By Jody Record, Media Relations

A training program for the new performance management initiative being introduced to supervisors and employees this fall begins next week at the MUB.

In February 2005, a sub-group of participants from “Managing@UNH” took the initiative to work with Human Resources to develop a new, consistent approach to performance management.

A campus philosophy was developed and endorsed by the President’s Cabinet, and a new performance assessment form was created. Open sessions were held with the staff councils, who lent their support to pilot the program.

Supervisors and employees from nine departments underwent training and utilized the new forms during the 2006 annual performance assessment process. A confidential survey was then conducted which generated a high rate of return. Based on the feedback gathered, changes were made to the performance assessment form.

Below is registration information for the two-hour training sessions running the end of September through mid-November.

For supervisors/managers of benefits-eligible staff: The program will include an overview of the University’s approach to performance management and its core components, including why performance management matters at UNH. It will also explain the process and introduce the new form to be implemented for the upcoming annual performance assessment process.

All managers and supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend so everyone is aware of the University’s expectation of managing performance. Advanced, on-line registration is required.

To register visit http://www.cistrainingcenter.unh.edu/hr.html Please select and register for one (1) session only. If you are unable to register on-line or have questions regarding the on-line registration process, please contact Christina VanHorn, HR training coordinator at 862-0519.

Dates and times - All sessions are in the MUB-

• Tuesday, Sept. 26, 8-10 a.m.or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., room 302, or 1:45 p.m.-3:45p.m., Theater I
• Wednesday, Sept.27, 8-10 a.m., room 330/332
• Tuesday, Oct. 3, 8-10 a.m., or 10:30-12:30 p.m., room302
• Thursday, Oct. 5, 8-10 a.m. or 10:30-12:30 p.m., room 302
• Wednesday, Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., room 330/332
• Wednesday, Nov. 1, 8-10 a.m. or10:30-12:30 p.m., room 330/332 or 1:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Theater I
• Thursday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., room 330/332 or 1:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Theater I
• Wednesday, Nov. 15, 8-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., room 330/332.

General information sessions for employees who are not responsible for the supervision of staff: This two-hour program is designed for staff members who receive an annual performance assessment. They cover how you can actively participate in the process and take more ownership of your professional development.

All staff members are strongly encouraged to attend this program so that all are aware of your role in the performance assessment process.

Advance registration is NOT required for these sessions. Managers should encourage their employees to attend one of the sessions below:

Dates and times - All sessions are in the MUB-

• Wednesday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., room 330/332
• Thursday, Oct. 5, 1:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Theater I
• Wednesday, Oct. 25, 8-10 a.m., 330/332
• Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Theater I