Throughout the fall, TCU staff and managers have received reminders to complete Mid-Year Check-Ins, an important step in the performance review process. By November 30, the written portion should be finalized, as Employee Self-Evaluations open on December 1.
Why Self-Evaluations Matter
Your self-evaluation is more than a form—it’s your opportunity to tell the story of your year. It’s where you highlight your impact, capture your accomplishments, and reflect on the skills you’ve developed or want to strengthen.
Use specific examples, measurable outcomes, and insights from your work over the past year to show your contributions clearly. If you participated in a Mid-Year Check-In, revisit your notes and any milestones you tracked in the PageUp Journal. This feature is a great way to record completed projects, kudos, and wins throughout the year, helping you paint a full picture of your growth and success.
Managers juggle many priorities, and self-evaluations are a helpful reminder of the value you bring to your team and to TCU. A thoughtful, detailed reflection helps ensure your work gets the visibility it deserves.
Following last year’s successful pilot, all employees now have the opportunity to provide feedback to their managers as part of the performance review process.
The Manager Feedback Survey is available only during the Self-Evaluation step and takes just a few minutes to complete. Feedback is anonymous and collected by Human Resources. Once the full performance cycle ends in March, managers receive a summary report from an Employee Success Partner and may discuss key takeaways in follow-up conversations.
Employees can access the survey directly from:
- The Self-Evaluation start page
- The Final Review page
- The HR email that opens the Self-Evaluation step
When completing the survey, you’ll be asked to enter your manager’s email address so HR can route responses correctly.
2025–2026 Performance Review Timeline
Self-Evaluation: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Employees reflect on their accomplishments and challenges, then submit their Self-Evaluation
to their manager anytime between December 2 and January 31.
Manager Feedback Survey:
Available during the Self-Evaluation step via the HR email link and within PageUp.
Manager Review and Meetings: December 2, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Once an employee submits their Self-Evaluation, their manager can begin the review
process. Managers will reference goals and Mid-Year Check-In notes to complete their
evaluation. If a Self-Evaluation has not been submitted by January 31, HR will automatically
advance the process on February 1.
Additional Resources for Self-Evaluation
Looking for more guidance? Explore the Teams@Work feature “Tips for Writing a Strong Self-Evaluation (with Examples)” for advice on writing self-evaluations, LinkedIn Learning courses on self-appraisals, and downloadable TCU templates to help organize your reflections and goals.
Looking Ahead
These dates will remain consistent for future review cycles. Up-to-date information and resources can always be found on the Performing and Developing page of the HR website.
For questions or individualized guidance, reach out to HRemployeesuccess@tcu.edu.