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UNO’s Annual Performance Review Cycle for Staff

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About the Evaluation Cycle

The UNeVal performance evaluation cycle begins March 9 and runs through May 29, 2026. During this time, staff will receive email notifications with instructions to begin and complete their annual performance review. Please take a moment to carefully review the guidelines before starting the process to ensure you understand the timeline and expectations.

UNO Human Resources (UNO HR) appreciates your timely participation and commitment to this important process. Annual performance reviews are mandatory and must be completed per University of Nebraska System policy.


Performance Review Timeline Guidelines

March 9, 2026 – April 10, 2026

Employees: Complete your self-assessment and submit it to your evaluator.

April 13, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Evaluators: Complete your portion of each employee’s review and schedule one-on-one meetings.

May 11, 2026 – May 29, 2026

  • Evaluators: Conduct one-on-one meetings and finalize the reviews.
  • Employees: Submit your final acknowledgment after meeting with your evaluator.

Key Points to Remember

Rating Scale

UNO uses a five (5)-point grading system with clear descriptions for each rating.

Performance Indicators

Reviews include eight (8) performance indicators:

  1. Job Knowledge
  2. Quality of Work
  3. Problem-Solving
  4. Productivity
  5. Interpersonal Skills
  6. Customer Service
  7. Accountability and Attendance
  8. Culture and Environment

Supervisor Section

Supervisors will complete an additional section evaluating employees' management skills.

Additional Sections

Document Essential Job Duties, Self-Development, and Noteworthy Accomplishments from the performance period.

Overall Ratings Field

The system auto-calculates an average rating for all eight indicators to provide an accurate overall performance score.

Probationary Review Exemption

Employees who participated in a Probationary Review from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, are exempt from completing an Annual Review unless otherwise requested by their manager.

Deadlines

  • The final deadline for employees and managers to complete the entire review process is May 29, 2026.
  • June 1, 2026 - June 12, 2026: Submit rate increases to budget.
  • Failure to complete evaluations by this date may impact any potentially system-approved merit increases.

Support Resources

UNeVal Application Assistance

For help navigating the application, contact Carolyn Carissimo at ccarissimo@unomaha.edu.

Writing Reviews and Guidance

For assistance with writing reviews or guiding employees through the process, contact Rachel Radel at rradel@unomaha.edu.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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