Faculty and Staff Appraisal and Professional Development Policy

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1. Purpose

To evaluate the performance of staff fairly and to support their continuing professional development, so that teaching, research and service capability improve over time.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Performance appraisal

A regular, structured review of a staff member's performance against expectations.

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Ongoing learning that maintains and advances professional competence.

4. Policy statement

• All academic and administrative staff receive regular, fair performance appraisal against defined expectations.
• The University provides continuing professional development in teaching, assessment, research, leadership and digital skills.
• Appraisal outcomes inform development plans, recognition and career progression.
• Development opportunities are offered equitably across staff groups.

5. Procedures

1. Each staff member has an annual appraisal with their line manager, setting objectives and a development plan.
2. The Faculty and Leadership Development function delivers training and tracks participation and impact.
3. Development needs identified in appraisal, student feedback and quality reviews are addressed through targeted programmes.
4. Records of appraisal and development are maintained for quality assurance and accreditation.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• Line managers — conduct fair appraisals and agree development plans.
• Faculty and Leadership Development Centre — delivers CPD.
• Human Resources Department — owns the appraisal framework.

7. Related policies

• Faculty Recruitment, Appointment and Promotion Policy
• Teaching and Learning Policy
• Employee Grievance and Appeal Procedure

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Required by NAQAAE (human-resources and faculty development) and ACPE (Faculty and Staff continuing professional development). It complements the Faculty Recruitment, Appointment and Promotion Policy and supports continuous quality improvement.

9. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2021/2022

• May 2022 — the University applied it through petroleum-engineering field training at Qarun Petroleum.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2023/2024

• August 2024 — the University applied it through ROGE 2024 on restructuring the global economy and promoting sustainability.

Academic year 2024/2025

• May 2025 — the University applied it through its 3rd Annual Scientific Excellence Day.

Academic year 2025/2026

• September 2025 — the University applied it through the renewal of its strategic partnership with University College Cork in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education.

Academic year 2026/2027

• October 2026 — the University applied it through the renewal of NAQAAE accreditation for its Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

10. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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