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PSU Performance Evaluation Policy



The University recognizes the importance of employee evaluation systems, and is committed to providing employees with valuable feedback regarding their performance. It is the policy of PSU to formally evaluate all employees on a regular basis according to the schedule requirements for specific employee groups as follows:

 

Employee Group
Review Schedule

Classified employees

 

Annually by the employee’s eligibility date as per SEIU bargaining agreement, Article 56 Sec 2.

There are two appraisal forms for classified employees: one for information technology positions and one for all other classifications.

See the HR website for forms: http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/documents/index.htm#Performance

AAUP/Academic Professionals

Annual review to occur at date scheduled by OAA (generally occurs in May) of each year as per AAUP bargaining agreement Article 17 Sec 8(a).

Departments/work units may select from two appraisal forms with the proviso that once selected the same form be used consistently for all Academic positions within the department/unit.

See the HR website for forms: http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/documents/index.htm#Performance

 

AAUP/Fixed Term Faculty

Annually during years 1-6, every 3 years after year 6 if on a multiple year contract; as per AAUP bargaining agreement Article 18 Sec 3(a)(6).

Each department/academic unit shall establish guidelines for review that are approved by the Dean and Provost in compliance with Article 18. For fixed-term faculty on an annual appointment, review completed by March 15; those on a multi-year appointments, review completed by June 15 of the first year of the multi-year appointment.

Tenure Track Faculty

Annual review and major review at years three and six as per Promotion and Tenure Guidelines. Each department establishes its peer review systems as per the P&T Guidelines.

 

Post Tenured Faculty

As per AAUP bargaining agreement Article 16 and the departmental schedule for post tenure reviews.

Each tenured faculty member shall be assigned a review committee. The faculty of each academic unit shall adopt formal procedures for the selection of peer review committees that are subject to approval by the Office of Academic Affairs as part of the departmental guidelines. These procedures must be published and distributed to all members of the organizational unit to whom they apply.

 

AFT/Adjunct Faculty

Once every six terms worked or by request as per Article 7 Sec 7 of the AFT collective bargaining agreement.

Each department establishes its own review system.

Unclassified/
Unrepresented/
Excluded Employees

Annually each fiscal year. The department/work unit may establish a review system utilizing existing forms, available on the Human Resource's Web site, or select the approach and appraisal tool that best meets their needs with the approval of Human Resources and in conformance with established criteria. Once the approach is determined the same form and process must be used consistently for all unclassified/unrepresented positions within the department/unit. Performance reviews for excluded employees may differ for ranked and unranked positions. Departments/work units may select the most suitable approach with approval of the VP/Provost or Human Resources.

See the HR website for forms: http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/documents/index.htm#Performance

 

Student Employees

Student employees would benefit from feedback on their work performance. You may do so informally or wish to conduct more formal performance appraisals for student workers, the decision to do so is discretionary. The HR website provides some suggestions to assist you.

See the link at: http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/manager_student/xa_performance.htm

 



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