Performance Review
Annual performance reviews are a key component of employee development.
UT Policy HR0129, Performance Review, specifies that the objective of the annual review is to provide all regular University staff and their supervisors an opportunity to:
- Discuss job performance
- Set goals for professional development
- Establish objectives for contributing to the department’s mission
- Discuss expectations and accomplishments
Performance Review Forms
The Performance Review Summary Form should be completed for all regular staff employees and submitted to Human Resources. Please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader (click here to download).
- Performance Review Summary Form - Word (Updated 10-19-2012)
- Performance Review Interactive Summary with Goals - Interactive PDF (Updated 01-30-2013)
- Performance Review Instruction Form (Updated 10-17-2012)
- Performance Review FAQs (Updated 10-17-2012)
The Performance Review Summary Form is the only required form. The form is due in the Human Resources by March 29, 2013.
Available Training
Several resources are available to help prepare supervisors and employees:
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In-person training - Please contact Patricia Burks-Jelks, ext. 37226.
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Online training - Performance Review e-learning course
New Optional Tools
Three optional tools have been added to help supervisors make informed decisions about performance. The performance review summary form listed above is the only required form. The optional tools explained below can be used at supervisors’ discretion to help in completing the performance review summary form and to address improvement needs.
The Optional Administrator, Supervisor or Peer Review Form (PDF) (Word) allows supervisors to collect feedback about an employee’s performance from those who work with the employee. The form should be completed at the supervisor’s request and returned to the supervisor.
The Optional Review Form for Employees with Supervisory Responsibilities (PDF) (Word) allows supervisors to evaluate an employee’s ability to lead others and/or manage a department.
The Optional Performance Improvement Plan (PDF) (Word) can be used by supervisors after completing the Performance Review Summary Form to address areas needing attention with employees receiving overall ratings of Sometimes Achieves Expectations or Rarely Achieves Expectations on the summary form. It also provides an opportunity to discuss specific improvements needed for employees to Fully Achieve Expectations.
Campus and Institute-Specific Tools
Additional staff performance review forms or other supporting documentation may be used as indicated by campus and institute Human Resources offices.
Questions?
Please review our
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

