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Student Reference Form

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Contact Information
Your name:
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Student Information

Student's Name:

What is your relation to this person?

How long have you known this person?

Please rate the following personality characteristics concerning this person.

Most students applying for an SLC position would most likely be judged "average" in the categories. Please use "poor" rating to indicate a problem area and the "above average" rating to indicate a person who stands out in a category.

Judgement: common sense, accepts suggestions, considers alternative solutions 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Listening Skills: grasps subtle meanings well 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Oral Expressions: clarity, articulates position well 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Initiative: self-starter, independent, needs little to no supervision 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Performance Under Pressure: prioritizes responsibilities; has ability to attend to multiple responsibilities 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Demeanor: warm, positive, responds to others needs 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Study/Work Habits: well-organized, uses time effectively, always prepared 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Industry: perseverance, endurance, hard worker 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Dependability: reliable, can count on him/her to follow through 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Leadership: gains respect by example, others look to him/her for direction 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Integrity: practices high principles without invoking antagonism, consistent moral standards 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Self-understanding: knows own strengths, knows and works on weaknesses 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Openness: shares feelings, seeks and accepts advice 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Exercise of Authority: capable of supporting and correcting others tactfully and effectively 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Integration of faith and life: seeks to understand how faith shapes life, wrestles with "big" issues, asks good questions 0 - N/A
1 - Poor
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
Have you had an opportunity to observe this person's lifestyle?
If yes, does this person's lifestyle reflect a Christian commitment? Yes
No
Do you recommend this person as someone who is capable of handling a semi-professional position and representing the goals and values of Calvin College?

Additional comments about this person's capacity to handle this position.

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