Spring 2021 Remote and Return-to-Campus Updates
For the spring semester, most instruction, student services, and operations will continue to be primarily remote. In consultation with leaders and supervisors, faculty and staff who will be working on-site in some capacity during Spring I and II have been identified and scheduled. Many of these employees were working onsite in the fall. Employees who have not been working onsite and will begin in the spring will receive a notification letter from HRSTM on January 15 outlining the College’s required health and safety protocols. Employees who are working remotely will continue to do so until further notice.
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Nomination Process for Faculty and Staff Awards for 2020-2021 Now Open
The nomination process for Montgomery College 2020–2021 full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and staff awards is open.
The full-time and part-time faculty awards recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching and/or counseling and academic advising, while the staff awards recognize and celebrate excellence in performance, customer service, innovation, and serving students. Learn more about these awards and how to nominate a full or part-time faculty member or staff member.
All nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2021.
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George Rice Appointed New Administrative Associate Equity and Inclusion Director
Join us in congratulating George E. Rice III as the new Administrative Associate Equity and Inclusion Program Director in the Office of Equity and Inclusion. In his role, he will provide guidance and direction, and also assist Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Sharon Bland on overall program objectives and the implementation of the Equity and Inclusion Roadmap for Success objectives, recommendations, and activities. Mr. Rice will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs and activities with other College units and administrative programs to ensure the achievement of IDEEALS—inclusion, diversity, equity, access, leadership, and social justice. He has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, higher education administrator, and coach. Read more about Mr. Rice’s background in the full memo from Sharon Bland.
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Employee Connections Program Offers Support Webinars
Join one or all of these webinars to connect with, share ideas, and support one another across the College.
Working at Home with Children Series
Meets every other Friday, 2 p.m. – Topics vary. Please contact Kathleen Boyer if you are interested in joining.
Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series
January 19, 3 p.m. “Risk Management with Retirement”
Learn how to identify and manage risk, the importance of insurance protection, and the cost of procrastination.
February 5, 12–12:30 p.m. “Voya Presents: Maximizing your Personal or MD Pension”
Register for one or both webinars.
Mental Health Education SeriesPresented in partnership with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Friday, January 22, 2 p.m. “Coping During Uncertain Times"
Friday, February 12, 2 p.m. “Loneliness and Isolation in Today's World"
Tuesday, February 16, 3 p.m. “Building Mental Resilience"
Thursday, March 25, 11 a.m. “Coping with Family Mental Health”
Register for one or more webinars.
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A Review of Talent Share
by Carol Burbage, Director
Ackerman STEM Learning Center
We love the Talent Share Program! The virtual Ackerman STEM Learning Center requested and received 15 hours per week in the fall to help host our tutoring room. We had two librarians assigned to us, who were amazing. They knew how to manage students effectively and professionally. The nice thing about having Montgomery College employees join us was that they reported on time, communicated well, and were a great addition to our program. Because of the hours they spent hosting, we were able to provide an additional 15 hours of tutoring from tutors who otherwise would have been hosting. In addition to our hosts, we had a Talent Share connection with one of the staff from the Rockville Campus Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Department who tutored for us and provided excellent support.
I highly recommend the Talent Share Program to any unit that needs additional help. It’s been a boost to our program and the students we serve. Thank you, Talent Share!
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Part-Time Faculty News: SEIU Agreement and Good Faith Consideration
The opening period for applications for Good Faith Consideration Assignments for the 2021–2022 academic year (fall 2021 and spring 2022) is Monday, January 25–Monday, February 15, 2021.
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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.
Suggestion for the Newsletter?
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| Important Dates Saturday, January 16
Monday, January 18College closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Tuesday, January 19
Friday, January 22Timesheets due by noon.
Monday, January 25
MC spring 2021 semester classes begin.
January 25 through Monday, February 15 Part-time faculty Good Faith Consideration Assignment application opening period for fall 2021 and spring 2022.
Weekly Stretch Breaks
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| Talent Share Opportunities
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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 MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and cardio, barre sculpt, core power, core and stretch, dance rhythms, legs and core, STRONG Nation™, weights and cardio, yoga, Zumba ®, and more. See the wellness schedule for days and times.
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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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