ANNUAL EVALUATION FORM
Academic Advisors and UGS Specialists
College of Engineering
Name:
Date:
Name of Person Conducting Evaluation:
Name of Department or Academic Unit:
Number of Years Service in Current Assignment:
Number of Years Total Service at M.S.U.:
Employment Status: [ ]
Temporary (appointment with end date)
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Probationary Appointment in Academic Specialist Appointment System
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Continuing Appointment Status in Academic Specialist Appointment
System
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Senior
Specifics of Position Assignment
Provide an outline of duties and responsibilities as required by the position in academic
advising/teaching/curriculum development, research, and service/outreach. Include any administrative
roles related to functional assignments.
Goal Setting and Prioritizing:
By agreement of specialist and supervisor, specific areas may be selected for development or as a
priority for a given year. These goals should be identified within the text of the Annual Specialist
Annual Report, and restated in this form prior to the evaluation.
Evaluator ___________________________
Specialist _______________________________
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Communication: Has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents.
This may include current and prospective students, faculty, university staff, administration, and any
external contacts, including professional colleagues and employers. Active representation through
daily work responsibilities as well as internal and external committees and activities, and includes both
oral and written communication.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Professional Contribution: Actively involved in local, state, regional, or national organizations that
support discipline. This includes presentations, publications, committee membership, offices held, as
well as, awards, honors, and other formal recognition by peer groups. Participates in courses,
seminars, conferences, and meetings.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Problem Solving: Has demonstrated the ability to effectively identify and resolve student and/or
administrative issues in relation to work responsibilities. Manages crises as well as everyday issues
with relative ease. Presents possible and alternative solutions when identifying issues of concern.
Provides others with the appropriate guidance to problem resolution.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Diversity: Supports policies and programs to promote diversity. Sensitive to cultural differences and
aware of the potential for conflicts and misunderstandings in a diverse working environment. Relates
effectively to individuals regardless of cultural differences. Able to listen to, and understand the views
of others, including building constructive relationships with colleagues.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Student Interactions: Effectively relates to students in a variety of situations. Able to communicate
with students in a clear and concise manner. Accessible to students. Supervises student assistants in
an effective manner. Knowledgeable about academic requirements, programs, policies, and student
services within the college and across campus.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Service/Outreach: Participates in department, college, university and ad hoc committees. Service to
local, regional, state, and federal committees. Assists in providing advice, guidance, assistance, for
public, public officials, and industry. Successful in project reaction/generation, entrepreneurship and
project funding; and management of same. Represents the department, college, and university in
presentations to service and professional groups.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Intitiatives: Keeps current with developments in the field through professional journals,
memberships, and activities. Shows initiative in making suggestions to promote effective change.
Makes continuous effort to improve course content, format, and advising methodologies. Offers
creative or alternative solutions to departmental issues and for providing continuous quality
improvement. Initiates activities with minimal direction.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Knowledge of Policies and Procedures: Understands and adheres to Department, College and
University policies and procedures in performing job responsibilities and providing information and
service to students.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Course Involvement: Knowledgeable about discipline or subject matter. Offers well organized
courses involving advanced planning and adherence to course goals and objectives. Utilizes the SIRS
and SOCS forms. Adheres to Code of Teaching Responsibility. Accessible to students. Integrates
technological advances into the classroom setting effectively.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Supervisory and Administrative Roles: Supervises student assistants, TAs, RA’s, and GA’s in an
effective manner. Effective use of program resources to ensure responsiveness, quality, and cost
effectiveness consistent with objectives. Accepts responsibility, delegates, and organizes unit activity
to facilitate conduct of programs. Evaluates programs, procedures, and problems and makes relevant
decisions in a timely, objective fashion. Formulates organized, effective plans and programs to achieve
unit objectives. Institutes and responds in a timely manner to administrative needs and actions.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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Research: Knowledge about discipline or subject matter. Can and does apply knowledge to research
assignments. Well organized and meets deadlines, writes clear and well organized reports. Upgrades
laboratory and computing resources. Develops and manages resources required to conduct research.
Individual goal (if any):
Progress towards Goal:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Comments:
Suggestions for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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OVERALL EVALUATION AND SUMMARY COMMENTS
Individualized Goals:
Progress towards Goals:
Exceeds Expectations __________
Meets Expectations ____________
Needs Improvement ___________
Does not Meet Expectations ____________
Summary Comments:
Overall Plan for Development: (Suggestions may be made without regard to having met
expectations.)
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