CMT REFERENCE FORM
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Thank you for serving a reference for the CMT applicant. Please review and complete the following questions. Note: references cannot be related to the applicant.
The following requirements are preferred of individuals applying to serve as aCMT for the 2023 Shelton Challenge:
- Must be at least a first-year student in college OR a graduating high school senior who has served as a Peer Leader for at least two years with the Shelton Challenge
- Experience working with teams
- Experience with service-learning and reflection techniques (preferred)
- Experience or desire to work with youth (preferred)
The Red Hat Shelton Challenge is a six-day, residential program built on Shelton's core values - honesty, integrity, diversity, social responsibility, and compassion - and is designed to help high school students enhance their capacities to become values-based leaders. The program invites rising ninth through twelfth graders to be part of a university campus community for the week and participate in activities designed to teach leadership concepts such as ethical decision-making, civic and social responsibility, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, how to motivate others, and goal setting.
CMTs need to display a high level of maturity, confidence, and positive energy. They will be a major support role for Shelton Challenge staff and need to understand the importance of clear communication and time management.