Probationary Period Report

DEFINITION

All professional and support staff employees who hold career appointments shall serve a probationary period during which time their work performance and general suitability for University employment shall be evaluated in writing.

SUMMARY OF POLICY

• The probationary period is completed following six months of continuous service at one-half time or more without a break in service. (Effective date is either on the first of the month following completion of six months, or six months from the date of hire, depending on the position title and appropriate personnel program policy or bargaining unit contract.)
• A written Performance Appraisal must be completed describing the employee's work performance during the probationary period (prior to the end of the six months).
• Release During Probationary Period: At any time during the probationary period an employee may be released in accord with the appropriate personnel program policy/bargaining unit contract.
• Extension of Probationary Period: Under appropriate circumstances, e.g., change of supervisor or transfer to a different job during the probationary period, the probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the department head and in consultation with the Regional Office. (Refer to specific personnel program policy/bargaining unit contract.)

PROCEDURES

• The Regional Office provides the supervisor of a new career employee with the Probationary Period Report form, the Performance Appraisal form, and the due date for the completion of these forms. 
• Supervisor sends completed Probationary Period Report form and Performance Appraisal form to the Regional Office by due date (prior to end of probationary period). 
• Regional Office maintains the original documents in the employee's personnel file and sends copies to the DANR Staff Personnel Services unit.

REFERENCE/WEBSITE LINKS

Performance Evaluation Form and Instructions
http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/filelibrary/5222/26575.doc

Probationary Period Report