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An overview of the performance review process for employees and supervisors.

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All staff members, no matter how skilled, need opportunities for continuous feedback

Both employees and supervisors/managers have a responsibility to actively participate in the performance management process.

The process includes planning for performance by setting clearly defined individual objectives, on-going coaching (formal and informal), and highlighting success, while emphasizing the importance of follow-through. The process aligns with the University’s mission, specifically providing opportunities for learning, discovery, and engagement.

What are competencies?

The University has Value-Based Competencies that align with the University's mission, vision, core values and creed.

Overview of the review process

There is an opportunity to participate in the formal process semi-annually. 

Step 1: Create individual performance objectives

Enter your individual personal goals in the Objectives module on connectU. These goals should support the employee's individual performance and the department's success. The objectives aren't required, however, they ensure a more robust review process. These objectives (including comments) will be incorporated into the review performance form. 

Need additional help setting up Objectives? Watch the short video tutorial below.

View Video

Step 2: Refer the 2025 review cycle timeline below.

2025 Performance Review Timeline

Performance Objectives

Form available (if not earlier)At the latestStep of the review process
Available now!Employee and/or supervisor enters objectives for calendar year 2025

Semi-annual Review Period | January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Form available (if not earlier)At the latestStep of the review process
March 17, 2025March 26, 2025Quarter 1: Employee reports on progress of objective(s) and performance
March 27, 2025April 7, 2025Quarter 1: Supervisor reviews progress
May 19, 2025May 28, 2025Semi-annual: Employee reports on progress of objectives(s) and performance
May 29, 2025June 9, 2025Semi-annual: Supervisor reviews progress
June 10, 2025June 19, 2025Semi-annual: Next level manager reviews progress
June 20, 2025June 30, 2025Semi-annual:Supervisor and employee performance discussion
July 1, 2025July 11, 2025Semi-annual: Employee acknowledgement

 

Semi-annual Review Period | July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Form available (if not earlier)At the latestStep of the review process
November 3, 2025November 12, 2025Employee completes self-review; rate performance on objective(s) and value based competencies
November 13, 2025November 21, 2025Supervisor completes review; rate performance on objective(s) and value based competencies
November 24, 2025December 5, 2025Next Level Manager to review and may provide an overall performance comment (optional step)
December 8, 2025December 17, 2025Supervisor confirms the in-person performance discussion meeting
December 18, 2025January 12, 2026Employee acknowledges completed review

Frequently asked questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about performance reviews.

Providing feedback on performance is a best practice. Your employees deserve your attention and assessment.

The organization charts are based on data from SAP. If there’s an error, please email hr@olemiss.edu to request an update.

Objectives: Have you entered an objective in the Objectives module? The performance review form requires a minimum of one objective and a maximum of five.

View Objectives Handout

Access: The performance review form is only available during specific windows of time. Please refer to the performance review calendar on this page.

Reference the form for due dates.

This means the previous “owner” of the form didn’t submit it before the deadline, and the system automatically moved the form to the next step.

Employees and supervisors can always check the status of the form. In ConnectU, use the drop-down menu and select “Performance.” If the form isn’t in your mailbox, click “En Route” to see where it is.

If you are an employee and need help filling out Objectives or completing steps of the review process, please contact the HR Service Center. 

If you are a supervisor and need help with the review process, contact your HR Partner:

Our current HR Partners:
Chancellor Division 
Provost Division
VCAF Division (includes Facilities Management) 
Hunter Haney
hehaney@olemiss.edu
(662) 915-1470
Schedule Appointment		Comfort Agyin-Birikorang 
comfort@olemiss.edu
(662) 915-5445
Schedule Appointment		Rocklyn Reed
rjreed@olemiss.edu
(662) 915-1585
Schedule Appointment

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