Performance Evaluations

The Performance Evaluation is a necessary and beneficial process, which provides annual feedback to staff members about job effectiveness and career guidance. The performance review is intended to be a fair and balanced assessment of an employee's performance.

Probationary Period

Complete these forms before the end of the employee’s three-month and six-month anniversary of regular service with the University of Tennessee. 

• 3 Month Probationary Period Performance Review Form  
• 6 Month Probationary Period Performance Review Form 

Probationary Performance Evaluation Resources

• Probationary Performance Key Elements Guide

 

Updated Performance Evaluation document and process

The University of Tennessee now utilizes DASH for performance document records. As of 2025, performance documents are handled in DASH. To begin the process, login to DASH, click the Employee Self Service Finance, Human Resources, Facilities block, under the Me tab, click the Career and Performance tile.

From this area employees can set goals and review/initiate their annual performance evaluation document. 

Online training on this process is available in K@TE:

• MANAGERS: Understanding and Navigating the Annual Performance Review Process in DASH
• Employees: Understanding and Navigating the Annual Performance Review Process in DASH

 

Recorded sessions of instructor led training from 2024:

• Annual Performance Review - Employees
• Annual Performance Review - Managers

 

Employee Self Evaluation

The annual performance evaluation process begins with the employee completing a Self-Evaluation in DASH. Access the Self-Evaluation by going under the Me tab and clicking the Career and Performance tile. Then click Performance. Select the appropriate review cycle from the drop-down menu. Click the Staff Annual Performance Evaluation link to begin.

Performance Evaluation Resources

The following items are designed to be resources to assist you in completing a performance document in DASH:

• Performance Documents Tasks Explained
• Annual Performance Evaluation Flowchart
• Performance Review Key Elements Definitions
• Performance Review Rating Structure
• Performance Review Key Elements Guide

For Staff

• Employee Steps in DASH
• Employee Setting Goals in DASH

 

For Managers

• Manager Steps in DASH
• Manager Setting Goals in DASH
• Beware of Rater Errors
• Performance Improvement Plan*
• Position Description 
• Telework/Commuting Request and Agreement Form