performance evaluation.

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUTION PERIOD: The performance evaluation period for employees follows the University's calendar year from January 1 to December 31 each year. Supervisors shall forward employee performance evaluations to the OHR by March 15 for the preceding year.

ONGOING EVALUATION: Supervisors should provide performance feedback throughout the year and should immediately address any issue through verbal or written notices as outlined in the University's Performance Improvement Plan Policy.

COMPLETING THE PERFORMANCE EVALUTION: Both the supervisor and employee must sign (electronically or physically) the evaluation acknowledging each has reviewed the document acknowledging only that the employee received the evaluation. If the employee disagrees with the ratings or comments made by the supervisor, the employee shall have the right to provide a written response to the evaluation. The employee must provide that written response within 30 days of the evaluation to the employee's supervisor and to the OHR. The OHR shall file the employee's written response to the evaluation with the employee's evaluation so that it will be part of the official record.

If a disagreement relating to the evaluation arises between the supervisor and the employee, the OHR shall resolve procedural disputes only.

RECORDKEEPING: The supervisor shall be responsible for forwarding the employee's Performance Evaluation to OHR. The OHR shall file annual performance evaluations in the employee's official file in accordance with the University Model Retention Schedule.

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