Staff Leadership Academy Recommender Form | Human Resources

Thank you for supporting an applicant's interest in the Staff Leadership Academy (SLA). The SLA is a cohort-based professional development program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that builds organizational leadership capacity among staff. Participants complete monthly full-day sessions from September through April and complete a strategic project proposal addressing a real University challenge.

Your honest, specific perspective is invaluable to our selection process. Please respond to the following questions in 2–3 sentences each.

Recommender Information Required

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Applicant Name Required

Please share the applicant name you are completing the recommendation form on behalf of.

How do you know this applicant, and in what capacity have you observed their work? Required

How would you describe this person's leadership potential? Please provide a specific example that illustrates it. Required

How does this applicant respond to challenge, feedback, or situations where they need to grow or adapt? Required

In your view, how will this person contribute to a cohort of peers from across the University — and what will they bring to group learning and collaboration? Required

Is there anything else about this applicant's readiness for this program that you would like us to know? Required

Do you give your full endorsement of this applicant's participation in the Staff Leadership Academy? Required

Yes, I fully endorse this applicant.

Yes, with some reservations (please explain in question

I am not able to endorse this applicant at this time.

Note: Required

Responses are confidential and will be reviewed only by the SLA selection committee. Please submit your recommendation by July 15, 2026. Questions? Contact Celeste Spier, Director of Organizational Development, at [celeste.spier@unl.edu].