Update: Staff Performance Management Program
Department(s):
Division of Talent & InclusionTalent & Inclusion has initiated a collaborative effort by forming a Staff Performance Review Task Force to review WPI’s performance review process and provide recommendations for improvement. The Task Force is working to ensure this important process is more efficient and effective, accurately documents performance and goals, and is overall more engaging for both managers and staff.
As part of this effort, we are working closely with stakeholders to gather feedback via focus groups and other outreach. This collaborative approach will help to ensure that the diverse needs and perspectives of our staff are considered and addressed in the proposed enhancements. Your input is crucial, and we encourage you to reach out to any task force member with suggestions or questions.
Our review and improvement plan includes two phases:
- Phase 1 (FY24): Gathering feedback, simplifying the process, improving communication delivery, aligning review forms, and reducing redundancies in competencies.
- This adjustment means that we will start the review cycle a bit later than usual. We will keep you updated on the timing.
- Phase 2 (FY25): Continuing to gather feedback with a main focus on enhancing training, increasing regular employee/manager feedback throughout the year, and updating Workday functionalities to facilitate the performance management process.
We are committed to making these enhancements beneficial and seamless for everyone. Your understanding and participation are key to our success. For any inquiries or feedback, please feel free to contact Lauren Turner, James De León, your Talent Strategy Partner, or a member of the task force, whose names are listed below.
Staff Performance Review Task Force Members
Lusine Baghsarian | Executive Assistant, Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Hilary Clark | Associate Vice President, Talent Operations |
James De Leon | Director, Talent Development |
Diane Dubois | Library Operations Manager |
Alison Duffy | Executive Director of Strategic Communications |
Diana Fiorentino | Internal Communications Manager |
Dana Harmon | Director, PE, Rec & Athletics |
Kathryn Keyes | Director, Talent Strategies |
Olga Klochkova | Associate Vice President, Finance & Operations |
Rachel LeBlanc | Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives |
Julie Loveless | Director of First Year Admissions |
Nicole Luiz | Energy and Sustainability Manager |
Jennifer McCarthy | Associate Registrar |
Vijay Menta | Vice President for Information Technology and CIO |
Rebecca Ouellette | Senior Director of Academic Operations |
Kyle Siegel | Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary of the Corporation |
Christine Sharry | Assistant Dean of Students |
Melissa Terrio | Executive Director, Graduate Admissions and Student Success |
Lauren Turner | Senior Vice President of Talent & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer |