Annual Review Design Team

PURPOSE: Research and develop recommendations to implement a meaningful annual review process for all full-time employees.

Charter Sponsor: Cabinet

Contact for Questions: Kim Evans-Dame

TIMELINE: October, 2011 – March, 2012

Does

Research annual review processes at a minimum of six other community colleges – 3 SUNY (Monroe, TC3, choice) and 3 non-SUNY (Northern Essex, Owens, Lorrain).
Inventory all current annual review processes at MVCC and any guidelines set forth by collective bargaining agreements.
Develop preliminary recommendations and seek feedback from the College Senate.
Integrate feedback to develop final recommendations.
Recommend final proposal for a comprehensive review process that is aligned with the vision, mission, and values of MVCC.

Does Not

Make personnel policy.
Discuss individual evaluation or review anecdotes.

Guiding Points

• Consider the potential influence of a strengths-based approach to reviews.
• Keep recommendations aligned with the vision, mission and core values.
• Work to make recommendations with consistent minimum elements for all employee groups while accounting for differences among groups.
• Consider the benefits and pitfalls of both narrative and numerical-based reviews.
• Consider the importance and benefit of connecting performance reviews to employee enrichment opportunities.
• Integrate the work of other groups regarding the importance of clear expectations.
• Consider supervisor training regarding effective evaluations.