UTMB HANDBOOK OF OPERATING PROCEDURES

Section 5 Faculty Policies Subject 5.5 Evaluations Policy 5.5.1 Faculty Evaluations

11/01/95 - Originated - Reviewed w/ changes - Reviewed w/o changes Office of the President - Author

Faculty Evaluations

Audience

The information in this document is for use by any one completing a faculty member performance evaluation.

UTMB Policy

The UT System Board of Regents expect, and the Office of the Chancellor has directed, that a written performance evaluation for all classified, faculty, and administrative personnel be operable and used for merit review prior to each operating budget cycle. The President of UTMB has delegated to UTMB Deans) the responsibility for establishing annual written personnel evaluation procedures for their respective areas, subject to approval of the President, and in accordance with the general policies and administrative approval requirements outlined below.

Procedures

Before preparation of each operating budget, UTMB's Deans will advise the President by letter that performance evaluations have been completed on all personnel within their respective areas. Normally, this will occur before January 31st of each year, but other specific deadlines may be set by memorandum from the President. Normally, written performance evaluations will not be sent forward from the employee's home department except when specifically indicated in the procedures. However, the President or other appropriate UTMB Executive Officers may request a copy of the evaluation at any time, particularly when recommendation is made for salary increases or promotions. Performance ratings shall be based on the faculty member's meeting established goals, as reflected by the evaluation. While work outcomes may vary based on the specific job, there will be consistency in the measurement of performance-related work outcomes and behaviors. The performance evaluation will be used as a basis for decisions related to performance-based salary increases, promotions, and other conditions or privileges of employment.