Due to unexpected circumstances, the Human Resources (HR) Office front lobby will close through the end of business day for non-scheduled walk-in traffic Wednesday, Feb. 2.

If you have a scheduled appointment with an HR team member, they will meet you in the HR vestibule at the scheduled time.

If you need to schedule an appointment during this time, please contact 316-978-3065 or email the HR Service Center. The HR Office front lobby will reopen and resume normal business hours Thursday,  Feb. 3.

Graphic of the myPerformance Evaluation Cycle highlighting the Signature Step. Alt Text: Due March 14: Manager Signature. Managers: Progress through each page of the evaluation, Review employee comments regarding competencies, goals and additional comments, Add any Manager Additional/Final Comments, Electronically Sign and Submit on the Summary Page. Planning March 1-31: Reminder: Planning for the next evaluation cycle is accessible in myPerformance and is due on March 31. Wichita State University. myPerformance: Non-Teaching Employee Performance Evaluations. wichita.edu/myPerformance

Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2021-2022 will be available for manager signatures beginning March 8. This will only be available if the manager’s direct report has submitted their employee signature in myPerformance.

Managers should log into myPerformance to electronically sign and submit their 2021-2022 evaluations by 11:59 p.m. March 14.

NOTE: The first step of the evaluation cycle, planning, for your direct reports 2022-2023 evaluations should now be accessible to managers through myPerformance. Planning should include expectations for competencies and goals beginning March 1, 2022, through Feb. 28, 2023.  Managers who have not already done this should enter this information into myPerformance (save and submit), then meet with their direct reports by March 31. Direct reports will not have access to their 2022-2023 evaluation until Jan.16, 2023. Because of this, it is important to provide the direct report with a copy to use as a reference throughout the year.

To ease the process, here are some helpful tips:

  • Managers can progress through each page of the evaluation and select save and then submit on the final summary page for the 2021-2022 evaluation to be completed.
  • Managers can check the box that says show completed and expired tasks if they think an evaluation has disappeared from their scheduled tasks.
  • Don’t forget that the first step of the 2022-2023 myPerformance evaluation cycle, planning, is due March 31.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

Graphic of myPerformance Evaluation Cycle highlighting Planning Step March 1-31. Alt Text: Due March 31: Planning. Managers: Plan employee expectations, competencies, and goals. Meet with Employee to Review Planning. Provide a Copy of Evaluation Planning to Employee. Wichita State University. myPerformance: Non-Teaching Employee Performance Evaluations. wichita.edu/myPerformance.

Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2022-2023 are now accessible to managers to complete the planning step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle.  Planning should be completed by 11:59 p.m. March 31.

The 2022-2023 review period begins March 1, 2022, and ends on Feb. 28, 2023. Managers should add expectations, competencies and goals for the current review period then meet with their employees to review and provide a copy of their evaluation for reference throughout the year.

To ease the process, here are some helpful tips:

  • Managers have unlimited access to update and edit content on evaluations in myPerformance evaluations until the employee self-evaluation begins Jan. 16, 2023.
  • Managers can add co-planners during this step. A co-planner is someone who has managed a portion of the employee’s work assignment during the evaluation period.
  • Remember to submit after saving every time you update a myPerformance evaluation. Direct Reports will not be able to see the information, and you will still have access to their evaluation, until Jan. 16, 2023 (even after selecting submit).
  • Direct reports will not be able to access their 2022-2023 myPerformance evaluation until the employee self-evaluation step begins Jan. 16, 2023. It’s important that you provide direct reports with a copy (for reference throughout the year) when you meet with in March 2022 to review.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

Graphic of myPerformance Evaluation Cycle highlighting the Signature Step. Alt Text: Due March 7: Employee Signature. Employees: Review evaluation, add additional/final comments, electronically sign and submit evaluation. Wichita State University. myPerformance: Non-Teaching Employee Performance Evaluations. wichita.edu/myPerformance

Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2021-2022 will be available for employee signatures beginning March 7. This will only be available to employees if their manager has submitted their manager review rating in myPerformance.

Employees should then log into myPerformance and electronically sign and submit their 2021-2022 evaluation by 11:59 p.m. March 7.

To ease the process, here are some helpful tips:

  • Employees can progress through each page of the evaluation and select save then submit on the final summary page for the evaluation to be able to progress to the next phase of the cycle for manager signature by March 8.
  • If employees need a copy of a past performance evaluation, they can check the box that says, show completed and expired tasks, then search. Employees can then select the evaluation and they’ll have the option to print of save the evaluation as a PDF.
  • myPerformance Training is available as an online module through myTraining and includes a condensed myTraining for employees.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

myPerformance Evaluation Cycle graphic highlighting the Manager Review step February 1-28/29. Graphic text: Due February 28: Manager Review. Managers: Provide summary comments for expectations, competencies and goals. Select rating for all competencies. Meet with employee to review evaluation. Provide a copy of evaluation to employee. Wichita State University. myPerformance: Non-Teaching Employee Performance Evaluations. wichita.edu/myPerformance.

The 2021-2022 annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations are now accessible to managers for completing the manager review step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle. The manager review should be completed by 11:59 p.m. Feb.28.

The 2021-2022 review period began March 1, 2021, and ends on Feb. 28, 2022. Managers should first provide summary comments for expectations, competencies and goals then select ratings for all competencies. Managers can then progress through each page of the evaluation and select save and then submit on the final summary page for the evaluation to be able to progress to the next phase of the cycle March 1. Managers should then meet with their employees to review and provide a copy of the evaluation.

NOTE: The first step of the evaluation cycle, planning, for your 2022-2023 direct reports evaluations should now be accessible to managers through myPerformance. This allows managers to meet with their employees to discuss the current end-of-review (2021-2022 manager review) and the upcoming begin-of-review (2022-2023 planning). The 2022-2023 review period for planning expectations, competencies and goals begins March 1 and ends on Feb. 23, 2023.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

Wichita State’s 2022 Holiday Closedown will commence at the end of the day Tuesday, Dec. 20. The university will reopen and will resume operations Tuesday, Jan, 3, 2023. Please see the the Closedown Announcement for more detail.

Paid holidays during the 2022 Holiday Shutdown include:

  • Christmas Day (observed) – Monday, Dec. 26
  • New Year’s Day (observed) – Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

Graphic featuring• myPerformance evaluation cycle graphic highlighting Employee Self-Evaluation due January 16-31. Employee Self-Evaluation Due January 31. Employees: Provide input about your job performance and accomplishments for the year, save and submit on the summary page. Wichita State University. myPerformance: Non-Teaching Employee Performance Evaluations. Wichita.edu/myPerformance.

Non-Teaching Wichita State Employees now have access to their annual myPerformance Self-Review. This self-review allows employees to provide input on their job performance and accomplishments from the beginning of the current review period, which began March 1, 2021.

All Employee Self-Evaluations are due in myPerformance at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31. To complete your self-review, access myPerformance by logging into myWSU and selecting the myPerformance link found under the Faculty/Staff tab.

To ease the process, here are some helpful tips:

  • Employees have unlimited access in myPerformance to update and edit content in their self-review until Feb. 1, which is when the automatic rollover to their manager for the Manager Review step begins.
  • Employees should submit after saving each time they update a myPerformance evaluation. Employees will still have access to their evaluation throughout the remainder of January even if they submit. (To do this, checkmark the small box that says show completed and expired tasks.)
  • If employees need a copy of a past performance evaluations, they can checkmark the small box that says show completed and expired tasks, then select search. Employees can then select one of their past evaluations. There is also an option to print or save an evaluation as a PDF.

For additional assistance, employees can access the myPerformance Training module available through myTraining. The module includes a condensed myTraining for employees.

For more information about myPerformance training, quick reference guides and other resources visit the WSU myPerformance website.

Healthquest Logo and text 'Your path to wellness.'

Employees enrolled in 2022 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

In January, there are four events currently scheduled worth up to 35 points.

  • Beginning Jan. 10 through Jan. 23, registration is open for the first Wondr (formerly Naturally Slim) class of 2022. Register at the  HealthQuest Wondr website.  (10 points)
  • 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, “After the Holidays: Managing That Debt,” EAP webinar. Register online.  (one point)
  • 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, “Meet Your Health Coaches,” webinar. Register online. (one point)
  • Tuesday, Jan. 18: On-campus Biometric Screening at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 261). Schedule your appointment today in the HealthQuest portal, or by calling 1-888-275-1205, option 3. (Up to 23 points)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

  • Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn ten points for completing this assessment.
  • 2022 HealthQuest Program overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.
  • Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (max one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to 12 points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are many different topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to 10 points combined by completing EAP On-Demand trainings that you can access through the HealthQuest portal and attending EAP webinars (max one point per day).
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn 10 points by completing this five-week learning module.

In light of today’s federal court injunction, a previous announcement regarding Executive Order 14042 has been removed from the Dec. 7 issue of WSU Today to avoid confusion.

For the most updated information, read below:

Earlier today, an injunction was issued by a federal judge in Georgia halting the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal government contractors and subcontractors. Because of this injunction, Wichita State University is suspending the employee vaccine mandate requirement and process, effective immediately. Employees are not required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment at the university.  

We have all become accustomed during this COVID-19 crisis to adapting and pivoting quickly when needed. This is yet another example where our university community continues to demonstrate their commitment to compliance, the health and safety of our community, and adjusting when necessary. We will continue to monitor and communicate any further changes on this and other COVID-19 related requirements. 

In the meantime, we encourage everyone to continue to take all reasonable steps to protect your health and to combat the spread of COVID-19. We encourage everyone to be vaccinated and to get the vaccine booster. Vaccines are readily available at no charge by appointment at the WSU Student Health Center to WSU employees and students, and at most major pharmacies. Employees may also explore options near them at vaccines.gov

Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our university! 

President Rick Muma   

Healthquest Logo and text 'Your path to wellness.'

Employees enrolled in 2021 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reward dollars up to $500 per year for each employee and covered spouse, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year.

Remember, the deadline to earn points towards your 2022 Premium Discount is Dec. 31, 2021

In December, there is one event currently scheduled worth up to one point.

  •  10:30-11:30 a.m. today, Dec. 1, “Rewards and Challenges of the Blended Family,” EAP webinar. Register online. (one point)

Now is a good time to take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest points.

  • Virtual Health Coaching Sessions: You can earn up to 15 points (maximum of one health coaching per day, one point each) by scheduling Health Coaching Sessions. You can choose a health coach who is a nurse (RN), a dietitian, or a trainer when scheduling sessions.
  • Learning Modules: You can earn up to five points by completing on-demand learning modules in the HealthQuest portal. There are 18 topics to choose from.
  • EAP On-Demand Trainings: You can earn up to eight points (maximum of one point per day) by completing EAP On-Demand training and webinars that you can access through the HealthQuest portal. There are 32 topics to choose from.
  • HealthQuest Financial Wellness Learning Module: You can earn five points by completing this four-week learning module.
  • Health Assessment Questionnaire: You can earn 10 points for completing this assessment.
  • HealthQuest Program Overview Video and Quiz: You can earn three points for watching this video and completing the short quiz.