Staff Appraisals
Structured performance reviews for faculty and staff. Goal setting, competency evaluation, and development planning integrated with your educational ERP. Trusted by 500+ institutions.
Overview
Great education starts with great educators. OpenEduCat's Appraisals module provides a structured, fair, and development-focused approach to evaluating faculty and staff performance. Move beyond subjective annual reviews to continuous feedback, clear goal alignment, and actionable development plans that elevate your entire institution.
Key Features
Everything you need to manage staff appraisals effectively
Flexible Cycles
Configure annual, semi-annual, or continuous review cycles
Automated Scheduling
System triggers appraisals based on hire date, position, or calendar
Status Tracking
Dashboard shows completion status across all departments
Deadline Management
Automated reminders escalate as deadlines approach
Cycle Customization
Different cycles for faculty, staff, and administrative roles
SMART Goals
Guided goal creation ensures measurable, achievable objectives
Goal Cascading
Link individual goals to department and institutional objectives
Progress Updates
Regular check-ins on goal progress with evidence attachment
Weighting
Assign relative importance to different goals
Mid-Cycle Adjustment
Modify goals as priorities evolve during the cycle
Competency Libraries
Pre-built competencies for teaching, research, service, and leadership
Custom Competencies
Add institution-specific competencies and behaviors
Rating Scales
Configurable rating scales (1-5, exceeds/meets/below, etc.)
Behavioral Anchors
Clear descriptions of what each rating level looks like
Gap Analysis
Automatic identification of competency development needs
Peer Feedback
Collect input from colleagues who work closely with the employee
Student Evaluations
Incorporate teaching evaluations into faculty reviews
Self-Assessment
Structured self-reflection with side-by-side comparison
Upward Feedback
Anonymous feedback on supervisory effectiveness
External Stakeholders
Include parent or community feedback where appropriate
Development Goals
Set specific growth objectives based on performance feedback
Action Plans
Detailed steps with timelines and resources needed
Training Linkage
Connect development goals to available training programs
Progress Tracking
Monitor development plan execution throughout the year
Career Pathing
Show competency requirements for promotion and advancement
Completion Dashboards
Real-time view of appraisal cycle progress
Rating Distribution
Analyze rating patterns across departments and roles
Goal Achievement
Track goal completion rates and outcomes
Competency Analysis
Institution-wide view of competency strengths and gaps
Trend Analysis
Multi-year performance trend visualization
Seamless Integrations
Connect Staff Appraisals with your favorite tools and services
Plus REST API, webhooks, and custom integrations for your specific needs
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