HRSTM Launches New Employee Data Dashboard
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) recently created an employee data dashboard to provide general data about Montgomery College employees on a regular basis and to encourage self-service to on-demand information and resources. Data will be updated monthly with general information such as the total current employee headcount with a breakdown by employee type and demographic groups.
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Overload Pay for Full-Time Faculty
Due to the increase of second-half term courses for the spring 2021 semester, overload pay for full-time faculty will be processed differently this academic year. This year, faculty will receive overload pay based on their spring course start dates. Faculty should consult with their department's administrative aide for information about their pay dates.
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New ACH Rule: Direct Deposit Accounts Must Be in Employee’s Name
The National Automated Clearing House (ACH) Association, the organization that establishes rules for processing electronic deposits and debits, announced a new authentication rule for web-based electronic payment transactions. Effective March 19, 2021, any business which originates web-based electronic payment transactions must validate these transactions prior to submission to the ACH network. This validation is to confirm that bank accounts are in the name of the individual receiving the funds. As a result of this requirement, the College will validate all bank accounts for electronic payments to ensure they are in an employee’s name to avoid penalties and/or fines.
We will begin working with PNC Bank, the College’s financial partner, to test bank account authentication on February 15, 2021. If you have a direct deposit bank account that is not in your name, either as a sole or joint owner, then you must remove or replace the account(s) with one in your name by Friday, February 12. Please access the electronic direct deposit authorization form for all account changes through MyMC. View the full memo regarding the electronic direct deposit authorization form for additional details. Please contact the Payroll team with any questions.
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Employee Donor Spotlight: MC Alum, Employee Pays It Forward
Carroll Rollman, executive associate to the senior vice president in the Office of Advancement and Community Engagement, began her career at Montgomery College in December 2003 as a full-time office assistant for the chief information officer in the Office of Information Technology. Carroll says, “As an alumna and now as a College employee, I strongly believe in the College’s mission. I know firsthand what a huge impact receiving financial assistance can make to a student.”
Carroll gives through payroll deduction to a scholarship that was first established through the Leadership Development Institute (LDI), a cohort program designed to help employees discover and hone their leadership skills. She says, “LDI contributed to my personal and professional growth. If not for LDI, I would not have developed the skills I needed to take risks and do things that are outside of my comfort zone.”
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Thinking About Retiring? Ask Yourself These Questions
If you have been thinking about retiring, ask yourself these questions and follow a few simple steps to determine your eligibility and obtain a retirement allowance estimate. Contact the Benefits team for guidance.
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Reminder: New Guidelines for Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment
Effective Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the Office of Environmental, Health, and Occupational Safety in the Office of Facilities will review all requests for purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE). The College appointed the Office of Facilities to manage PPE requests in order to provide a centralized process for purchasing the appropriate type of PPE. For additional information, including how to order and who to contact, see the Collegewide memo.
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February: American Heart Month and Wellness Updates
Join the February Wellness Challenge
“Stress Less” Wellness Challenge | February 8–19
During the “Stress Less” Wellness Challenge, participants score points for completing simple tasks, designed to help you unwind and add joy to your day. Log in each weekday to see the day’s challenge. Challenge finishers will receive an e-gift card. Register
Behavioral Health SeminarsStress and Emotional Eating | February 8 | Noon–1 p.m.
Identify triggers that lead to overeating, including emotional eating. Learn to better understand eating patterns, why eating becomes a way to handle stress, and what can be done to help. Register
Keeping a Healthy Heart | February 24 | noon–1 p.m.
Learn about the symptoms of stroke and heart attack, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure, and what you can do to recognize or help prevent these conditions. Register
Health and Wellness Program OpportunitiesHeart Disease Prevention Classes | February 8, 18, 23
Join Holy Cross Health for a free educational session to learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease and stay healthy, including exercise and nutrition. Sessions are offered virtually. Choose a session below:
- February 8,10–11 a.m.
- February 18, noon–1 p.m.
- February 23, noon–1 p.m
Mindfulness Meditation Practice | February 12 | 12:15–12:45 p.m.
Join Next Generation Wellness for a guided 30-minute mindfulness and meditation practice. Register
Heart-Healthy Foods Cooking Demo | February 18 | 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Join Next Generation Wellness and a certified nutritionist to learn ways to cook with heart-healthy foods. Register
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Happy Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans throughout history. We celebrate and recognize the many contributions and accomplishments of our African American faculty, staff, and students. Learn about the origins of Black History Month.
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| Important Dates Thursday, February 4
Employee Services Council Meeting, 1 p.m. Request the meeting link.
Friday, February 5
Timesheets due at noon.
Monday, February 8
“Stress Less” Wellness Challenge begins. Register
Ongoing through Monday, February 15
Friday, February 19
Timesheets due at noon.
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, dance rhythms, legs and core, weights and cardio, yoga, Zumba®, and more. See the wellness schedule for class times.
All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.
Visit MC Wellness to view class schedules, wellness forms and resources.
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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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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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