Annual performance reviews are a key component of employee development.
UT Policy HR0129, Performance Review, specifies that the objective of the annual review is to provide all regular University staff and their supervisors an opportunity to:
The Performance Review Summary Form (PDF) (Word) should be completed for all regular staff employees and submitted to Human Resources. Submission deadlines vary by campus and institute. Please make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader (click here to download).
A detailed explanation of the summary form's components and instructions about how to use the form are included in the accompanying Performance Review Instruction Form (PDF) (Word).
The Performance Review Summary Form is the only required form.
Several resources are available to help prepare supervisors and employees:
Three optional tools have been added to help supervisors make informed decisions about performance. The performance review summary form listed above is the only required form. The optional tools explained below can be used at supervisors’ discretion to help in completing the performance review summary form and to address improvement needs.
The Optional Administrator, Supervisor or Peer Review Form (PDF) (Word) allows supervisors to collect feedback about an employee’s performance from those who work with the employee. The form should be completed at the supervisor’s request and returned to the supervisor.
The Optional Review Form for Employees with Supervisory Responsibilities (PDF) (Word) allows supervisors to evaluate an employee’s ability to lead others and/or manage a department.
The Optional Performance Improvement Plan (PDF) (Word) can be used by supervisors after completing the Performance Review Summary Form to address areas needing attention with employees receiving overall ratings of Sometimes Achieves Expectations or Rarely Achieves Expectations on the summary form. It also provides an opportunity to discuss specific improvements needed for employees to Fully Achieve Expectations.
Additional staff performance review forms or other supporting documentation may be used as indicated by campus and institute Human Resources offices.
Please review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
If you need assistance or have other questions, please contact your Human Resources Office.
Linda Francisco
220 Conference Center Bldg.
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-8361
Mike Herbstritt
230 Conference Center Bldg.
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-2889
Dan Webb
207 Race Hall, Dept 3603
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-425-4221
J. Phillip Bright
112 Administration Building
Martin, TN 38238
Phone: 731-881-7845
Patricia Burks-Jelks
411 B. H. Goethert Pkwy.
MS-11
Tullahoma, TN 37388-9700
Phone: 931-393-7226
Jerry Hall
STE 722 910 Madison Building
910 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: 901-448-5613
