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M.A. Communications Program Applicant References

Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to provide a reference for a student applying to the Master of Arts in communication degree program at Spring Arbor University.

Our mission is to prepare credible, creative Christian professionals for a world where the mastery of communication skills and technologies is essential. We appreciate your thoughtful evaluation of the applicant’s potential to achieve this goal as a communication scholar and practitioner.

By referring you to this online site, the applicant has waived the right to review the information you provide. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please email Dale Glinz, SAUonline Coordinator, at dglinz@arbor.edu

Completing this online reference form should take you between five and ten minutes. Thank you again for your time.

Recommender Information

Your Name

Your Title

Your Organization or Affiliation

Daytime phone number

Applicant Information

Name of Applicant

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacities?

Teacher

Coworker

Supervisor

Friend

Clergy

Mentor

Other

How well do you know the applicant? (Check one)

By name/sight

Casually--few personal contacts

Fairly well--numerous personal contacts

Very close relationship

Please evaluate the applicant's qualifications by checking the appropriate box. If you do not feel qualified to evaluate a particular aspect of the applicant’s potential or character, please check NA

Professional potential

Creative Instinct—Openness to and origination of new ideas.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Communication—Ability to present thoughts orally with logic and clarity.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Communication—Ability to write succinctly and in a systematic form.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Initiative— Ability to work independently.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Leadership—Ability to organize and inspire others.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Cooperation— Ability to work with others.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Social Acceptance— Accepts and is accepted by others.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Spiritual Maturity— Ability to integrate spiritual values with life objectives.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Academic Potential —Ability to do graduate-level work.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Professional Potential— Potential to make a significant contribution to society.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Research—Curious about significant questions, and careful about quality of information.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Personal Character

Reliability—Dependable and responsible.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Maturity—Committed to personal growth, copes well with new and difficult situations.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Emotional Stability— Poised. Handles stress well.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Spiritual Commitment

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Judgment— Ability to analyze a problem and choose thoughtful solutions.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Interpersonal Relationships— Cooperation and rapport with others.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Empathy— Alertness and sensitivity to the needs of others.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Personal Appearance— Neat and clean.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Work Habits— Possesses perseverance, resourcefulness, and initiative.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

Integrity— Known for honesty and moral character.

	Weak			Strong

NA	1	2	3	4	5

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant? Include information, which might be helpful in our evaluation. Include specific examples if you can. Include information, which might be helpful in our evaluation. Include specific examples if you can. (If you would prefer to answer this question in a phone interview, check here: )

Do you recommend this applicant for graduate work in communication at Spring Arbor University?

Highly recommend

Recommend

Recommend with reservations

Do not recommend

Thank you for your interest in this applicant, and for your time in helping us evaluate their potential in our program.

If you have questions for additional information, please contact Dale Glinz toll free at 877-728-6900, or 517-750-7703 or dglinz@arbor.edu

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