Original Date: 8/31/2010 * Last Revision Effective: 6/24/26
Policy Contact: Vice President, Human Resources
Policy
Bellevue College is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and performance excellence. Bellevue College believes that meaningful feedback, mutual respect, and shared accountability create the conditions for innovation, engagement, and student success. Performance conversations are an opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow together.
Performance reviews are intended to create a supportive and feedback-rich environment where employees and supervisors engage in meaningful dialogue about accomplishments, challenges, priorities, and future growth.
The performance review cycle should include:
- Goal setting aligned with departmental and institutional priorities
- Ongoing feedback and coaching throughout the review period
- Reflection on accomplishments and contributions
- Identification of development opportunities and resources
- Discussion of future goals and work priorities
Performance conversations are designed to promote psychological safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement, enabling employees to perform at their best while advancing the mission and objectives of Bellevue College.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of Supervisors
Supervisors play a key role in creating a supportive and transparent performance environment. Supervisors are expected to:
- Provide regular guidance, coaching, and feedback to support employee growth, engagement, and effectiveness.
- Communicate clear expectations regarding job responsibilities, performance standards, and priorities.
- Create an environment where employees feel safe to share ideas, challenges, and feedback.
- Recognize and acknowledge accomplishments and contributions that support team and institutional goals.
- Partner with employees to identify professional development opportunities and support continuous learning.
- Discuss performance concerns constructively and promptly, working collaboratively with employees to identify solutions and improvements.
- Evaluate performance fairly and consistently, considering how employees contribute to the effectiveness, mission, and values of Bellevue College.
Responsibilities of Employees
Employees are active participants in the performance review process and share responsibility for their development and success. Employees are expected to:
- Seek clarification when job duties, expectations, or priorities are unclear.
- Perform assigned responsibilities and strive to meet established performance standards.
- Actively participate in performance conversations, including goal setting and reflection on accomplishments and challenges.
- Communicate openly with their supervisor about progress, barriers, ideas, and support needed to succeed.
- Engage in professional development and learning opportunities to strengthen skills and effectiveness.
- Contribute to a culture of respectful communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Definitions
Exempt Staff
Exempt staff will include administrative exempt employees who are both overtime eligible and overtime exempt.
Supervisor
Individual responsible for the oversight, guidance and evaluation of a work unit, department, or division.
Revision History
Original 8/31/2010
Revisions 9/11/2012; 4/21/2015; 6/24/26
Approved By
Board of Trustees
Last Updated June 25, 2026