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Performance Assessment

Recognizing contributions, reinforcing expectations, and supporting teammate growth through meaningful performance conversations. 


What's New for FY27

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. 


Assessment Launch Flexibility

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. 


Updated Rating Definitions

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. 


Overall Rating Override 

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. 

Assessment Launch Schedule

Monday, July 13

  • Enrollment/Marketing

Monday, July 20

  • Campus Services

Monday, August 03

  • Operations

  • OIT

  • Human Resources

  • External Relations

  • Campus Expansion

  • Government Relations

  • Finance

All Performance Assessments Are Due September 18 

Updated Rating Definitions

To create clearer distinctions between Developing and Needs Improvement and promote more consistent performance evaluations. 

Rating: Developing

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.

Rating: Needs Improvement

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.

Overall Rating Override Feature

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

Performance Assessment Resources 

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

Resources and Technical Assistance 

Accessing Prior Year's Performance Assessments

To view or print your prior year’s performance review please follow these easy steps in Workday:

  1. Click on your profile picture and select View Profile.

  2. On left-hand menu, choose Performance.

  3. Select the desired review, either current performance assessment or prior year’s.

  4. Select View to see last year’s assessment or Create New PDF to generate a document for viewing, printing or saving.

Guides for Managers:

  • Staff Performance Assessments for Managers

  • Faculty Performance Assessments for Managers

  • Performance Assessments for Additional Reviewers

  • Performance Assessments for Next Level Managers

  • Setting Expectations: A Checklist to Save Yourself from “But that’s not what I wanted”

  • LinkedIn Learning: The Manager's Guide to Difficult Conversations

  • Franklin Covey OnDemand: Giving Feedback

  • Franklin Covey OnDemand: Navigating Difficult Conversations

  • Franklin Covey OnDemand: Coaching


Guides for Teammates:

  • Performance Categories

  • Staff Performance Self-Evaluation Assessment

  • Staff Performance Assessment Competencies

  • Faculty Performance Self-Evaluation Assessment

  • Faculty Performance Assessment Competencies

Why Performance Assessments Matter

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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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

We're Here to Support You

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. 

CONTACT US📧 1HR4U@tstc.edu📞 (254) 867-4810
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