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Your annual review is a dedicated opportunity to reflect on the impact of your work in 2025. It is a chance to step back and notice the progress you made, the problems you helped solve, and the people you supported. Consider the projects you advanced, the service you delivered, and the ways you strengthened how our university moves forward.

In many roles, impact is demonstrated through dependable follow-through, sound judgment, and the steady work that keeps learning, research, and operations moving. Use this moment to capture a few clear examples and to align on what strong performance looks like for the year ahead.

Tips for Meaningful Performance Management

💬 Keep feedback ongoing — Build in brief check-ins throughout the year, so nothing important is saved for one conversation.

🎯 Set aligned goals — Define a few clear priorities that support both your growth and the university’s mission.

🌱 Embrace professional development — Support continuous learning that builds skills and supports growth and future goals.

Appreciation is how we make people feel seen for the work they contribute every day. When recognition is specific and timely, it strengthens trust, reinforces what matters most, and supports a culture of respect across the university. Recognition is meaningful when it names the contribution and its effect, whether that effect was progress on a project or the steady support that kept work moving smoothly.

Make space to recognize all employees, including student employees, whose efforts often shape the daily experience of those around them. Small, consistent moments of acknowledgment build connection over time and help sustain our shared commitment to excellence.

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