The UCPath staff performance appraisal management tool, ePerformance, is rolling out to the campus throughout the month of April. This module is replacing the previous appraisal tool (appraisals.ucsc.edu) with a secure, online evaluation platform through UCPath.
What’s Changing with ePerformance
ePerformance differs from the previous appraisal tool in a few ways that will make the creation of appraisals easier than before:
- Annual performance evaluations can be created in large batches, rather than one-by-one
- There is no need to manually set up signature hierarchies, as these are automatically generated in ePerformance
Additionally, supervisors can track their employee’s performance throughout the appraisal period with Performance Notes. Both supervisors and employees can also now nominate colleagues to participate in an employee’s annual performance evaluation.
ePerformance Rollout Timeline
The ePerformance module will be integrated over time in conjunction with UCSC’s staff annual evaluation timeline:
4/1/20 - 4/30/20: Staff Human Resources works with divisional ePerformance administrators to create batch evaluations
4/1/20 - 4/30/20: Annual performance evaluations created by divisional ePerformance administrators in preparation for completion by managers of the 2019-2020 performance cycle
5/5/20 - 8/14/20: Training for supervisors for the 2019-2020 annual performance cycle
8/31/20: Annual performance appraisals due for represented employees
9/4/20: Staff Human Resources survey is sent out to divisions for feedback on the ePerformance tool and processes
Fall 2020: As communicated in the Chancellor’s message to the campus on April 16, 2020, the due date for annual performance appraisals for non-represented staff has been delayed from July 31, 2020, until a date to be determined in the Fall.
Where to get Support
If you have any questions about the ePerformance evaluation process, please contact your ER Analyst.
