ON the NEXT PAGE: Please Compare This Applicant with Persons Similar in Age and Experiences

/ Cougar Guide Reference Form
Fall 2018
DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE REFERENCE FORM:
To the applicant: / Complete the “Area to be completed by applicant.” Once done, save the document to your computer as [Last name, First name - reference]. Then, e-mail the form as an attachment to your references, for them to complete.
To the reference: / Please review the information under “To the person completing this reference.” Complete the form by clicking on the appropriate box and including pertinent information in the comments section. Once done, save the document to your computer. Please make sure the document title is [Last name, First name - reference]. Then, send it as an attachment to by the designated deadline.
AREA TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
Name of Applicant:
Waiver Statement:
I agree that this recommendation is to remain confidential; I waive the right to see it.
I may wish to see this recommendation at some later point; I do not waive the right to see it.
Initials of Applicant:
** If this right to access form is not initialed or marked, the file will be considered confidential.**
TO THE PERSON COMPLETING THIS REFERENCE:
The person named above is an applicant for the leadership position of Cougar Guide at SIUE. Please provide an honest assessment regarding the applicant's qualifications. Please use this form, with additional sheets for more extensive comments. To help you with your recommendation, a brief description of the Cougar Guide position is provided below.
The SIUE Experience is a freshman orientation program to welcome new students into the campus community. Through classroom and experiential activities, new students will explore the SIUE Values of Excellence, Wisdom, Citizenship, Inclusion, and Integrity guided by upper class students and faculty/staff volunteers. Cougar Guides are responsible for leading and mentoring a small group through the four day program, and providing ongoing personal support throughout the fall semester. This includes but is not limited to team building, role modeling, facilitating activities, creating connections, and providing resources.
Student Affairs is seeking a diverse group of individuals who possess a variety of talents and abilities. Cougar Guides should be seen as approachable and welcoming personalities who are knowledgeable about University resources. Good communication skills and qualities such as sensitivity and openness are also necessary.
Name: / Title or Position:
Name of School, Agency, College, Business, etc.:
Address / Phone: / ( )
Signature/Initials: / Date:
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

ON THE NEXT PAGE: Please compare this applicant with persons similar in age and experiences and indicate by checking the box under the number of your appraisal in the areas listed. If you have not had adequate opportunity for observation, please mark the item with “N/A,” for “No information.” Please elaborate on ratings as necessary on this form only. Thank you for your feedback.

Level of Appraisal:
No Information / Poor / Below Average / Average / Above Average / Outstanding

LEADERSHIP AND INITIATIVE: Demonstration of leadership qualities, shows initiative.