The Performance Development Program (PDP) is UMB's formal process for employee evaluation and development. Participating in the PDP process is a critical responsibility for every supervisor, and it is expected that an evaluation be completed at the end of the performance cycle. By using the process, employees are clear about goals, objectives, and expectations that are essential to an employee’s development and overall success.

Performance Development Program - Supervisor & Faculty Who Supervise Staff Training

The 2023 - 2024 Performance Development Program (PDP) Evaluation Form has been updated with enhanced features. Learn more about the PDP updates and exciting enhancements in this course for Supervisor & Faculty Who Supervise Staff.

Upon competition of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand how UMB Merit will be allocated and integrated into the PDP process for eligible employees and what it means for Supervisors
• Increase understanding of performance rating categories and application (Outstanding, Above Standards, Meets, Below Standards, and Unsatisfactory)
• Enhance understanding of the UMB Performance Development Program
• Learn how to use new features in the online UMB Performance Development Program Evaluation Form
• Engage employees in creating SMART goals and objectives and provide effective feedback using two-way communication to develop strengths and increase performance
• Conduct effective performance review meetings
• Locate and use tools and resources and learn where to go for questions and support

Training for Supervisors or Faculty members who supervise Staff will be held on the following dates and times. If you are a Supervisor or Faculty member who supervises Staff, please sign up for a training session using the Supervisor Training Registration Link. If you are a Supervisor or Faculty member who supervises Staff and have attended the Supervisor training, you do not need to participate in the Staff training.

Performance Development Program - Staff Training

The 2023 - 2024 Performance Development Program (PDP) Evaluation Form has been updated with enhanced features. Learn more about the PDP updates and exciting enhancements in this course for Staff.

Upon competition of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand how UMB Merit will be allocated and integrated into the PDP process for eligible employees
• Increase understanding of performance rating categories and application (Outstanding, Above Standards, Meets, Below Standards, and Unsatisfactory)
• Enhance understanding of the UMB Performance Development Program
• Learn how to use new features in the online UMB Performance Development Program Evaluation Form
• Learn how to engage in two-way communication and participate in development of SMART goals and objectives to build strengths and increase performance
• Locate and use tools and resources and learn where to go for questions and support

If you are UMB Staff member, please sign up for a training session using the Staff Training Registration Link. This training is for all Staff.

 Performance Development Program Support Information:

1. For day-to-day questions or inquiries related to School/Unit specific timelines and criteria that are established by Deans or VP's, please contact your designated School/Unit HR representative.
2. For help with how to use the online portal, please contact the PDP Solution Center Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. starting April 1 through June 3 at 410-706-7601 or email PerformanceManagement@umaryland.edu.
3. For technical issues, please contact the Help Desk weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at help@umaryland.edu or 410-706-HELP (4357). For more information, please visit their website at https://www.umaryland.edu/helpdesk/.
4. For questions regarding the Performance Development Program, please contact your designated ELR representative or please contact the general ELR Department to be routed to the next available representative at HRELR@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7302.
5. Staff and Supervisor tools and resources will be available online!

Need help getting started with the UMB Performance Evaluation? Instructions, frequently asked questions, and other resources are available:

• PDP Resources for Staff
• PDP Resources for Supervisors

Performance Improvement

A performance improvement plan is a plan that communicates performance expectations, where an employee is not meeting the expectation and instructions on what must be done to correct deficiencies and the timeframe in which it should be accomplished. This plan can be constructed with the assistance of Employee and Labor Relations.

Related Policies

• USM Policy on the Performance Management Program
• UMB Policy on the Performance Management Program
• MOU: Article 5. Performance Evaluation