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UPWARD EVALUATION
VP’S, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, DIRECTORS, & SUPERVISORS
ADMINISTRATIVE STYLE AND EFFECTIVENESS
NAME & JOB TITLE OF EMLPOYEE BEING EVALUATED:
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Date:__________________________
This evaluation form should be used by an employee’s direct supervisor to gather feedback regarding the
administrative style & effectiveness of the appropriate person named above prior to the employees annual
performance review. The administering supervisor will combine submitted data from this survey to be discussed
during an employee’s annual evaluation. The purpose is to improve feedback and to provide a basis for improving
administrative practices and personnel recommendations. You are requested to answer the questions on this form
as honestly and objectively as possible. You need not sign your name, since only group results will be compiled by
the employees’ immediate supervisor. Your participation will be most helpful if you identify both strengths and
weaknesses. Please circle a response below for each of the questions.
I. Attributes of the VP/Dean
For the attributes listed below, circle the number that best describes the employee being evaluated. Use "1" or "2" if
the first word or phrase is most descriptive; use "4 or "5" if the second word is most descriptive; use "3" if the
employee dis
plays both attributes equally. “CJ” indicates that you cannot judge this attribute.
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Friendly (1 or 2) vs. Unfriendly (4 or 5)
Organized (1 or 2) vs. Disorganized (4 or 5)
Dedicated to institution (1 or 2) vs. Dedicated to self (4 or 5)
Flexible (l or 2) vs. Rigid (4 or 5)
Sensitive to others (1 or 2) vs. Insensitive to others (4 or 5)
Open to ideas (1 or 2) vs. Closed-minded (4 or 5)
Democratic (1 or 2) vs. Autocratic (4 or 5)
Motivating (1 or 2) vs. Discouraging (4 or 5)
Realistic (1 or 2) vs. Unrealistic (4 or 5)
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CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
II. Strengths and Weaknesses
To what degree do each of the following constitute a "strength" or a "weakness" of the employee being
evaluated? Use the following scale to indicate your ranking below.
1 - Definite weakness 4 = More strength than weakness
2 = More weakness than strength 5 = Definite strength
3 In between CJ = Cannot judge
10.
Communicates and displays a visionary and futuristic plan ................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
11.
Develops sound practices ...............................................................................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
12.
Displays knowledge/expertise related to work assignments ................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
13.
Makes wise decisions ................................................................................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
14.
Initiates actions which resolve problems in a timely manner ................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
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Offers sound advice ................................................................................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
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Contributes positively to the institution's image and reputation ................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
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Informs me about matters which affect me and/or my work ................................
2
3
4
5
CJ
18.
Seeks opinions of others before suggesting policies which affect them……..1
2
3
4
5
CJ
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CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
CJ
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III. Specific Duties
Please circle the number or letters that best describes your opinion about the following statements.
1 = Definitely False 4 = More True than False
2 = More False than True 5 = Definitely True
3 = In Between CJ = Cannot Judge
19. The employee effectively communicates information regarding the
school/department's policies, priorities, and accomplishments .......................
1 2
3
4
5
CJ
20. The employee provides quality student support services (e.g., consultation
to students experiencing academic difficulty, recruitment, advising
student organizations and activities) ............................................................. 1
1 2
3
4
5
CJ
21. The employee provides effective professional and public service ............... 1
1 2
3
4
5
CJ
IV. Overall
22. What kind of job is the employee doing? Poor______Fair______Good_______
Excellent__________ Superb___________ I don't know or can’t answer__________
24. Does the employee have your confidence?
Definitely yes____________
Yes, but I have reservations about this__________
No, but I have reservations about this_____________
Definitely no______________
I have no opinion or unknown__________
V. Additional Observations
In this section, you are invited to make additional observations and suggestions for improvement. Written responses
will be summarized and typed by the administering supervisor before being reviewed with the employee so that
handwriting cannot be used to identify the rater. Use additional pages as needed.
25. What are the employees’ main strengths?
26. What reservations do you have about the employee in their current role?
27. What reservations do you have about the employee in their current role?
28. What changes (in priorities, style, organization, policy) do you feel would improve the employees’
effectiveness?
CJ
CJ
CJ