University of West Florida
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM
Doctor of Education
Please mail or email the completed form to:
University of West Florida
Graduate School, Building 11
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514-5751
Email: gradadmissions@uwf.edu
Applicant’s Name:
UWF Student ID # (Not SSN):
Applicant’s Address:
Day Telephone: Evening Telephone:
I AM APPLYING TO THE DOCTORATE IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION:
Physical Education & Health
Instructional Design & Technology
Administration & Leadership Studies
(Select one specialization):
Curriculum and Assessment
Other _________________________________
Name of Evaluator:
____________________________
Institution/Company:
______________________________
*
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the applicant has a right of access to information provided in a letter
of
recommendation. The applicant also has the option to waive this right and subsequent access to this information. Waiver of this right is
NOT a condition of admission and each application will receive full and equal consideration, regardless of the decision regarding this waiver.
I waive my right to view the content of this letter. I understand that the decision itself will not affect the decision of the
Admissions Committee.*
I do not waive my right to view the contents provided in the letter of reference by the above named referee. I
understand that the decision itself will not affect the decision of the Admissions Committee.*
Applicant’s Signature
Date
EVALUATOR: (Please complete this portion and select the "SUBMIT" button to return the form to the UWF Graduate School.)
Evaluator’s name:
Position:
Institution/Company:
Address:
Telephone: E-mail:
What is your relationship to the applicant?
Teacher
Supervisor Academic Advisor Employer Other (please explain)
How well do you know the applicant?
Not well Somewhat Well Very Well
How long have you known the applicant?
Is the applicant’s scholastic record, as you know it, an accurate index of his/her scholastic potential?
YES NO
If no, please explain
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The department requires three professional references to complete the recommendation form. At least
two references should be able to speak to your academic work, writing skills and suitability for rigorous
doctoral academic work. Please provide the recommendation form to your references and ask that they
complete the form and send it directly to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@uwf.edu.
03/03/2017
In comparison to other graduate school applicants you have known, how would you rate this applicant in terms of:
Intellectual ability
_____________________________________
Superior
95-100%
Excellent
90-94%
Very Good
75-89%
Good
50-74%
Fair
25-49%
Very Low
0-24%
Unable to
Judge
Personal suitability to function as a professional in the
field
Ability to work with others
Ability to work independently
Writing skills
Speaking skills
Self-initiative
Creative, innovative thinking
Productivity
Professional responsibility
Personal maturity
Persistence
Capacity to handle stress
Leadership ability
Commitment to professional growth
Research Skills
Receptivity to criticism
Integrity
Dependability
Ethical conduct
Potential for academic success at the graduate level
Please comment below (or in an accompanying letter typed on your professional letterhead) on any of these categories or other areas that you think
would be helpful in assessing the applicant’s qualifications for the program.
Do you have any information related to the applicant’s personal characteristics that should be considered by the Admissions Committee in
assessing his/her capacity to succeed in graduate study and professional work?
Overall recommendation for admission to the doctoral program:
Recommend with some reservations
Recommend Do not recommend
Recommend most highly Strongly recommend
To assure that the applicant's application package is complete by the admission review deadline, please complete and submit this form (along
with any supplemental letters) within 2 weeks of receiving it. We appreciate your time and effort.
Evaluator's Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________
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