Providing employees with feedback on their job performance is critical in creating an engaged workforce which delivers on the university’s strategy and goals and exemplifies our mission. The annual performance appraisal process is designed to support and develop employees by providing specific feedback on their goals and job responsibilities through both a one-on-one conversation with their supervisor and a written appraisal document. The appraisal addresses not only the job content – the “what” of the role -- but also how the work was accomplished. An effective performance appraisal process enhances an employee’s job performance while establishing good communication channels between the employee and the supervisor.
Performance management is an ongoing process. Used effectively, it is a driver for high-impact results to support our Catholic, Jesuit mission and achieve the goals of Beyond Boundaries: Marquette’s Strategic Plan.
We know that performance management practices are invaluable to ensuring employees are fully engaged in their work and bring their best to the University every day. Engaged employees are those who are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace. They have high satisfaction with the recognition they receive for work accomplishments; their relationships with coworkers; and supervisors.
Step 1: Strategy and Objectives: Know and understand Marquette’s strategy and your department’s goals and objectives. (beginning of the fiscal year)
Employee engagement survey results have shown that most employees know how their work relates to Marquette’s mission, although just over half understand how their work contributes to the goals of Beyond Boundaries: Marquette’s Strategic Plan.
Grounded by our Guiding Values and inextricably tied to the university’s mission and vision, Beyond Boundaries sets in motion a clear strategy for Marquette’s future — where we want to be, how we will get there and what we can do to go further, to Be The Difference for our students. Beyond Boundaries is an integrated, actionable plan built around six themes. Together, these themes set the course for Marquette to be recognized among the most innovative and accomplished Catholic, Jesuit universities in the world.
Step 2: Goal Setting: Working with your supervisor, determine what is expected of you over the next year, considering how your goals and job responsibilities will contribute to your department’s goals and Marquette’s strategic plan. (beginning of the fiscal year)
Setting individual goals on an annual basis is a best practice for high-performing institutions. They should align with the goals of the University, the department, and be reviewed throughout the year and adjusted as necessary. One effective way to set goals is to use the SMART method. A S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined as one that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Working with your supervisor at the beginning of the fiscal year, determine what goals to achieve over the coming year, considering how this work will contribute to departmental and University goals. Use the Performance Management Form to document your goals as this will serve as the basis for your annual review.
Progress Updates
It is important to meet regularly with your supervisor and other stakeholders to review progress, celebrate achievements, identify areas of improvement, and adjust as needed. Document any achievements, progress, or changes on the form throughout the year.
Step 3: Development Planning: Discuss options for growth and development during regular update meetings with your supervisor. (throughout the year)
Discussing opportunities for development and growth throughout the year is important for many reasons:
Once determined, add development goals to your Performance Management Form.
Step 4: Performance Appraisal: Working with your supervisor, reflect on your goals and performance over the past year (late Spring of fiscal year)
Providing employees with feedback on their job performance is critical in creating an engaged workforce which delivers on the university’s strategy and goals and exemplifies our mission. The annual performance appraisal process is designed to support and develop employees by providing specific feedback on their goals and job responsibilities through both a one-on-one conversation with their supervisor and a written appraisal document.
The appraisal addresses not only the job content – the “what” of the role -- but also how the work was accomplished. An effective performance appraisal process enhances an employee’s job performance while establishing good communication channels between the employee and the supervisor.
Beginning of the Fiscal Year
Ongoing Throughout the Year
Late Spring of Fiscal Year
The Performance Management Form, which an employee and their supervisor will be updating throughout the year will serve as a basis for this discussion. Detailed instructions are included.
To begin, the supervisor shares the performance appraisal timeline and expectations with their team. The supervisor may use the following tools/resources to assist with the appraisal process:
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