Resident Assistant Recommendation Form

SUBMIT THIS ONLINE FORM ONLY.

Only applicants with completed application materials by the posted deadline may be considered for an interview.

All recommendation submissions must be from a professor, a professional staff member, or a supervisor from an on-campus or an off-campus job.

Students, including RAs and other student peers may NOT submit this recommendation. Also, Residence Life professional staff members who participate in the RA Staff Selection process may NOT submit this recommendation. This includes the Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Residence Life, Assistant Director, Area Directors, Residence Directors, and Graduate Residence Directors.

Note: After filling in this online form and clicking the “Submit” button below, you will receive a confirmation email, which confirms the form was submitted successfully. Please maintain the confirmation email for your records.

RA Recommendation Form

Resident Assistant Recommendation Form

Recommending Person's Information

Please note that your responses are kept confidential, as they are not shared with the candidate. The candidate will only be informed that you have submitted this form for them. Be sure to enter the candidate's name and Ramapo email address correctly.

Your full name *

Your Title/position

Based on your relationship with the student

Your RC Department or Company

Enter "N/A" if not applicable

Your Email

Your Phone number

Candidate Recommendation

Candidate's first name *

Student's First Name

Candidate's last name *

Student's Last Name

Candidate's Ramapo Email Address *

Enter the Student's complete Ramapo College email address (MUST BE ACCURATE)

Describe your relationship with the applicant. *

How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity?

What strengths, skills, or qualities does this applicant demonstrate that would contribute to their success as an RA? *

Please provide specific examples when possible.

How does this applicant interact with and relate to others? *

Consider their ability to build relationships, communicate, collaborate, demonstrate respect, and work with people who may have different perspectives or backgrounds.

How does this student respond to feedback, direction, or constructive criticism? *

Please provide an example, if possible.

How does this student demonstrate responsibility and accountability? *

Consider their reliability, follow-through, judgment, and ability to meet expectations.

What challenges or areas for growth do you anticipate for this student in the RA position? *

Please consider the responsibilities and expectations of the role and provide specific examples when possible.

The RA position requires students to navigate challenging or uncomfortable situations, maintain appropriate boundaries, and address concerns with peers. How prepared do you believe this student is to handle these situations? *

Please explain your response and provide an example if possible.

Is there anything else you believe the Residence Life selection team should know when considering this student for the RA position? (OPTIONAL)

Indicate your overall recommendation of this student for the RA position. *

Recommend enthusiastically

Recommend

Recommend with reservation

Do not recommend

Please review your responses and ensure you have entered the candidate's first and last names and email address correctly. By submitting this form, you agree that you have answered all questions herein honestly and to the best of your knowledge. *

I agree.

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