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Recognizing contributions, reinforcing expectations, and supporting teammate growth through meaningful performance conversations.
Based on feedback from leaders and teammates across the College, we've introduced three enhancements designed to improve clarity, strengthen consistency, and better support the performance assessment experience.
Greater flexibility. One shared deadline.
Division leaders can now select the assessment launch date that best supports their area while maintaining one College-wide completion deadline.
Clearer expectations. More consistent ratings.
The definitions for Developing and Needs Improvement have been updated to create clearer distinctions between the two ratings and promote more consistent performance evaluations.
Performance is more than a calculation.
Managers can now adjust the calculated overall rating when it does not accurately reflect overall performance. Every adjustment requires documented justification and specific performance examples.
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To create clearer distinctions between Developing and Needs Improvement and promote more consistent performance evaluations.
Previous definition
Inconsistently meets expectations; requires guidance or development to reach full effectiveness.
Updated definition
Building proficiency in the role and progressing towards full effectiveness through new responsibilities, tools, expectations, and/or skill development.
Previous definition
Performance or behaviors fall short of expectations; significant improvement needed.
Updated definition
Does not consistently meet role expectations; performance results, or behaviors require immediate and sustained improvement.
Ensuring the overall rating reflects overall performance.
Managers now have the ability to override the calculated overall performance rating when it does not accurately reflect a teammate's overall performance.
Why it matters?
Provides greater flexibility when appropriate
Ensures the overall rating better reflects sustained performance
Maintains accountability through required documentation
Screenshot of overall rating override feature
Resources and Technical Assistance : Access job aids, guides, and support resources
Why Performance Assessments Matter: Learn how assessments support recognition, accountabililty, and teammate growth
Frequently Asked Questions: Find answers to common questions about timelines, ratings, and the assessment process
We're Here to Support You: Contact HR for guidance and assistance throughout the assessment cycle
To view or print your prior year’s performance review please follow these easy steps in Workday:
Click on your profile picture and select View Profile.
On left-hand menu, choose Performance.
Select the desired review, either current performance assessment or prior year’s.
Select View to see last year’s assessment or Create New PDF to generate a document for viewing, printing or saving.
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Performance assessments are an opportunity to recognize accomplishments, reinforce expectations, and support meaningful conversations that strengthen teammate success. They also provide a framework for recognizing contributions, discussing development, and aligning performance with College goals and expectations.
Is the employee required to complete a self-assessment?
No, while completing the self-assessment is a valuable step in the performance assessment process, the employee is not required to complete the self-assessment.
What is the overall timeline for the process?
To provide leaders greater flexibility in selecting a launch date that best supports their operational needs while maintaining one College-wide completion deadline of September 18.
Is there a quota for each rating?
No. There are no predetermined quotas or distribution requirements for performance ratings. Each teammate should be evaluated based on their individual performance and demonstrated behaviors.
Are assessments only for teammates who have been here 1 year?
This assessment cycle will include all faculty and staff hired prior to June 1, 2026.
Are performance assessments associated with merit increases?
Performance assessments are one factor considered in the merit review process. Merit decisions also consider available funding, institutional priorities, and established merit guidelines.
What time periods of performance does the performance assessment cover?
The assessment cycle period is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026
Whether you have questions about timelines, ratings, or the performance assessment process, HR is here to help. Contact us at 1HR4U@tstc.edu or (254) 867-4810.