Name of applicant:

Name of person completing reference:

Title/Relationship to the applicant:

How long have you known the applicant? (Number of months/years):

What is the capacity that you know the applicant?:

How strongly would you recommend the applicant for the Resident Assistant position? (Please explain):

Ability to listen:

Compassion/empathy:

Works well with others:

Sensitivity to others:

Flexibility/Adaptability:

Initiative:

Reliability/Dependability:

Honesty/Integrity:

Creativity/Resourcefulness:

Enthusiasm:

A desire to learn/grow:

Ability to ask for help:

Emotional stability:

Maturity:

Ability to guide/mentor others:

Effective time management:

Appreciation of others/differences:

Ability to have difficult conversations:

Ability to manage stressful situations:

Ability to meet deadlines:

Please feel free to elaborate on any of the above mentioned statements.

What do you think will be some challenges the applicant will have in the Resident Assistant position?

What do you believe the applicant can bring to a residence hall community?

Please describe your interactions with the applicant that would make them a strong Resident Assistant.