University of North Texas - SLIS
RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION
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To the Applicant:

Enter your name, the program for which you are applying, and the name and address of your recommender, on the appropriate lines below.  Send this form to the recommender, and request that the completed form be sent to the address at the bottom of this form.

I understand that under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, that I have the right to access the information provided in this recommendation unless I waive such right as evidenced by my signature below.

 

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                 Signature of Applicant                                                                                                Date

Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________                     ________________________
                                        Last                           First                            Middle                                    Applicant Social Security  (SSN)


Program for which applying:      

1Master of Science (MS) degree program 1Academic Certificate in Youth Services
1School Library Certification program 1Non-degree student status
1MS and School Library Certification 1Certificate of Advanced Studies program


Recommender:     

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Name
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Title
__________________________________________________________________
Institution/Organization
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City                                                                                                            State                          Zip code
 

To the Recommender:                    

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant (if admitted and enrolled) will have access to the information provided unless he/she has waived such access as evidenced by the signature above.

The person whose name appears above has applied for admission to graduate study in the School of Library and Information Sciences, the University of North Texas.  The School would appreciate your forthright evaluation of the applicant.

1.  How well and in what capacity do you know the applicant?
2.  How long has it been since your last direct contact with the applicant?
3.  Please comment on the applicant's strengths and limitations for graduate study in this field and the applicant's potential for success as an information professional.  Specific comments on the applicant's oral and written communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal skills would be particularly helpful.

4.  Please rate the applicant in comparison with others you have known in the information profession.

Abilities and Characteristics Exceptional
Upper 5%		 Outstanding
Next 15%		 Very Good
Next 15%		 Good
Next 15%		 Next 50% No Basis for
Judgment
Leadership Qualities            
Motivation toward career in the field            
Ability to work with people            
Judgment            
Flexibility            
Creativity            
Adaptability            
Independence            
Open-mindedness            
Tolerance for ambiguity            
Emotional maturity            
Intellectual curiosity            
Stability            
Intellectual ability            
Initiative            
Problem-solving ability            

 

 

5.  Recommendation (check one)

1  I recommend the applicant without reservation.

1  I recommend the applicant with reservation.  (Please explain in item # 6.)

1  I do not recommend the applicant.

6.  If you recommend the applicant, but with reservations, please indicate the areas of your concern.  We will appreciate your candid response.

 

 

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Signature		 __________________________________
                                          Date
Please complete if
information on the reverse		 ____________________________________________
Name
is incorrect of incomplete ____________________________________________
Title
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Institution/Organization
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City                                                  State          Zip Code

 

Please mail to: University of North Texas
School of Library and Information Sciences
P.O. Box 311068
Denton, TX 76203-1068

It is the policy of the University of North Texas and the School of Library and Information Sciences not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam Era status in their educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies.  Questions or complaints should be directed to the Equal Opportunity Office, (940) 565-2456.  TDD access is available through Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989.