The performance appraisal process provides an opportunity to communicate performance feedback, review the job description, plan upcoming goals and objectives and develop an individual development plan. The program requires effort by both the employee and supervisor to identify strengths and improvement opportunities from a performance and development point of view.

The goal of performance appraisal is to allow an employee the opportunity to progress to their full potential in order to meet organizational needs and his/her personal development goals. Through this process, true teamwork and maximum performance can be achieved. The foundation of the performance appraisal process is improved communications between the employee and the supervisor. The Employee Relations unit is available to assist managers, supervisors, and employees in utilizing the appraisal process and resolving workplace performance issues.

West Virginia University classified employee performance appraisals consider core self-management traits as well as specific position objectives. In order to facilitate the review process, the assessment tool is customized by position occupational category. These forms may be accessed below:

Pre-appraisal form - appropriate for all positions
Form A - Clerical, Craft, Maintenance, Technical and Service positions
Form B - Professional positions
Form C - Administrative, Managerial, and Supervisory positions