Notes for letters of recommendation

I get a good number of requests for letters of recommendation from current and former students. Due to the large number of students I have had in classes, I often forget the details of your work and the classes I have had you in. In order for me to write an effective letter of recommendation I need to be reminded of our interaction and your qualifications for the position, scholarship, or graduate school you are applying for. If you are able to refresh my memory on the detils of our interaction and inform me of your other qualifications, that will help me to write a stronger letter. The following are some things you should provide me in an email or letter to help me.

What are you applying for and what is the deadline?
Is there a website with more information?
Why are you applying for this?
Why you are qualified. This implies that you will research what qualities the application is looking for and your experiences or desire to excel at that position. This is the most vital thing.
When we first met and in what capacity (for example, EGR101, AE313, your advisor, etc)
What classes you had from me and how you did (so I don't have to search as long)?
What other projects and activities have you had with me and what have you done in those that I could highlight?
Please include your resume
Is there anything not on your resume that might help? Please add a bullet to inform me about anything else. If there is something else, I may want to speak with you about it so I can write an intelligent letter.

my email is madler@erau.edu

The spam filter at the university is very effective at blocking emails. If you don't get a response from me within a few days -- please CALL and leave a message that you sent me an email (928-777-3896). That way I can retrieve the email from the spam blocker.

I also like to hear how you are all doing - so what interesting has happened in your life. It makes the job much more rewarding if I can vicariously share your adventures.

Good luck with everything and "make it a great day!" (to quote Dr. Richard Felton)