References and Links

Performance Review Intro and Tool: From Organizational Effectiveness, an overview of performance evaluations and information about the online tool (accessible through Employee Self Service) used to complete Professional and Scientific staff reviews.

Performance Review Process: Deadlines, tips, and step-by-step processes for evaluating all staff groups, with links to forms and templates including a self-evaluation instrument designed for Merit staff.

Performance Descriptors: Defines the five descriptors (outstanding, exceeds expectations, successfully meets expectations, needs improvement, unsatisfactory) typically used in annual staff evaluations.

Setting Goals: Guidance and templates for setting employee goals, especially for Professional and Scientific staff.

Universal and Technical Competencies: Defines universal competencies expected of all employees and technical competencies associated with specific Professional and Scientific positions.

Community Expectations: Summary of UI core values, key policies, and other expectations for all University of Iowa employees.

Faculty Reviews: The Office of the Provost provides resources on how to conduct annual reviews for faculty and outlines review processes for probationary, non-tenure-track, and tenured faculty members, including best practices and common problems.

Employee Relations: Information and resources to help resolve conflicts, address performance issues, administer progressive discipline, and ensure fair and consistent treatment of employees.

Labor/Union Relations: Additional information specific to the university’s union-represented staff groups.