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<\/span> It’s Time!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for serving as a reference for one of our President’s Student Ambassador Applicants (PSA)! The PSA application is now open. Once your applicant has submitted their application and listed you as a reference, you will receive an email with a direct link to the PSA Reference Form. In the meantime, please feel free to preview the questions you can expect to complete before April 22\u00a0<\/strong> by 5 p.m. ET.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> Note: In order for your reference to be attached to the applicant’s portfolio you must use the exact link provided in the email you receive after their application is submitted. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions, contact Maria Newhouse, Coordinator, President\u2019s Student Ambassador program at Maria.Newhouse@kzoo.edu<\/a> or by calling 269.337.7297.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Preview of Questions for PSA References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reference’s Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Your First and Last Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Your Email Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Your Phone Number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Applicant Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Applicant Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • How long have you known this applicant?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • In what capacity do you know this applicant?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Please describe the applicant’s leadership skills and qualities that you have seen or experienced?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • How has this applicant demonstrated inclusivity and their ability to participate or lead in diverse environments?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Please speak to this applicant’s Emotional Intelligence (Self-awareness, Others-awareness, Empathy, Self-Regulation, Motivation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • What particular strengths does this applicant have that may serve them as a President’s Student Ambassador?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • What particular weaknesses does this applicant have that may challenge them as a President’s Student Ambassador?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Additional comments (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Your Recommendation: \n
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      • I recommend without reservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • I recommend with reservation (specify below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • I do not recommend (specify below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Additional details or specifications in regards to your recommendation above<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Would you like to connect further with the President’s Student Ambassadors Program Coordinator?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Optional: Upload an additional letter of recommendation (.pdf format recommended; maximum file size: 10 MB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Consent: By checking this box, I understand that my confidential reference information will be used in consideration of this candidate for the position of President’s Student Ambassador.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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