Employee SpotlightOffice of Student Life: Hannah Stocks, Lucy Vitaliti, Nik Sushka
Congratulations and many thanks to these employees in the Office of Student Life on the very successful Virtual Census Festival! This daylong event was held on April 30 and included almost 1000 students, faculty and community members. Participants engaged in hour long activities that included yoga, a brownie baking class and creating digital caricatures. Focusing on the matter at hand, there was Census trivia, a Census Kahoot Challenge, a Census Chat Helpline. Over $1,500 was distributed in prizes for participants which included gift cards for Grub Hub and Amazon designed to address student needs during this time of great insecurity. When asked for more feedback, participants shared the following:
- The amazing quality of every census activity and the level of participation was unbelievable
- The feeling of being a part of something, I enjoyed the brownie bake event, very inspiring
- I loved getting the chance to do something productive with my time like the trivia. It was very nice from getting my mind off from always being in schoolwork!
As a result, 72 percent of participants stated they had already completed their Census, and the College had a great impact on their decision to do so. Despite the College moving to a 100 percent remote teaching and working status, this team of employees faced adversity and created a community building event that we will all benefit from in the future. Thank you, Nik, Lucy and Hannah! —Submitted by Dr. Benita Rashaw, Interim Collegewide Director of Student Life
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Performance Evaluation Reminder
The FY 2020 performance evaluation cycle has officially launched! This year’s version will be divided into two review periods—one reflecting performance during normal operations and one reflecting performance during remote work operations. This was done to take into to account the unusual circumstances presented by a remote work environment. View this year’s performance evaluation, collegewide memo and supporting documents on the performance webpage.
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Update on EAP Refunds
On March 11, the College suspended all College-sponsored travel. This suspension remains in place until further notice. Detailed guidance on refunds and/or reimbursements for cancelled professional development event can be found here.
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360° Feedback Survey for Supervisors
Reminder to complete your 360° Feedback Survey for Supervisors. Division and supervisory-level (grades 23, 25, 27, and 29) has been categorized as Cohort Group 4 and will participate in the full survey process from April 27, 2020–June 19, 2020, with the administration of the surveys occurring May 11, 2020–June 5, 2020. These dates differ from the schedule outlined in the January 30, 2020 memo. The schedule was adjusted to reflect the current operations of remote work for many employees. For more information, visit 360° Feedback Survey on the HRSTM website.
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Maintaining Work-Life Balance
The COVID-19 pandemic has jostled school, work, and home lives all together under the same roof for many families. As we continue in a work from home status, we must remember to take time for ourselves and our families to recharge. Travel restrictions are preventing us from our normal “vacations”; however, we encourage you to use your leave and maintain a sense of work-life balance.
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Condolences to Our MC Family
Our thoughts go out to all who have been affected by the pandemic, especially those who have lost a loved one. If you or someone in your immediate family need grief counseling, remember the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is here to help. Use company code: MCC to log in.
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Useful Tips While Working Remotely
Here are a couple tips to help with the current working conditions:
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Important DatesThursday, May 21
1 p.m. Live Broadcast
Conversations with Leadership: Resilient MC
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Friday, May 22
Daily Stretch Breaks
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Leave GuidanceEffective May 2
All regular full and part-time staff, casual temporary staff, and student aides/assistants should report any hours for which they are scheduled and budgeted to work, but unable to perform these duties in a remote environment, as administrative leave (ADM). Reporting ADM leave will not impact the employee’s pay. All other hours—such as hours worked or other use of leave—should be reported as appropriate. Federal Work Study students should continue to report their hours as they were scheduled/budgeted to work each pay period.
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Virtual Cooking Demo
Thursday, May 29
12:15–1:15 p.m
Virtual cooking demonstration with Certified Nutritionist, Alana Sugar. The demonstrated recipes will include quick and easy breakfast and lunch options for busy adults.
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Let's stay connected.
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