Departmental Recommendation Form
NOTICE: Public Law 93-380, the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants all students the right to inspect and review all letters of recommendation written on/after January 1, 1975, except that a student may waive his/her right to inspect and review letters of recommendation by signing a waiver.
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
Name Name of Respondent I do do not wish to waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation as provided by Public Law 93-380 to inspect or challenge the content and comments expressed in this letter.
Signature of Applicant ____________________________________
TO THE PERSON MAKING THE EVALUATION:
Please rate the applicant on the qualities listed below by placing a check mark to the right of those you feel qualified to judge. Use as your standard of comparison other graduate students or professionals in this field.
Top 10%
Top 25%
Top 50%
Needs Development
Unable to Judge
Written Expression of Ideas
Oral Expression of Ideas
Responsibility
Ability to work effectively with others
Soundness of Judgment
Initiative
Emotional Stability
Flexibility
Respect from peers
Openness to suggestions
Social maturity
Empathic ability
From your perspective, please rate the applicant's potential as a future professional:
superior above average average below average, not recommended
Please identify how long you have known the applicant and in what capacity:
Year(s), Month(s);
Additional Comments (brief comments only, otherwise attach a letter of reference):
Reference Name Present Position Address Telephone
Signature_______________________________ Date______/______/____
RETURN TO: Department of Counseling & Student Development Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920-3099