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Performance Evaluation Program

for Exempt and Non Exempt, Non Represented Employees

The Policy

  • All vice presidents, deans, directors, department heads, managers, supervisors, administrators and support staff will receive a written performance evaluation from their immediate supervisors at least once each year.

  • A department or school may select to use the University's standardized performance evaluation program or utilize their own performance review process if the performance review form and procedures have been reviewed and approved by the Office of Human Resources.

  • A written performance evaluation form will be completed for each employee and on file prior to the executive approval of the annual salary review recommendations.

  • Written performance evaluation forms will be maintained in the employee's University personnel file.

  • An employee who would like to add comments to his or her written performance evaluation form may submit these comments in writing to his/her supervisor. These comments will become part of the employee's University personnel file.

The Timeline

  • Prior to October 10, 2008: Schools and departments key administrative personnel are trained on the performance evaluation program.
  • Prior to November 13, 2008: Supervisors will, in consultation with their Dean, Director or Department Head, complete the performance evaluation forms, meet with their employees, and forward the forms to their Dean, Director or Department Head. The merit increase process will be coordinated with the performance evaluation program.
  • Prior to December 3, 2008: The completed performance evaluation forms are submitted to the Office of Human Resources. Departments utilizing their own performance review forms are also required to submit a completed form to the Office of Human Resources.
  • January 1, 2009: Performance increases, if applicable, are effective. The increase will be reflected in the January 11, 2008 checks for non-exempt employees and in the January 31, 2008 checks for exempt employees.
  • January, 2009: Deans, Directors and Department Heads will be notified of the approved salary increases, at which time employees may be notified of their increases.


Training Programs

To assist you in utilizing the Performance Evaluation Program a training manual has been created that includes:

  • Introductory material
  • Initiating the performance evaluation process
  • Frequently asked questions and answers
  • Sample evaluation forms
  • Evaluation process checklist
  • Information on creating a successful performance evaluation meeting
  • Click here to go to the training manual

Your Employee Relations Representative will also review the process with you and answer any questions.

Training sessions for supervisors on "Completing the Performance Evaluation Form" and "Conducting an Effective Performance Evaluation Meeting" are also available through the Office of Human Resources "Get Trained" Fall training series. Click here to see the training schedule and to register.

Performance Evaluation Forms

The performance evaluation forms are located here just click on the form name below to get to the appropriate form.


Assistance and Questions

For assistance with completion of the forms and for assistance with employee performance issues, please contact your Employee Relations Representative.