Employee Name (Last, First, Middle)	Employee ID	Date of Employment
Working Title	Department	Supervisor Name
Section 1: Check applicable review period 3-month 6-month 9-month 12-month Other
Section 2: Comment on employee’s progress towards meeting established performance expectations Optional attachments added
Section 3: Indicate overall results of review Contributor Performance shows consistent achievement toward meeting established performance expectations Below Contributor Performance shows deficiencies which interfere with the attainment of performance expectations (Complete an Employee Development Plan in Section 4)
Section 4: Establish an Employee Development Plan Must be completed for employee receiving Below Contributor rating Optional attachments added
Performance Objectives	Steps/Resources
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.
Section 5: End of Probationary Period Probationary period has been satisfactorily completed (typically at the 12-month interval) Probationary period has been extended until (see Policy #1322 for extension reasons) Employment is being terminated effective (contact your HR Consultant)
Supervisor signature	Date
Reviewer signature	Date
Employee signature	Date

What is the purpose of the form?

The Probationary Progress Review is used to assess a newly hired or re-hired classified employee’s progress towards learning job responsibilities and demonstrating strong capability for job performance during his/her probationary period. It is the university's policy to require satisfactory completion of a 12-month probationary period as a prerequisite to continued employment with the university for all classified employees.

When is the probationary employee’s performance reviewed?

A Probationary Progress Review must be conducted at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. The 12-month review should be conducted 3 weeks prior to the probationary period end date.

An interim Probationary Progress Review may be completed at any time during the probationary period to document the employee’s progress or to provide feedback to the employee. Any forms used for this purpose should be clearly labeled as “interim” after checking the “Other” box in Section 1.

Note: When the probationary period is extended, a new probationary end date is established and the employee must be notified by checking the appropriate box on the Probationary Progress Review in accordance with JMU Policy 1322 Probationary Period for

Classified Employees.

Who prepares the form?

The immediate supervisor prepares the Probationary Progress Review at the appropriate intervals and discusses the rating and comments with the reviewer (usually the supervisor’s supervisor). Both the supervisor and reviewer sign the form. The immediate supervisor then meets with the employee to discuss the employee’s progress towards meeting established performance expectations. The employee is the last person to sign the form.

Where does the form reside after completion?

The Probationary Progress Review form is an official document. The completed form must be sent to Human Resources at MSC 7009 for retention in the employee’s official personnel file. Supervisors retain a copy of the signed form and any supporting documentation. The employee is given a copy of the signed form, as well as any attachments.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the Probationary Progress Review?

Supervisors and employees are encouraged to contact their HR Consultant.