UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 19, Page 9
February 10, 1994
New performance appraisal workshops for all employees

     Employee Services is offering several performance appraisal workshops
in February and March to introduce University employees to the forms and
procedures for evaluating performance. The salaried staff performance
appraisal workshop is designed for all members of the University community
who will use this new form, both salaried staff members and supervisors of
salaried staff employees. The Performance Appraisal Workshop for
professionals introduces the form used for professional-level employee
evaluations. Supervisors new to the performance appraisal process are
encouraged to enroll in the Performance Appraisal for Supervisors Workshop
to learn how to conduct the performance appraisal interview.
     Interested employees should select the class they are most interested
in and enroll via Email to EmplDevReg or call 831-8725.

Performance appraisal for salaried staff
     Completing the new performance appraisal form for salaried staff will
be the focus in this workshop. Each section will be briefly reviewed as
will the annual performance appraisal system. The importance of the
discussion between the individual and their supervisor will also be
emphasized. Using the performance appraisal system to improve performance
and identify career development needs will also be discussed.
     Date: March 9
     Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: Feb. 23
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     Date: March 21
     Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 7
                              * * *
     Date: March 22
     Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
     Location: Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 8

Performance appraisal for professionals
     This workshop acquaints professionals with the major elements of the
annual performance appraisal system and emphasizes the importance of
discussion between the individual and their supervisor in that process.
Participants will review the steps involved in identifying major
responsibilities and completing the self-appraisal worksheet. Use of the
appraisal system to foster performance improvement and assist in career
development will also be highlighted.
     Date: March 2
     Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
     Location: Blue and Gold Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: Feb. 16
     Audience: Professionals
                              * * *
     Date: March 15
     Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
     Location: Blue and Gold Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 1
     Audience: Professionals
                              * * *
     Date: March 23
     Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 9
     Audience: Professionals

Performance appraisal for supervisors
     The workshop is a must for new supervisors. It is designed to enhance
supervisors' evaluation skills through setting and communicating goal
setting for personal improvement.
     Date: March 7
     Time: 9 a.m.-noon
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: Feb. 21
     Audience: Professional and salaried supervisory staff
                              * * *
     Date: March 17
     Time: 9 a.m.-noon
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Deadline: March 3
     Audience: Professional and salaried supervisory staff