When is the formal Academic APD process?
The key timelines for the formal Academic APD process will be conducted between 4 October 2022 and 31 March 2023.
- August–September 2022: APD preparation and IAP review and update.
- 4 October: APD process commences.
- 31 January: Self-evaluation is due for all staff.
- 28 February: Academic APD conversation completed and Manager evaluation due.
- 31 March: HoS / Institute Director approval due. APD process closes.
Who is included in the Academic APD cohort?
The Academic process applies to Levels A - E.
If you are an Academic staff member on a three-year probationary period you will not complete the APD process on the standard timelines. Instead you will complete 'Ad-hoc APD' processes as part of your Mid-Year and Final Review processes.
Academic staff set goals and reflect against the following goal domains (as aligned with the Criteria for Academic Performance):
- Teaching
- Research
- Supervision and Researcher Development
- Citizenship and Service
What is required for the Academic APD Process?
1. APD Preparation
Prepare for the APD process by reviewing and updating the enhanced Individual Activity Profile (IAP).
The Individual Activity Profile (IAP) is a 'one-stop-shop' that provides each academic staff member with a suite of data articulating their academic contribution and output relevant to academic achievement.
To access APD documentation, please visit Workday.
APD resources
APD ResourcesAcademic Annual Performance and Development Policy and Procedure [5.70.15]Individual Activity Profile (IAP)Criteria for Academic Performance Policy [5.70.17]Guidelines on Evidencing Academic Achievement (PDF, 137.4 KB)Academic Performance Framework and Ratings Guidelines (PDF, 187.8 KB)Academic Goal Library (PDF, 6.8 MB)Recognition and Rewards Framework (PDF, 129.1 KB)Previous Appraisal Process
From October 2022 and launch of APD, previous appraisal forms will no longer be used. The alignment between the new and old forms is outlined below.
- Form A: Enhanced Individual Activity Profile (IAP) and comment boxes in APD template
- Form B: APD template (Goals and career aspirations)
- Form C: APD template (Domain and overal rating)
- Form D: Head / Director report in Workday