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Performance Evaluations and Personal Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Goals<br />

PURPOSE: The University <strong>of</strong> North Carolina <strong>Wilmington</strong> has a Defining Characteristic<br />

linked to pr<strong>of</strong>essional development that states: “The Department <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training<br />

will invest in the pr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>of</strong> its people.”<br />

POLICY STATEMENT: The Department <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training looks to support this<br />

characteristic and has implemented a pr<strong>of</strong>essional development focus with regards to the<br />

performance evaluations <strong>of</strong> the staff athletic trainers.<br />

Each fulltime staff member within the Department <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training will meet with the<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training prior to the start <strong>of</strong> the academic year to establish in writing<br />

a pr<strong>of</strong>essional development plan and list <strong>of</strong> goals they hope to achieve in the upcoming<br />

year. This plan and goal list will be reviewed by both parties at the end <strong>of</strong> the year and<br />

will be referenced as part <strong>of</strong> the staff member’s performance evaluation.<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training believes in the philosophy that the strength <strong>of</strong> any<br />

<strong>department</strong> is in its people…and as such the Department <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training puts a high<br />

value in the continued pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and education <strong>of</strong> its people.<br />

Department Hours <strong>of</strong> Operation<br />

Sports Medicine services are provided in two facilities on the <strong>UNC</strong>W campus. These<br />

include the George Diab Athletic Training Room (126 Trask Coliseum) and the<br />

Almkuist-Nixon Athletic Training Room (105 Almkuist-Nixon Sports Medicine<br />

Building). Normal hours <strong>of</strong> operation in these facilities are scheduled between 9:00 AM<br />

and 6:00 PM Monday – Friday during the academic school year. Hours may vary<br />

according to season and student-athlete needs. The Athletic Training Department<br />

remains closed during recognized University holidays although special arrangements may<br />

be made if athletic team schedules and student-athlete needs are made aware <strong>of</strong> with<br />

advanced notice. Student-athletes unable to visit the Athletic Training Department with<br />

an injury or illness are encouraged to visit the Student Health Center (x2-3280). In the<br />

case <strong>of</strong> an emergency, student-athletes should go directly to a hospital (Cape Fear<br />

Hospital is located on the east side <strong>of</strong> the campus). Emergency transportation can be<br />

facilitated by Campus Police by calling 911.<br />

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