students from different backgrounds.
 Accepts and interacts with students from different backgrounds.

 Actively initiates friendships with students from different backgrounds.

How well do you know this student? 
What is your recommendation? 
Any additional comments?

 

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Submit this form by March 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.