What's New in Personnel

The 2006-2007 Performance Review and Development cycle will be ending March 30, 2007. The process ends with the actual Performance Review, at which time the supervisor and the employee meet formally to discuss the employee's performance during the review period (3/30/06 - 3/30/07).

Self-Assessments may be completed by the employee throughout the review period and may serve as a discussion point during appraisal session. Forms are available in Lorraine DeSalvo's office.

The final review session should serve to provide the actual ratings and also to discuss areas to be developed.

These policies consolidate four categories of employees (Associate Staff, Classified-Exempt, Unclassified Staff and Academic Administrators) into one group of employees, which will now be referred to as Exempt Staff. Additionally, the program offers an opportunity for the USM to better retain, recruit and reward valued employees in today's competitive marketplace.

In order to address best business practices, the development of this program included the research of
information from our market competitors. The unique needs of our various institutions required the creation of policies which establish consistent USM principles, yet recognize the importance of flexibility at each of the institutions. These policies are designed to be fair and competitive for all Exempt Staff. The policies may be viewed on the Web at: WWW.USMH.USMD.EDU/PPEX/.

The OD&T section of Personnel Services offers a variety of professional development courses for University staff, including the new Supervisory Development Certificate Program. In addition to our normal course offerings, the staff of OD&T also provides other staff development services for campus employees, departments and groups. Any of our courses can be customized for campus department work groups, committees and other campus organizations. Training that is focused and tailored to meet a groups’ specific needs can be much more effective in influencing the entire work environment. Download Registration Form

The University of Maryland will implement new electronic forms and application software to support university business processes. To help employees develop the necessary computer skills, the Electronic Workplace Readiness Initiative has been established. General Information found on this website:

What is the Electronic Workplace Readiness Initiative?
What Basic Computer Skills Do I Need?
What if I Need Help to Develop My Computer Skills?
Where Can I Receive Additional Help?

Resources:
PHR Computer Skills Learning Tools
Learn Computer Skills in Walk-in Tutoring

You can now update your home and campus addresses, phone numbers, and email address on the Web! This is the same information published in the Faculty/Staff Directory, both in print and on the Web.

You can also change the name, address, and phone information of the person you have listed as your Emergency Contact, as well as several other items of a personal or demographic nature.

You may change your information as many times as you need, at any time that’s most convenient for you, from any place where you have Web access.