Performance Evaluations | Montgomery College, Maryland

FY26 Performance Evaluations for Administrators, Department Chairs, and Staff

The Fiscal Year 2026 performance evaluation process will begin in Workday on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

This annual process provides employees and supervisors an opportunity to reflect on accomplishments, review progress toward goals, and establish a clear path for future development. Employees are encouraged to take an active role in their evaluation by completing a self-assessment, which informs the supervisor’s review.

Please access the resources below to support a meaningful and productive evaluation experience.

Timeline for 12-Month Staff, Department Chairs, and Administrator Evaluations
Date	Task	Responsible Party
Tuesday, May 26, 2026	Launch the annual FY26 performance evaluation in Workday.	HRSTM
Tuesday, June, 30, 2026	Recommended deadline for self-evaluation.	Employee
Friday, August 21, 2026	Deadline for supervisor evaluations acknowledgement by both employee and manager/supervisor	Manager/Supervisor

Please note the following:

New employees hired prior to September 29, 2025, are required to complete an FY26 annual performance evaluation. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2025, are required to complete the six-month probationary evaluation in lieu of the FY26 annual performance evaluation.
Deans must complete the FY26 performance evaluation for any department chair returning to faculty status by July 1, 2026.
Department chairs returning to faculty status on July 1, 2026, must complete the FY26 performance evaluations of their staff direct reports prior to their status change.
Employees who underwent a job change (promotion, transfer, etc.) after January 1, 2026, and now report to a new supervisor may receive feedback from their former supervisor/manager regarding their performance prior to the job change. For instructions on how to request or provide feedback to an employee in Workday, please refer to the Give and Receive Feedback Job Aid (PDF, ) .
Managers/supervisors changing jobs between Wednesday, May 20 and Monday, August 31, 2026, must complete the FY26 performance evaluations of their direct reports before they change positions.
Managers/supervisors separating (i.e., retiring or resigning) from the College must complete the performance evaluations of their staff direct reports before their last day.

Performance Evaluations Training Resources

Employee Self-Evaluation Support

The resources below will help guide you through the FY26 self-evaluation process in Workday and maximize the annual review process.

Employee Self-Evaluation: How to Complete a Self-Evaluation in Workday FY26 – Video Demonstration

Self-Evaluation Training in Workday
Complete a self-directed training that covers three (3) essential elements of the evaluation process and helps you prepare, participate, and complete your self-evaluation in Workday.

Self-Evaluation Workshops
Performance Management Workshops – FY26 Self-Evaluation new window

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Noon–1 p.m.

Manager Evaluation Support

The resources below will help support managers throughout the FY26 evaluation process in Workday.

Manager Review Process

How to Complete a Manager’s Evaluation in Workday FY26 – Video Demonstration new window

Manager Review Workshops
Performance Management Workshops – FY26 Manager Evaluation new window

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Noon–1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Managing Goals to Drive Performance

A self-paced training covering the essential elements of SMART goals is available to support the goal-setting component of Montgomery College’s performance review process.

Goal Setting new window is available through Workday.

Learn How to Complete Setting Goals in Workday - Video Demonstration new windownew window.

Guidance for Managers Hiring Internal Candidates

Managers who hire an internal candidate may use this function to:

Allow the former manager to document the employee's performance before the job change.
Provide the current supervisor with valuable insights into the employee's strengths, accomplishments, and areas for development.
Supporting the employee's professional growth in their new role.

For detailed instructions, access the appropriate job aid below:

Communications

May 12 - FY26 Performance Evaluations for Staff, Supervisors, Department Chairs, and Administrators (PDF, )