UMB Performance Management Program (PMP)
The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Performance Management Evaluation Program (PMP) is designed to foster continuous growth by aligning employee performance with departmental and institutional goals. This program encourages open communication, professional development, and constructive feedback to support career advancement and organizational success.
The performance review cycle begins each year on April 1 and ends the following year on March 31. There are three major phases to the performance evaluation review cycle.
Phase 1 – Performance Planning Period
The supervisor and employee will set operational and learning goals and objectives for the upcoming review cycle.
- Non-exempt Employees: Begins May 1.
- Exempt Employees: Begins June 1.
Phase 2 – Performance Feedback & Development
The supervisor provides continuous feedback throughout the evaluation cycle.
- Ongoing throughout the year.
- Conduct mid-cycle reviews at approximately the mid-point of the evaluation cycle.
Phase 3 – Performance Evaluation
Complete Mid-Year performance evaluations.
- Non-exempt employees: Required. Due October 31.
- Exempt employees: Encouraged but optional. Due November 30.
Complete Annual Performance evaluations.
- Non-exempt employees: Due April 30.
- Exempt employees: Due June 1.
- Supervisors will communicate deadlines with employees.
- Includes completion of a self-evaluation (optional, but encouraged), as communicated by the supervisor.
Employees and supervisors can access the platform for PDP Evaluations by going directly to the PDP Evaluation Form or through myUMB Portal.