Student Evaluation Form

TO THE EVALUATOR:
The student named below has requested that you evaluate him/her as a candidate for employment or graduate school. The statement you provide will serve as an assessment of this candidates abilities and will be sent to prospective employers or graduate schools at the candidate’s request. An academic transcript, which will be used to judge the scholastic aptitude of the candidate, is submitted in conjunction with your evaluation. Please complete your assessment of the candidate based primarily on personal qualities believed relevant to the individual’s performance and development in an entry-level position. Whenever possible, cite specific examples of past work that form the basis for your opinions. The candidate has indicated at the bottom of this form whether or not he/she wishes to have access to this evaluation.

As an agency of the state, the State University System must comply with federal and state legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap. Please refrain from mentioning any physical or mental handicap that the applicant may have.

Thank you for taking the time to carefully evaluate this individual.

Candidate’s Name:
Martin_Clinger______________________________________________________________________

Candidate’s Major:
Health_Sciences_________Minor:______________________________________________________

Evaluator’s Name and Title:
Dr._Helen_Genoble,_Professor_of_Biology_____________________________________________

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How long and in what context have you known the applicant?
I_met_Martin_when_he_took_Genetics_from_me_last_Fall.________________________________

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A. I hereby waive my right of access to the Confidential Evaluation provided by the person named on the front of this form. He/she should be notified that the confidentiality of the evaluation is preserved.

Applicant’s signature Date ____7/7/98______

B. I do not waive my right of access to the Confidential Evaluation provided by the person named on the front of this form. He/she should be notified that I retain my right of access, and the confidentiality of the evaluation is not guaranteed. Moreover, I understand that not waiving my right of access is not prejudicial to my application.

Applicant’s signature ___________________________________ Date ________________

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Martin Clinger returned to school after working in the claims department of a health insurance company for three years. He is an avid reader and has educated himself on many issues in medicine and health. His goal is to work in a public health-related occupation, but not as a doctor or nurse. He would prefer to work in a job that involves the interplay of health issues and society.

In my genetics lab, Martin learned the basic techniques of DNA manipulations including DNA isolation, enzymatic cleavage of DNA, separation and detection of DNA using agarose gels, splicing DNA into vectors, transforming host cells, etc. Most students were focused on just learning these basic techniques, but Martin was more interested in how they fit into a larger scheme, such as how these techniques might be used in human genetic manipulations. He wrote an article for our campus newspaper comparing and contrasting the ethical implications of different genetic manipulations that are under development (e.g. gene therapy, cloning).

One of the class projects in genetics was to work collaboratively in groups of four students on a molecular forensics project. Martin found this frustrating as he prefers to work independently when placed in a group with students who are not at his level. When the project was subdivided and each student worked individually, he did an excellent job on his part.

Martin’s lab notebooks are exceptional. They are complete and organized, which is atypical for our students. Martin has the patience to work through complicated data analysis. He has very strong computer skills, as evidenced by the extensive use of computers in his data analysis efforts.

Overall, Martin is competent and motivated. He seems to work best in situations that require linear thinking and a very methodical approach. His maturity, common sense, and drive will make him well-suited for a wide variety of positions.

Evaluator’s Signature

Date_______8/17/98___