Maryland Commission for Women Selects Eight MC Staff for “Parade of 100 Maryland Sheroes”
The Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) selected Francine Butler, Dawn Drew, Elizabeth Greaney, Melissa Gregory, Patricia Lopez, Joyce Matthews, Donna Pina, and Judith Taylor, as honorees in the "Parade of 100 Maryland Sheroes" to be streamed on August 26, during the Women's Centennial Summit. MCW sought nominations of 100 heroines throughout the state who made significant contributions to the fight against the COVID-19 crisis and racial inequality in Maryland. Margaret Latimer and David Sears nominated the group stating, “Each provided scholarships, technology, food, and hope to thousands of pandemic-affected and vulnerable students.”
Congratulations to the MC honorees!
Top row: Francine Butler, Dawn Drew, Elizabeth Greaney, Melissa Gregory
Bottom row: Patricia Lopez, Joyce Mattews, Donna Pina, Judith Taylor
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Form I-9 Document Verification Now Required for Employees Hired During Pandemic
Federal law requires Montgomery College to have a valid Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 on file for every employee. Completion of this form requires in-person verification of original documents that establish identity and employment eligibility. The requirements for the in-person document verification were relaxed due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. However, the relaxed guidelines will expire August 19, 2020 and Federal law requires that documents are verified, in person, within three (3) business days of hire or expiration of temporary guidelines. Talent Acquisition Managers will be notifing Hiring Managers of the process that has been established to confirm the verification of documents for employees that were hired while the temporary guidelines were in place, and while the College remains in a remote status.
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Is Your Voicemail Greeting Current?
The College is standardizing voice mail messages during the emergency remote operations. Please use the following greeting on your voice mail. Please have staff who have routine contact with external entities to do the same. A consistent message is essential. Please use the message below:
Hello, This is <name> in <office or department name> at Montgomery College. The College is open, however, we are currently working remotely as a response to the coronavirus outbreak, and may not be able to check missed calls regularly. I am checking voicemail throughout the day and will return your call shortly. Please contact me at (provide your email address) or leave a voice message. Thank you.
View job aids on using college phones when remote.
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Search Advocate Certification Opportunity
Learn how to promote equity, validity and diversity at Montgomery College. These workshops will address current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment principles, practical strategies for each stage of the search process and effective ways to be an advocate and advisor for MC search committees. Learn more about the Search Advocate Program and how to apply
If you have previously applied to the program, it is unnecessary to apply again. Attendance at all three sessions is required.
TRAINING DATES AND TIMES VIA ZOOM:
August 26 and 27, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
August 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Back Issues of Employee Matters Newsletter Online
Miss an issue? Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter, as well as other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management news and employee communications here.
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Important DatesThursday, August 13
Webinars: “COVID-19 Changes to Your Workplace” (Spanish)
9–10 a.m. • 2–3 p.m.
Register on MC Learns.
Friday, August 14
Friday, August 21
Timesheets due at noon
Form I-9 in-person document verification deadline
Monday, August 24
Daily Stretch Breaks
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Reminder: Update Your Personal Contact Information in Workday
In alignment with the College’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan, and to assist in contact tracing, we need all employees to update their personal contact information in Workday. See the job aid for step-by-step instructions on updating your information. You can access Workday by logging on to MyMC.
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Group Fitness Instructor Evaluation
Your feedback is requested to further support the health and wellness needs of the College. To continue improving our program, please take a moment to complete the group fitness instructor evaluation for the class(es) you have attended. Please complete separate forms to evaluate multiple instructors.
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Join MC Employee Facebook Group
Stay up to date on the latest news by joining our private MC employee Facebook group. This group is only open to MC employees and will require approval to join.
Let’s stay connected.
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