BioTechnology Certificate Program Recommendation 
Department of Biology  Ball State University

Please download & return this form to: 

  Director, Biotechnology Certificate Program
Ball State University  Department of Biology
Muncie, IN  47306-0440
Applicant:
Sign this statement, if applicable. I agree that this evaluation may be kept in confidence and shown only to bona fide university officials with legitimate interest in reviewing the same.  I waive any right to inspection or review of this evaluation.

Signature: ___________________________________    Date: ________________
Evaluator:
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Note:  This evaluation will be kept in confidence from the applicant only if both statements are signed.  There is no obligation on the part of either party to sign the statements.
Recommendation Form:
 

Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________________

Program Desired:    

 ____BA/BS with Biotechnology Certificate                   _________MA/MS with Biotechnology Certification

 ____Post-baccalaureate Biotechnology Certification only

I have known the applicant as:               

________________ an undergraduate student            ___________ a graduate student

________________  a research assistant                     ___________  a teaching assistant

__________  other (specify):___________________________________________________________

Length of time I have known the applicant: _________________________

Please rate the applicant for each of the following characteristics by circling the most appropriate number:

 

No Basis for Judgment

 

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Intellectual Ability

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Competence in Field

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Creativity

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Oral Expression

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Written Expression

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Judgment/ Maturity

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Self-motivation

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Integrity

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Relative to most undergraduate/graduate students, I consider the applicant to be:

Poor                                   Average                              Outstanding
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In my opinion, the applicant's chances of succeeding in this field are:

Poor                                   Average                              Outstanding
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Overall, I recommend this applicant:

Not at all                                 Moderately                            Enthusiastically
1           2            3              4             5             6                7              8              9

If you wish to provide additional information, please attach a letter.


Signature of Evaluator: __________________________________________     Date: _____________

Title:  _____________________________________________________________________________

Address:  __________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:  __________________________________E-mail _________________________________