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    Who is included in the Academic APD cohort?

    The Academic process applies to Levels A - E and to each of the Academic Categories:

    a. Teaching and Research (T&R)
    b. Teaching Focused (TF)
    c. Research Focused (RF) (inlcuding RF academics whose focus is research infrastructure or platforms)
    d. Clinical Academics (CA)
    e. Teaching Associates (TA)

    Academic staff set goals and reflect against the following goal domains (as aligned with the Criteria for Academic Performance Policy:

    • Teaching
    • Research
    • Supervision and Researcher Development
    • Citizenship and Service

    When completing these tasks, reflection on the Academic Categories Policy of the staff member is recommended. All academic categories contribute equally important but distinct roles in advancing UQ’s mission.

    For further information on the different Academic Categories and specific guidance and resources for Teaching Focused (TF) or Teaching Associate (TA) academic staff, please review the Teaching Focused information pack or Teaching Associate information pack. For specific guidance and resources for Research Focused (Platform) academic staff, please revivew the Research Focused (Platform) information pack.

    When is the formal Academic APD process?

    The formal Academic APD process is conducted between September and February.

    • July–August 2024: APD preparation and IAP review and update. 
    • 2 September 2024: APD process commences. 
    • 1 November 2024: Self-Evaluation is due for all Academic staff.
    • 20 December 2024: Academic APD conversation completed and Manager evaluation due.  
    • 28 February 2025: HoS / Institute Director approval due. APD process closes. 

    What is required for the Academic APD Process?

    The following guides have been created to assist with the completion of the APD in Workday:

    1. APD Preparation
    2. Self-evaluation
    3. APD Conversation and Manager Evaluation
    1. Head of School / Institute Director approval
    2. Mid Year

    5. Mid Year

    At around the mid year mark, a mid-year check-in is encouraged to review progress against goals and development areas.

    This is an informal process and provides opportunity to update and add goals or record progress via Workday.  For further information, please view the online course, APD Mid-Year Check-In.

    To view your current and past APD reviews, visit Workday.

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    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, 143.1 KB)Academic Performance Framework and Ratings Guidelines (PDF, 187.8 KB)Academic Goal Library (PDF, 2.9 MB)Recognition and Rewards Framework (PDF, 129.1 KB)