University of West Georgia Sample Performance Improvement Plan

The UWG Sample Performance Improvement Plan should be used to define specific steps and benchmarks

for improving employee performance that does not meet established standards and expectations in one

or more significant position requirements. The plan may be implemented for a minimum of 60-90 days

for skilled and professional staff, and managerial positions, and up to six months for director level

positions and above. It may also be implemented when an employee receives an overall rating of Needs

Improvement or Unsatisfactory on the annual performance evaluation. The supervisor must establish a

timetable outlining the dates by which improvement will be required. The supervisor must monitor

progress and meet with the employee at specified intervals to discuss the employee’s performance as

well as strategies for making additional improvements.

Failure to achieve and sustain required improvement may lead to formal disciplinary action up to and

including termination.

Employee:

Title:

Department:

Date:

Plan for Improvement

Position

Responsibility/Skill/Behavior:

Describe the performance, skill, or

behavior that must be improved to

meet established expectation(s).

Note: Be specific and cite examples

where appropriate.

Required Results: Explain,

specifically, the required

performance that must be

demonstrated consistently. (e.g.,

quality, quantity, cost, deadlines,

demonstrated behavior, etc.)

Actions to be taken to achieve

Standards/Expectations: List

specific actions that the staff

member will take to correct

performance as well as the

support/resources the supervisor

will provide.

Timeframe for Improvement:

Specify date for improvement to be

made (minimum of 60-90 days for

skilled and professional staff, and

managers; six months for director

and above)

Supervisor/Employee Review Dates:

Supervisor Signature: ___________________________ Date__________________

Employee Signature: ___________________________ Date _________________

Manager (Reviewer) Signature: ___________________ Date _________________

Signing this document does not indicate employee agreement, but signifies that the employee has been

informed of the above action and has received a copy of the Performance Improvement Plan.

Note:

The UWG Sample Performance Improvement Plan Review

form should be used at the time of review.