Thank you for serving as a reference for one of Resident Assistant (RA) candidates. The RA position requires students to undertake a significant leadership role and a high level of responsibility. RAs must be able to work comfortably with the students in their area, with their fellow RAs, and with the Student Affairs Staff. RAs must be able to encourage and stimulate new interests, thoughts, and activities among students in order to develop a sense of cohesion and community in their particular residence hall and across the university. Please comment on any insights you have regarding the above referenced individual’s leadership abilities, communication and helping skills, appreciation for diversity, time management skills, and ability to complete administrative tasks.    

Please note that all reference forms must be submitted by 5pm on Friday, December 1, 2017.