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The Self‑Evaluation Assistant Agent in Microsoft Copilot is designed to support Ithaca College staff as they prepare their annual self‑evaluation. The agent helps you reflect on accomplishments, connect your work to institutional competencies, and organize your responses clearly and effectively. It is intended as a writing and thinking partner, not a replacement for your own judgment or voice.
This agent draws on official Human Resources performance management resources, including competency definitions and review worksheet, to provide guidance that aligns with the college’s expectations.
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This article is intended for IC staff completing an annual self-evaluation as part of the performance review process.
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Generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot (signed in with your @ithaca.edu account) can help you brainstorm, organize ideas, and improve clarity, but they should be used thoughtfully. The agent is designed to help you:
- Reflect on your accomplishments and outcomes
- Map examples to the appropriate competencies
- Improve structure, tone, and clarity of your writing
You remain responsible for ensuring that all content is accurate, complete, and representative of your work.
For more guidance, see the AI Prompting Guide for Self-Evaluations, a beginner friendly resource that explains how to partner with AI during the review process.
Tip: Before using the Copilot Agent, collect your job title, role details, a list of accomplishments and goals (whether drafts or ideas), and review information available on the HR website.
When you're ready to use the agent:
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Go to https://m365.cloud.microsoft/chat in a web browser
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Sign in with your Ithaca College credentials if prompted
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Open the self-evaluation agent here: Self-Evaluation Assistant 3
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Follow the prompts in the agent to begin refining or drafting your self‑evaluation.
Tip: Always review and edit the output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with your role and responsibilities.
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When using the Copilot Agent, if the web page loads blank, or you encounter an error, try refreshing the page. If the issue persists, sign out of your account and sign back in before attempting again.
The Self‑Evaluation Assistant Agent is grounded in Ithaca College Human Resources performance management materials found on the Human Resources website including:
More at: Performance Management Resources | Ithaca College
Explore these resources to get started and learn more:
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Project Management and Process Innovation team for a consultation.