TUC Sponsored Programs

Employee Evaluations

Please Note:
The Employee Evaluation Process is optional for employees within Sponsored Programs.

1. Process

The Employee Evaluation Form is to be used for all staff excluding Executive Management employees, which are evaluated through a seperate process. Evaluations are conducted annually. The form is to be completed and signed by the employee's evaluation manager and reviewed/approved by next level management prior to discussion with employee.

2. Covered Time Period

The Employee Evaluation process is based on the fiscal year, not calendar year, effective with this 2008/2009 review period.

The rating period for this evaluation process is from 07/01/08 thru 06/30/09.

Next year's rating period will be from 07/01/09 thru 06/30/10.

3. Ratings

Outstanding
Total performance is far above normal standards within position and category. (Normally, this is the category most infrequently used to describe performance.)

Exceeds Expectations
Consistently competent performance exceeding normal standards in all critical factors within position and category.

Meets Expectations
Meets all normal requirements within position and category in a competent manner. (Normally, this is the category most often used to describe acceptable performance.)

Below Expectations
Total performance periodically or regularly falls short of expectations. Specific deficiencies are required to be noted in Section D and/or in a signed and dated attachment by evaluator.

Unacceptable Performace
Performance is clearly inadequate. Employee has demonstrated an inability or unwillingness to improve or meet expectations. Performance is not acceptable for position held within that category. Specific deficiencies are required to be noted in Section D and/or in a signed and dated attachment by evaluator.

4. SMART

A section entitled Customer Service - SMART Goals has been added for rating on the Employee Evaluation Form.

5. Performance Improvement Plan

Employees who receive a rating of Below Expectations or Unacceptable are to be placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) by his/her evaluating manager. The evaluating manager is required to contact TUC HR for information regarding PIPs.

6. Timeline 2009

Due on or Before 5/31/09
All Evaluating Managers prepare employee evaluations for all eligible employees. The Employee Evaluation Form is completed and signed by employee's evaluating manager and reviewed/approved by next level management prior to discussion with employee.

Due on or Before 6/30/09
The Employee Evaluation meetings are scheduled with employees to discuss employee evaluations and merit increases. Employees sign and/or provide comments (optional) regarding his/her performance evaluation.

Due on or Before 6/30/09
All Evaluating Managers return signed employee evaluation forms to TUC HR.

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