UCD Directives

UC DAVIS: Vice Chancellor - Administration

December 7, 1999

DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS 
AND CAMPUS/UCDHS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

RE:     Performance Bonus Program

This is to announce the 1999-2000 guidelines for implementation of the UC
Davis Performance Bonus Program.  It replaces the Recognition Award Program, which
was implemented in 1994-95 for all staff employees.  The new features and
program name are designed to address the concerns expressed by employees,
supervisors and managers, unions, and advisory groups during our four years'
experience with the program.

The program has shifted from a nomination-driven, award-based implementation
to a model that recognizes performance and accomplishments in conjunction with
the annual performance appraisal.  The funds will be awarded as part of the
compensation program, as a lump sum payment that is in addition to the
annual merit increase.  Elimination of the nomination process ensures that every
staff employee will be considered for the bonus, including those who are at the
top of their salary range and those whose work may not be as highly visible as
the work of others.

Deans and vice chancellors will incorporate information on the program into
their calls for performance evaluations and merit reviews for 1999-2000. 

The Division of Human Resources & Risk Management appreciates the efforts of
the many people and organizations, and the campus coalition of unions, who
contributed their thoughts, analysis, and suggestions to a constructive
process of change.

Dennis Shimek
Associate Vice Chancellor --
Human Resources & Risk Management

99-140

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