Online Form
To complete electronically, you will need to make a copy and save as a new Google Doc.
Why the Collaborative Review Process Matters
The Collaborative Review is more than a form—it’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and have a meaningful conversation about the work we do and where we’re headed next.
These conversations help staff and supervisors celebrate accomplishments, discuss goals, identify opportunities for growth, and strengthen the relationships that make our campus community connected and supportive.
While these conversations should happen throughout the year, the Collaborative Review provides a dedicated opportunity to bring them together. Approach the process with thoughtfulness, curiosity, and care. The goal isn’t simply to check a box—it’s to create space for reflection, recognition, and growth.
And one final piece: please submit completed reviews to HR on time so everyone’s contributions are documented and next steps are clear.
2026 Timeline at a glance
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Kick-off: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Final Submission to HR: no later than Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Tip: Don’t wait until the deadline to get started! Giving yourself time to reflect, prepare, and have a thoughtful conversation makes the process much more valuable.
What’s New on the 2026 Review Form?
The process may look familiar, but we’ve made a few updates. The overall process remains the same, with refreshed language, streamlined questions, and a few new opportunities for reflection.
One Form, One Process
We’re continuing with one review form for all staff members. Keeping a single form helps create consistency across campus while still allowing room for position-specific goals, accomplishments, and development.
You may notice a new page layout. Landscape view gives us more room to accommodate the assessment criteria and create a more user-friendly form.
A Few Helpful Definitions
You’ll find definitions at the end of the form to help provide a common understanding of the language used throughout the review. A shared vocabulary makes for better conversations!
Section 1: Staff Member’s Assessment: Frame your story!
This section has been streamlined with updated assessment criteria. Staff members will first assess themselves, followed by an assessment from their supervisor.
Section 2: Staff Member’s Narrative and Summary: Tell your story!
Reflect on your experiences, accomplishments, and contributions during the review period. And an old friend is back! Use this section to identify your goals and aspirations for the upcoming period.
Section 3: Supervisor Summary: Build on the story!
This is where supervisors can add context—recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback, and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
Section 4: Staff Member + Supervisor: Review Meeting: Where the story comes to life!
Staff members and supervisors meet to discuss the review, celebrate accomplishments, talk through goals, and identify next steps. Additional comments may be added afterward to accurately capture the conversation.
One Last (But Important!) Step
Once all sections are complete, the staff member, their supervisor, and the department/division head must sign the form. Depending on your division’s structure, additional signatures may also be required.
And then there’s the finish line…
Submit Your Completed Review to HR
The Collaborative Review process isn’t complete until a signed copy is submitted to HR.
Jessica Welch - jewelch@sewanee.edu
Thank you for taking the time to make these conversations meaningful.
