Faculty-Staff Reference Statement for Peer Leader Applicant - First-Year Programs

First-Year Programs, GEP 101

Please note: A faculty or staff member of Missouri State University must complete this form. Recommendations written by undergraduate students (such as RAs, peer leaders, etc.) will not be accepted.

The below-named student is applying for a position as a Peer Leader. A Peer Leader acts as a role model for first-year students at Missouri State University and assists instructors with the GEP 101 First-Year Foundations course. It is desired that the candidate be a resource for incoming students, as well as an enthusiastic and unbiased supporter of Missouri State University. Please be candid in your appraisal of the applicant. Confidentiality of this reference is honored.

Peer Leader Applicant Name*

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Please assess the following abilities and characteristics of the applicant as they pertain to being a role model for entering college first-year students:

High standards of ethics and integrity

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
Below average*
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Respectful of others

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
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Positive attitude

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
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Work initiative

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
Below average*
Unknown*

Organization & time management

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
Below average*
Unknown*

Communication skills

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
Below average*
Unknown*

Interpersonal skills

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
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Unknown*

Assumes personal responsibility

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
Below average*
Unknown*

Compared to other students with whom you have worked, how would you rate this applicant?

Outstanding*
Above average*
Average*
Below average*
Unknown*

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Please explain how you know the applicant and provide any additional comments about the student that may assist us in our selection process:*

1000 characters remaining.

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Thank you for your reference.

Please fill out the following information about yourself.

Information about yourself

Your name*

Your title*

Your email address*

Your department*

Your office location

Your telephone

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Tracey Glaessgen, Associate Director, Center for Academic Success and Transition/Director, First-Year Programs, 6-8343, TraceyGlaessgen@MissouriState.edu. If you have issues using this online form, you can email your responses to Dr. Glaessgen, or you can print and fill out a hard copy of the recommendation form.