Learning Resources

In Person Classes For Supervisors

These classes are typically offered June-September.  If you would like to express interest in a Performance Management class, please email hrtraining@ucmerced.edu or contact your HR Business Partner.
 
Conducting Performance Appraisals

The performance appraisal provides an opportunity for a supervisor and employee to discuss past performance and make plans for the employee’s future performance and development. It is the process of measuring an employee’s performance in the current position and summarizes the employee’s contributions in specific areas over the entire appraisal period. A formal appraisal is conducted at least once a year, and is one of the many discussions you as a supervisor will initiate throughout the year to give formal and informal feedback about performance.

Instructed by Elaine Schilling.
Topics include:

  • Phases – preparation, writing the appraisal, communicating about the appraisal
  • Employee appraisal forms
  • Conducting performance conversations
  • Informal and formal feedback

Conducting Performance Appraisals and Conducting Performance Evaluations are treated as equals and offer similar information.  

Online Classes for Supervisors

The UC Performance Management series provides the fundamentals of performance management, including important information, tools and resources needed to support UC people managers in their roles. Learners are encouraged to download the Participant Playbook found within the course and use it, and the other resources in the course, to help capture key concepts, complete exercises, and use as a reference back on the job.  It is recommended you take the series in order.  Click here for course descriptions.

The eight-part series includes:

  • Performance Management Overview
  • Setting Expectations & Individual Performance Goals
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Engaging and Developing Employees
  • Conducting Performance Appraisals
  • Motivating, Recognizing and Rewarding Employees
  • Coaching for Performance and Development
  • Managing Corrective Action  

To Register

  1. Log in to the UC Learning Center using your UC Merced Net ID.
  2. Type CONDUCTING into the search bar on the left of your screen.
  3. Select the class you are interested in, click “Register” to see class details.
  4. Click “Submit” to actually register for the class.

Questions
Have questions regarding training, please contact hrtraining@ucmerced.edu.

Have questions regarding the Performance Evaluation process, please contact laborrelations@ucmerced.edu.