Faculty Performance Tracking & Improvement Template

Faculty Performance Tracking & Improvement in Priority Matrix

Monitor and enhance faculty performance to align with institutional goals and improve student outcomes.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical and Immediate

• Conduct Annual Performance Reviews - annually
  Conduct formal performance reviews with each faculty member on an annual basis. Use the performance tracking data and improvement plans as a basis for the review.
• Evaluate System Effectiveness - annually
  Evaluate the effectiveness of the performance tracking system on an annual basis. Make adjustments as necessary to improve its utility and accuracy.
• Monitor Progress on Improvement Plans - ongoing
  Regularly check in with faculty members to monitor their progress on their professional development plans. Provide support and resources as necessary.
• Define Performance Metrics - due in 1 week
  Establish clear, objective performance metrics for faculty. These should align with institutional goals and student outcomes.☐ Subtask1 ☐ Subtask2
• Create Performance Tracking System - due in 2 weeks
  Develop a system for tracking faculty performance based on defined metrics. This could be a spreadsheet, a database, or a software solution.
• Initiate First Round of Performance Tracking - due in 4 weeks
  Start the first round of performance tracking. Collect data and monitor progress.
• Analyze Initial Performance Data - due in 6 weeks
  Analyze the data collected from the first round of performance tracking. Identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.

Important but not Urgent

• Provide Ongoing Support - ongoing
  Offer ongoing support to faculty members as they work to improve their performance. This could include resources, training, or mentorship.
• Refine Improvement Plans - as needed
  Regularly review and adjust individual professional development plans to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
• Train Faculty on Performance Metrics - due in 3 weeks
  Provide training to faculty members on the performance metrics and how they will be used to track and improve performance.
• Discuss Results with Faculty - due in 7 weeks
  Meet with faculty members to discuss the results of the performance tracking. Provide feedback and discuss potential strategies for improvement.
• Develop Individual Improvement Plans - due in 8 weeks
  Work with each faculty member to develop a personalized professional development plan based on their performance data.

Less Important but Immediate

• Celebrate Successes - ongoing
  Recognize and celebrate faculty members who meet or exceed their performance goals. This can motivate others to improve.
• Encourage Peer Collaboration - ongoing
  Promote a culture of collaboration among faculty members. Encourage them to share best practices and support each other's improvement efforts.
• Maintain Transparency - ongoing
  Maintain transparency about the performance tracking process and results. This can build trust and buy-in from faculty members.
• Gather Feedback from Faculty - due in 5 weeks
  Collect feedback from faculty members about the performance tracking system and process. Make adjustments as necessary.

Less Important, Not Immediate

• Plan for Future Needs - ongoing
  Consider future needs and changes in the higher education landscape. Update the performance tracking system and metrics as necessary to stay ahead of the curve.
• Review and Adjust Performance Metrics - every 6 months
  Review the performance metrics and make adjustments as necessary to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
• Stay Current with Best Practices - ongoing
  Stay up-to-date with best practices in faculty performance management. Incorporate new strategies and ideas as appropriate.
• Update Training Materials - as needed
  Keep training materials up-to-date with any changes to the performance metrics or tracking system.