Residence Life and Housing
2010 GHD Self-Evaluation
Graduate Hall Director:
Residence Life Coordinator:
Residential Community:
Semester/Year:
In order to evaluate appropriately the performance of Residence Life & Housing personnel, it is
essential to gather feedback from all areas of responsibility.
Please rate yourself as a GHD in each of the following areas. For each area, please write the
appropriate number, with “1” being the lowest rating (indicative of unacceptable performance), and “5”
being the highest rating (indicative of excellent performance in the area). All information will be
used for evaluation purposes only.
Not Applicable
Unsatisfactory
Below Average
Average
NA
1
2
3
A.
B.
Above
Average
4
Student Involvement and Programming
1.
I demonstrate sensitivity to needs/interests of residents.
2.
I maintain a high level of student contact and visibility.
3.
I make efforts to get to know students in the building.
4.
I serve as a resource and role model to staff and residents.
5.
I encourage the development of programming to meet the needs of
a diversity of student populations.
6.
I provide challenges and support to aid RA staff in assessing needs
and in fulfilling programming requirements.
7.
I respond appropriately to student input.
8.
I work to build and maintain community.
Administration
1.
I demonstrate the ability to carry out instructions.
2.
I gather and distribute information to staff in a prompt manner.
3.
I am prompt in appointments and follow through.
Excellent
5
Rating
C.
D.
4.
I set priorities and meet deadlines.
5.
I maintain appropriate and necessary records.
6.
I delegate authority and hold others accountable.
7.
I demonstrate initiative.
Communication
1.
I maintain a high level of visibility and accessibility for Central Office staff.
2.
I am accessible and visible to RA staff members.
3.
I promote and maintain open lines of communication with both student
and professional staff members.
4.
I am able to share rationale for decisions and departmental policies.
5.
I challenge inappropriate comments from staff/residents.
6.
I respect confidentiality when appropriate.
7.
I am willing to listen, and am sensitive, empathetic, open, etc.
8.
I give feedback in a timely manner.
9.
I demonstrate assertiveness when needed.
Crisis Management and Helping
1.
I respond to crisis situations in a timely manner.
2.
I exhibit calm and rational behavior in crisis situations.
3.
I maintain effective relationships with support services.
4.
I demonstrate ability to work with students’ emotional problems.
5.
I utilize helping skills/referral skills when interacting with residents who
have academic, career, or personal problems.
6.
I am aware of procedural issues for crisis and helping situations.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Discipline and Confrontation
1.
I enforce university and residence hall policies.
2.
I am firm and fair in dealing with discipline matters.
3.
I demonstrate ability to deal with conflict.
4.
I take steps to maintain/improve safety and security of my building(s).
5.
I educate residents on rights and responsibilities.
6.
I effectively confront staff problems.
Leadership
1.
I exhibit and encourage a positive attitude.
2.
I identify tasks to meet building and Residence Life goals.
3.
I adapt to change appropriately.
4.
I role model leadership qualities to student and staff.
Supervision
1.
I show ability to set clear standards and expectations with staff.
2.
I provide support, resources, and direction to RA staff to carry out
their responsibilities.
3.
I hold staff accountable for their behavior/actions.
4.
I demonstrate professional conduct and role modeling.
5.
I provide quality ongoing staff development.
6.
I seek and utilize staff feedback.
Departmental Expectations
1.
I understand the objectives, duties, and responsibilities of my position.
2.
I know policies, systems, and procedures pertinent to
residence hall operations.
3.
I attend required departmental meetings and training/activities.
4.
I maintain a positive working relationship with Central Office staff.
5.
I inform the Central Office about important issues and
activities in my area.
6.
I am receptive when Central Office staff gives feedback about
job performance.
7.
Overall, how would you rate your job performance as a GHD?
Please respond to the following items:
1.
Please describe your particular strengths as a Graduate Hall Director. How have you
contributed positively to Residence Life & Housing?
2.
What changes/recommendations would you suggest to improve your job performance?
3.
Additional comments:
GHD Signature: _______________________________
Date: __________________
RLC Signature: _______________________________
Date: __________________