Shelton Challenge Student Reference Form | North Carolina Wesleyan University

Review and complete the following questions. Please complete the reference form within two weeks of receiving the request from the student applying to attend the Shelton Challenge. The following requirements are preferred of individuals applying to the Shelton Challenge experience: -Need to be a rising 9th thru 12th grade student (Graduating Seniors included) -Applicants need to have a 3.0 grade point average (unweighted) or higher

The Shelton Challenge is a six day residential experience to help students expand their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be a leader. Students will participate in activities that will help them have a greater understanding for: Personal Leadership Assessment and Interpersonal Dynamics; Role of Values and Ethics in Leadership; Leadership Traits and Approaches; Team Building and Empowering Others; Civic and Social Responsibility; and Goal Setting. Students also have the opportunity to participate in team building activities, low and high ropes courses, service projects, and fun night activities to help students get to know others participating in the program.

Shelton Challenge Student Reference Form

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Name of reference:

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Name of applicant:

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Your Email:

What is your relationship to the person applying to attend the Shelton Challenge?

Please provide insight to the applicant's understanding and abilities in the following leadership areas. Fair representing areas applicant has not exemplified or has not had the opportunity to engage him or herself. Excellent representing areas the applicant has exemplified or has had the opportunity to engage him or herself and done well.

Applicant's understanding of his or her leadership potential:

Exemplifies ethics and integrity among peers:

Has the ability to work with peers on team projects:

Exemplifies leadership among peers:

Applicant's understanding of his or her social responsibility:

Exemplifies the ability to handle conflicts in a positive manner:

Please explain how this would be a positive experience for the individual to attend.

What strengths do you believe the individual has exemplified within your personal association with him or her? Please explain.

What leadership skills/qualities would be helpful for the individual to concentrate on while he/she is at the program?

Other Comments:

The information provided in the reference is accurate and complete.