New Changes in HRIC Service Areas
In order to continue to streamline our communication with leadership across the College, the Human Resources Internal Consultants (HRIC) will be shifting areas of service. Stemming from the Return to Campus (RTC) Assessment planning, the HRICs have had to outreach to other divisions and areas across the College in our new remote setting. The new areas of HRIC service by location are listed below:
- Rockville Campus
- Central Services: Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Business Services, Office of the President
- Gaithersburg Business Training Center
- Germantown Campus
- Central Services: Office of Advancement and Community Engagement, Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management
- Collegewide: Office of Facilities, Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
- Central Services: Office of Student Affairs, Office of Information Technology
- Westfield South Center, Wheaton
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Live Events Offered by HRSTMNovember 19HR Briefing for Supervisors
Join a panel of subject matter experts within the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) on November 19 from 2–3:30pm to address important and timely HR topics for supervisors. Topics covered:
- Annual Leave Carryover Rules (35003CP, II., B., 5., b.)
- Appropriate Use of Administrative Leave Reporting
- Communications and Managing Remote Workers
- Managing COVID-19 Vulnerable Employees When Returning to Campus/On-Site
- MC Strategic Workforce Plan
- Talent Share Program Overview
If you are unable to attend one of the live sessions, a recording of the session will be available on MC Learns. All supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend a live session or view the recorded session. Register on MC Learns.
November 20Information Session for Professional Development Leave
Want to learn more about professional development leave? Register for the Friday November 20 information session from 2–3:30 p.m. via Zoom. During this session we will cover the application and selection process for summer and fall 2021 and spring 2022. Register through MC Learns > Career Development.
December 1“Coping with COVID-19” Employee Connections Group
It is not too late to join this group! The first session of “Coping with Covid-19” will be held on December 1, 2020 at noon. This Employee Connections group is a joint venture between the Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association (MCRPA) and HRSTM. The group will meet virtually to actively engage with colleagues to escape the challenges associated with working from home during the pandemic. Topics may include dealing with stress and/or feelings of isolation, maintaining health and wellness, and managing a work/life balance through fun interactive activities such as virtual getaways, game nights, Wine Down Wednesday, book clubs, and more! Meetings will be held once a month, but weekly discussions will be maintained throughout. Register to join.
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MC Learns Will Transition to Workday in December
In December, the next phase of the College’s Workday implementation project will be the transition of MC Learns to Workday. MC Learns in Workday will combine professional development, peer learning, and required training into a single intuitive application. The Offices of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE), Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management, and Information Technology are working together to manage a smooth transition. Please visit Workday at MC for important information about this transition and training, as well as the remaining project phases and timeline. Read more.
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Support Our Students on GivingTuesday, December 1
GivingTuesday falls on December 1 this year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. GivingTuesday is a global giving movement built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities in countries around the world. Every act of generosity counts, and each means even more when we give together. This semester the Montgomery College Foundation already received 460 more applications for emergency assistance from students like Hender.
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"During this time, we are all struggling in different ways. I am so grateful to our donors for providing essential resources that benefit not only students but also their families. You don’t know how thankful my family and I are for the monetary help that we received.”
—Hender G.,
Montgomery College student and
scholarship recipient
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Retirement Plan Webinar Offered Every Friday
New to Montgomery College benefits? Need a refresher on the College’s retirement plans? Certified Financial Planner Jeff Wheeler from Frontier Financial Group/Voya presents a 15-minute webinar “Montgomery College Retirement Plans 101” via Zoom every Friday at noon. Advanced registration is required.
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Reminder When Ordering Small Technology-Related Peripherals
As we continue in a remote work environment, IT Resource Management has received hardware requests for technology, ranging from laptops to small peripherals such as earbuds, microphones, and protective covers for mobile devices. The purchase of small technology-related peripherals should be made by individual College departments, using their supply accounts. This decision supports productivity during this structured remote teaching and working environment. See the purchasing procedure guidelines and the procurement process for ordering supplies during remote work.
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| Important Dates Friday, November 20
Wednesday, November 25
Early timesheet deadline due to Thanksgiving holiday; College closed November 26–29.
Thursday, December 3
Employee Services Council Meeting, 1 p.m. View the agenda and request the meeting link.
Wednesday, December 23
Last day to use leave for the calendar year.
Daily Stretch Breaks
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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date in Workday?
In alignment with the College’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan, and to assist in contact tracing, we ask that all employees update their personal contact information in Workday. See the job aid for step-by-step instructions on updating your information. You can access Workday on MyMC.
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| College Resources and COVID-19 Information
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The College’s response to COVID-19, guidance, documents, and videos
Coronavirus: What You Need to KnowGuidance for MC students and employees
Most classes fully online
For employees, students, contractors, and visitors to take prior to arriving to MC campus or off-site location
Give to Emergency FundSupports MC students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Wellness Update
The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and cardio, barre sculpt, circuit, core power, core and stretch, legs and core, yoga, zumba, and more. See the wellness schedule for class days and times. Let’s stay healthy this holiday season.
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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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Back Issues of Employee Matters Newsletter Online
Miss an issue? Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter and other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management news and employee communications here.
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More Information
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