1. May 26, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I am extremely happy to provide my highest recommendation for Ms. Emily Riemenschneider, a
former student worker of mine who served in our Department of Public Administration & Policy
Analysis at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. As Department Chair, I had the pleasure of
working with Emily on various assignments and tasks which she always completed successfully
during her tenure in our office.
Ms. Riemenschneider is an assiduous worker who efficaciously completed all of her assigned duties
in a stellar manner. She is numerate, literate, and her professional work ethic is second to none as
demonstrated by her attention to detail and her ability to work efficiently and effectively in a rather
chaotic and often demanding organizational environment. Needless to say, her communication
skills – both written and oral are well developed as is her professional business acumen. Ms.
Riemenschneider is erudite and would thrive in any challenging academic or professional business
environment. And, as a special bonus, Emily is a very pleasant person to be around who works well
with people from diverse backgrounds and as a member of a team. For these reasons and more, I
would recommend Ms. Riemenschneider highly for any professional endeavor she may chose. I
have absolute confidence in her professional abilities as she charts her next station in life.
Morris Taylor
Morris Taylor, MPA/Ph.D.
Associate Professor/Department Chair
Department of Public Administration & Policy Analysis
College of Arts and Sciences – Campus Box 1457
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
T – 618-650-3767; F – 618-650-2786
W – www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/papa