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The Evaluation Form for Residence Hall Counselors (Ohlsen, 1951) is a 19-item measure designed to assess the job performance and employee characteristics of residence hall counselors. It is a valuable tool for evaluating the effectiveness of these counselors in providing support and guidance to students living in dormitory settings.
The form includes both multiple-choice and open-answer questions, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of a counselor’s performance. Multiple-choice questions may address specific behaviors or skills, while open-answer questions provide an opportunity for evaluators to offer more detailed feedback and comments.
While the test development article did not report any psychometric properties, such as reliability and validity, it is likely that the form has been used successfully in various settings to evaluate residence hall counselors. The inclusion of both multiple-choice and open-answer questions can enhance the reliability and validity of the assessment, as it allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of different aspects of a counselor’s performance.
Test Format:
Multiple-choice and open-answer response formats are utilized.
Source:
Ohlsen, Merle M. (1951). Evaluation of dormitory counselors’ services. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 11, 419-426. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001316445101100313, © 1951 by SAGE Publications. Reproduced by Permission of SAGE Publications.
Evaluation Form for Residence Hall Counselors |
| Items |
| 1. How does he go about getting acquainted with his students? |
| 2. Enumerate the specific things that he has done for the students in his house. |
| 3. What is his concept of “keeping confidences”? |
| 4. What kinds of cases has he referred to someone else? |
| 5. To what extent has he routinely and consistently referred “deferred major” students to departmental representatives? |
| 6. How does he work with his fellow associates? |
| 7. Are his interview notes meaningful to others? (Describe.) |
| 8. What has he done to improve himself on the job? |
| 9. In your judgment what are his potentialities for professional growth and development? |
| 10. How does he use the data in the cumulative folder in counseling? |
| 11. How effectively does he use the catalog, the curricular aids, and other resources in program planning? |
| 12. How is he regarded by the students? |
| 13. How does he work with student groups? (Both small groups and house organizations). |
| 14. In what group activities has he participated? |
| 15. What is his single most outstanding qualification? (Describe.) |
| 16. What is his weakest characteristic? (Describe.) |
| 17. General reactions to him: (Describe especially his emotional stability, maturity and ability to take responsibility.) |
| 18. How do you feel about these evaluations? |
Cite this article
Mohammed looti (2026). Evaluation Form for Residence Hall Counselors. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/evaluation-form-for-residence-hall-counselors/
Mohammed looti. "Evaluation Form for Residence Hall Counselors." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 3 Apr. 2026, https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/evaluation-form-for-residence-hall-counselors/.
Mohammed looti. "Evaluation Form for Residence Hall Counselors." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 2026. https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/evaluation-form-for-residence-hall-counselors/.
Mohammed looti (2026) 'Evaluation Form for Residence Hall Counselors', PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Available at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/evaluation-form-for-residence-hall-counselors/.
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