Staff Performance Appraisals
Performance appraisals are intended to measure the extent to which the employee's performance meets the requirements of a particular position and to establish goals for the future, strengthen the relationship between you and the employee, open up channels of communication; appraise past performance, recognize good performance, identify areas that might require improvement and enable you to assess your own communication and supervisory skills.
STC is transitioning Staff paper performance appraisals to electronic through Workday, with a few exceptions. Staff who will need to complete the paper performance appraisal version will be notified by their supervisor. The Employee Relations; and Talent and Learning HR team is available for guidance. You may email HR_EmployeeRelations@southtexascollege.edu with your questions.
Workday Performance Appraisal training is available online and in-person for staff and staff supervisors. You are highly encouraged to register and attend one of the sessions below.
Faculty Performance Appraisals will remain unchanged and will follow the Faculty Evaluations Plan. Information may be found at Faculty Evaluation Plan.
Staff Guide to Evaluations in Workday - A session for any staff member completing an evaluation in Workday for FY 2024-2025.
| Date | Time | Location | Session Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Online | 387504 |
| 9/10/2025 | 1 - 2 PM | (In-Person) Pecan Campus | 387469 |
| 9/12/2025 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Online | 387509 |
| 9/19/2025 | 9 - 10 AM | (In Person) Mid-Valley Campus | 387816 |
| 9/22/2025 | 11 AM - 12 PM | Online | 387829 |
| 9/23/2025 | 9 - 10 AM | (In Person) Starr County Campus | 387875 |
Evaluations in Workday: A Manger’s Guide – A session for any supervisor of a staff member completing an evaluation in Workday for FY 2024-2025.
| Date | Time | Location | Session Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | 11 AM -12 PM | Online | 386598 |
| 9/10/2025 | 10 - 11 AM | (In person) Pecan Campus | 387515 |
| 9/10/2025 | 3 - 4 PM | (In person) Pecan Campus | 387810 |
| 9/11/2025 | 9 - 10 AM | Online | 387487 |
| 9/11/2025 | 12 - 1 PM | Online | 386598 |
| 9/12/2025 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Online | 387812 |
| 9/19/2025 | 10 - 11 AM | (In Person) Mid-Valley Campus | 387718 |
| 9/22/2025 | 9 - 10 AM | Online | 387822 |
| 9/23/2025 | 10 - 11 AM | (In Person) Starr Campus | 387872 |
For additional information, please contact HR Talent and Learning at Ext. 3723.
Employee Improvement Plan information and form:
Conduct and Performance Improvement Plan
Conduct and Performance Improvement Plan Form
Administrative Staff Performance Review Instructions
The supervisor will complete the entire performance appraisal form, by rating the level of the achievement, which most accurately describes the employee's performance on each factor.
In the spaces provided by each of the performance factors, you are encouraged to support your ratings with clarifying comments and specific examples, which occurred during the review period that determined or affected the level of achievement marked. Factors rated “Exceeds Requirements” or “Needs Improvement” must be supported with examples or reasons . Factors rated “Needs Improvement” should be listed in the Employee Goals and Objective for next year section (page 5) of the performance appraisal form.
After the performance appraisal is completed , the supervisor will schedule a meeting the with employee. The performance appraisal form is reviewed and signed by both the employee and the supervisor, and a copy is provided to the employee. The original performance appraisal form is sent to the Human Resource Office to be filed in the employee's personnel file.
Definition of Terms
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT - Performance is at a level below established objectives with the result that overall contribution is marginal and substandard. Performance requires a high degree of supervision.
MEETS REQUIREMENTS - Meets established objectives in a satisfactory and adequate manner. Performance requires normal to some degree of supervision.
EXCEEDS REQUIREMENTS - Job performance easily exceeds job requirements; performance approaches best possible attainment.
Professional Support/Technical Staff Performance Review Instructions
The supervisor will complete the entire performance appraisal form, by rating the level of the achievement, which most accurately describes the employee's performance on each factor.
In the spaces provided by each of the performance factors, you are encouraged to support your ratings with clarifying comments and specific examples, which occurred during the review period that determined or affected the level of achievement marked. Please note that factors 1-11 apply to all professional/technical staff and factors 12-15 apply only to professional technical staff with supervisory responsibilities. Factors rated "Consistently Exceeds Expectations" or "Consistently Below Expectations" must be supported with examples or reasons. Factors rated "Below Expectations" or "Consistently Below Expectations" should be listed in the current year’s goals section of the Employee Development and Goal Setting Form.
After the performance appraisal is completed, the supervisor will schedule a meeting the with employee. The performance appraisal form is reviewed and signed by both the employee and the supervisor, and a copy is provided to the employee. The original performance appraisal form is sent to the Human Resource Office to be filed in the employee's personnel file.
Definition of Terms
CONSISTENTLY BELOW EXPECTATIONS - Performance is at a level below established objectives with the result that overall contribution is marginal and substandard. Performance requires a high degree of supervision.
BELOW EXPECTATIONS - Meets some of the established objectives and expectations but definite areas exist where achievement is substandard. Performance requires somewhat more than normal degree of direction and supervision.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS - Meets established objectives in a satisfactory and adequate manner. Performance requires normal degree of supervision.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS - Accomplishments are above expected level or essential requirements.
CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS - Job performance easily exceeds job requirements; performance approaches best possible attainment.
