NP 3-31f - Appendix F - Abbreviated Faculty Performance Plan and Evaluation Form

Employee Name: _____________________________                     S-Number: _____________________

It is important to note the change of focus from the previous NP3-31. There is much less emphasis on goals and more emphasis on excellence within the faculty members’ individual role. Additionally, the focus on efforts to complete goals should also be incorporated into conversations. Conversations should focus on the faculty members, “documented responsibilities, job description, and efforts to complete goals”.

Faculty members who have completed five years of continuous service as a Faculty member at NJC and have achieved a Commendable rating for each of the last five years may, in agreement with their supervisor, may opt for an Abbreviated Faculty Performance Plan and Evaluation. The Abbreviated Plan differs from the Standard Plan in the following ways:

• There are only two required meetings. One for the initial plan and one for the end-of-year summary.
• Classroom observations by the Department Chair/Director are not required.
• Student course evaluations will be completed with the faculty member choosing one class and the Department Chair/Director choosing one class.
• The Initial plan does not require the same focus on goals as the Standard plan. Instead, Faculty may work with their supervisor to create an abbreviated plan for the year.

The Abbreviated Plan is intended to allow more flexibility for both the faculty member and their supervisor. It should include a summary of what the faculty member intends to accomplish for the year in teaching and service. The individual Department Chair/Director has the discretion to determine what constitutes an Abbreviated Plan for their department. The content of the plan should be developed in consultation with the faculty member.

The performance evaluation process is a collaborative effort between the faculty member and their supervisor. It is important that faculty member and supervisor collaborate on this document throughout the year and that each party understands the expectations of the other party. There are a minimum of two (2) required meetings throughout the year and the faculty member should complete (by typing) the appropriate section for each meeting prior to meeting with their supervisor.

• Meeting 1 – Initial plan (May 15 – September 30); agreement should be reached on the faculty members plan for the year. The plan must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to September 30^th.

• Meeting 2 – End-of-year summary (April 15 to June 15); faculty member will prepare a reflective summary of their activities for the year including the contribution and outcome of those activities to teaching, service and their performance goals.

Faculty Initial Plan (May 15 – September 30).