Reference Authorization Form
(Not to be seen by employer)

In order for us to maintain your reference letters, we MUST have your written authorization. Print this document, complete, and either fax or send to our office. List the persons you will request to write letters of recommendation for your placement file. Please print clearly their first and last name. Make sure to sign below to authorize your reference writers. ALUMNI: List only additional references desired since last updating.

Employers are mainly interested in current references. You should keep your references updated by adding recent references as you change jobs and by deleting outdated references. If you have letters that are several years old, you may request that certain letters be deleted from your file.

The Career Services staff recommends the following reference writers:

• For Teaching Candidates: Cooperating Teacher(s); University supervisor(s); Principal or Superintendent who has observed your student teaching; current or recent employers; faculty advisor or professor in your major field. (Student teaching evaluations are not considered necessary for experienced teachers.)

• For Other Candidates: Current or recent employers; faculty advisor or professors in your major field. References should be written by a person who has supervised you or someone who can attest to your work performance.

References - List person(s) you have requested to write letters of evaluation for your placement file. Letters of evaluation are are authorized only with your signature below.

Alumni: Only new reference writers need be listed.

Note: General Guidelines for letters of Recommendation: