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Performance Management

Performance evaluations are completed using Cornerstone, our online performance management system.

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Performance Management is the foundation to set and clearly communicate performance standards and expectations.  An effective performance management process will:

  • Align the efforts of supervisors and employees with departmental and campus goals;
  • Promote consistency in performance assessment;
  • Motivate employees to perform at their best;
  • Ensure fairness and transparency.

The employee, supervisor, and the university are critical members of a partnership that ensures effective performance planning, coaching, development and evaluation.

Performance management is a continuous process requiring setting clear performance expectations, constructive feedback, coaching/instruction, and recognition for improvement and contributions. Effective performance management is built on the foundation of a trusting relationship between supervisor and employee that enables open two-way communication.

The performance management cycle consists of:

Notice of Improvement Needed (Doc)