Academic Support Assistant Reference Thank you for submitting a reference. Your information will aid the selection committee in determining her/his qualifications for a the ASA position. The ASA is a student staff member who lives in the residence halls and aids in students' success by providing educational support and programming, building community and referring students to academic resources across campus. The position is distinct in its scope and successful candidates should have a strong work ethic, be flexible, have good time management skills and demonstrate leadership characteristics and/or potential.In short, the Academic Support Assistant serves as an academic-focused resource who ultimately: Assists first-year students living on campus in formulating academic objectives concurrent with their individual interests and potential skill levels. Facilitate opportunities for first-year students to develop in the areas of learning styles, study skills and test taking. Act as a referral agent by directing students, when appropriate, to various academic support services. We appreciate completing the following recommendation form, giving us your impressions concerning the applicant. If you have questions about the position you may contact Josh Mackrill at the University Housing & Dining at (940) 898-3676. Question Title * 1. Please type the name of the Academic Support Assistant applicant you are providing a recommendation for below. Please evaluate the applicant on each of the following characteristics. Rate each characteristic by checking the phrase which provides the most accurate description of the applicant. Question Title * 2. PERSONALITY: Consider honesty and openness, self-confidence, poise, tact, enthusiasm, congeniality, etc. Very favorable impression. No particular impression. Somewhat irritating. Unfavorable impression. Favorable impression. Not observed. Question Title * 3. MOTIVATION/INITIATIVE: Consider the ease and vigor with which this person approaches a new situation and consider the degree this person sets goals for himself/herself. Entirely self-motivating Needs occasional prompting Capable of routine work only Depends wholly upon others Not observed Question Title * 4. COOPERATIVENESS: Consider attitude and ability to work with others, how the person gets along with superiors, equals, subordinates. Receptiveness to suggestion and criticism. Very cooperative. Instrumental in developing positive group morale. Works well with others. Very adaptable. Works satisfactorily with others. Not a team worker. Would cause group conflict. Not observed Question Title * 5. RESPONSIBILITY: Consider the degree to which this person is dependable, prompt, and conscientious. Completely dependable. Would do an excellent job. Would do routine work well under supervision. Could be a hard worker if interested. Avoids responsibility. Seems satisfied to just get by. Not observed. Question Title * 6. COMMUNICATION: Consider the ability of the candidate to understand questions, grasp new ideas, and express her/his thoughts verbally. Exceptional ability to think reflectively. Unusual faculty for clear expression. Could grasp problems and ideas readily. Better than average expression. Seems somewhat slow in grasping problems and ideas. Speaks with average clarity. Poor response to questions. Oral expression is confusing. Not observed. Question Title * 7. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY: Consider this person’s sensitivity to and understanding of reactions and feelings of individuals and of groups and her/his ability to make an effective response to them. Exceptionally sensitive and responsive to feelings of others. Sensitive to other individuals and responsive to them. Sometimes shows social sensitivity. Not always able to respond effectively to feelings and reactions of others. Does not seem alert to other people’s feelings. Not observed. Question Title * 8. CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING: Consider the degree to which this person can process information and quickly make sound decisions, especially in an emergency situation. Gathers information, asks good questions, evaluates information, makes informed, well-thought out decisions. Uses a fairly sound process for making decisions. Seeks some information, seeks advice from others. Makes decisions hastily. Does not ask questions or consult others in process. Makes decisions based on emotions rather than information. Not observed. Question Title * 9. MATURITY: Consider the degree to which you think this person has developed a mature outlook. Shows exceptionally good judgment. Very mature. Has patience to persevere. Is well adjusted. Appears stable. Displays average maturity. Seems immature. Not observed. Question Title * 10. ASSERTIVENESS: Consider this person’s ability to stand up for her/his own ideas and to constructively confront others. Expresses beliefs and feelings in honest, direct manner. Respects rights and feelings of others. Demonstrates assertive behavior in most situations. To avoid conflict, accepts ideas and opinions of others too readily. Argumentative. Must be right. Threatened by opposition to own viewpoint. Not observed. Question Title * 11. PERSONAL INSIGHTS AND GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING THE APPLICANT: Question Title * 12. Would you hire/rehire this person? Yes No Doubtful Question Title * 13. Relationship to applicant: Question Title * 14. How long have you known the applicant? Question Title * 15. Your contact informaiton Name Company Address City/Town State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Email Address Phone Number Thank you for completing the ASA Reference form. Please be aware you will receive an email or phone call to confirm you've completed this reference by the end of the ASA Selection process.If you have any further questions about the ASA Selection process, please contact Josh Mackrill at 940-898-3676. Done