Now Launching • Updated Performance Management System
Built with your feedback to support staff growth, accountability, and organizational success.
We’re pleased to share Mississippi State University’s updated Performance Management System— a campus-wide initiative designed to make goals clearer, feedback timelier, and development more meaningful.
Campus survey responses1,200+
Core components3 pillars
University rolloutJanuary 2026
Built Through Collaboration
At the request of Executive Vice President & Provost, Dr. David Shaw, a Staff Performance Evaluation Task Force—representing multiple divisions—reviewed current practices, benchmarked national standards, and gathered extensive feedback, including a campus-wide survey with 1,200+ responses.
Your input was clear: staff want clarity, timely feedback, stronger goal alignment, and meaningful opportunities for development. These insights directly shaped the updated system.
Campus-wide involvementWhat your feedback told us
- Clearer goals and expectations
- Timely, actionable feedback
- Alignment with unit and university goals
- Opportunities for development & growth
What’s New
The updated system strengthens the evaluation process through three core components—supported by a simplified form, fairer structure, and more opportunities for dialogue.
Planning
Set clear, aligned goals at the start of each review cycle.
Coaching
Encourage ongoing, meaningful conversations between employees and supervisors.
Evaluating
Provide constructive, forward-focused feedback that supports growth.
Enhancements
- Streamlined evaluation form emphasizing narrative feedback, fairness, and goal alignment
- Optional mid-year check-ins to support regular dialogue
- Space for employee comments to strengthen fairness, transparency, and shared accountability
- Updated rating structure and competency focus—including the addition of integrity as a core value
What’s Next
Your engagement will ensure a smooth transition and a positive, growth-oriented experience at MSU.
Fall 2025
HRM rolls out tools, resources, and training to prepare supervisors and employees for the new system.
April 30, 2026
Due date for employee evaluations for calendar year 2025 using the CURRENT performance evaluation form.
January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Initial launch of the REVISED performance management program. The revised tool will be utilized to set goals for calendar year 2026.
Throughout 2026
Employees and supervisors will use the revised tool to track goals and mid-year check in. Training and support will be provided to ensure smooth transition and effective use of the new tool.
January 2027
Full adoption of the REVISED performance evaluation tool. Employees and supervisors will use the REVISED tool for performance evaluations for calendar year 2026. Forms are due April 30, 2027.
Register for Training
Choose a session that fits your schedule.
Go to Registration Need help? employment@hrm.msstate.edu