Resident Advisor Application Reference Form Each RA must provide a reference from:

Current UDM Faculty/Staff Member Current Student Leader Other Reference

To be completed by the reference: The student named above is in the process of applying for a position as Resident Advisor (RA) for the Office of Residence Life at University of Detroit Mercy. RAs are staff members responsible for providing guidance to students living in the residence halls. An RA must be mature, responsible, creative, and able to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds. RA responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

being available and accessible to students

creating an environment where individual differences are respected

encouraging interaction among all students in the residence hall communities

supporting the commitment to foster a well-balanced programming effort

explaining and consistently enforcing University and University housing policies

Name:______________________________________________ Phone:________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Position/Title:______________________________________________________________________________

Department/Company/Organization/Etc.________________________________________________________

How long and in what capacity have you known this applicant?_____________________________________

Please rate the applicant for each of the characteristics listed below. Your candid responses will help us better evaluate the applicant’s potential to become a successful RA. Please use the following scale:

5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Neither Agree nor Disagree 2 –Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree NA - Not applicable. No information available in this area.

______ This student is actively engaged in their college experience

______ This student shows interest in involving and including other students around them

______ This student shows an appreciation for beliefs and opinions that are different from their own

______ This student takes initiative in making things happen

______ This student exhibits responsibility and timeliness in completing tasks

______ This student exhibits excellent, professional, and mature communication skills in proper settings

______ This student displays a respect for rules and models good behavior for others

______ This student demonstrates a commitment to helping others succeed.

To Be Completed by the Resident Advisor Applicant: RA Applicant’s Name:_______________________________________________________________

I waive the right to see this recommendation (please choose one): Yes________ No____________ Note: By waiving your right to see this recommendation, you will not be allowed to view it once it is completed. Sometimes this creates a more honest and accurate recommendation from the reference.

Applicant’s Signature:_______________________________________ Date:__________________