New Supervisor Orientation Program Returns March 23
The spring session of the New Supervisor Orientation Program begins Tuesday, March 23, 9 a.m. The program is specifically designed for supervisors who are new to the College or MC employees who have been recently promoted to a supervisory role. The four morning sessions, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on March 23, 25, 31, and April 1, will provide participants the essential information needed to manage and lead a team at Montgomery College. Attendance and participation are required for each morning session as the program content and topics are related and build upon one another. This year’s program premieres the addition of sessions led by the Office of Business Services. Visit Workday Learn to enroll.
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“Your Voice, Your MC” Employee Experience and Culture Survey Now Open
Keep a watchful eye on your email inbox and Clutter folder. Full-and part-time faculty, staff, and administrators have been sent an email from ModernThink, LLC inviting them to complete this year's employee experience and culture survey: “Your Voice, Your MC: The Employee Experience and Culture Survey”. Only two days in and we already have a 15 percent response rate! Thanks to those that have already responded. If you have not completed the survey yet, please set some time aside to complete it soon. The survey closes Monday, March 1.
Questions?
For more information about the survey, visit the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) survey webpage or contact Elaine Doong.
For technical issues accessing or logging into the survey, contact ModernThink toll free at 888-684-4658 or by email.
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Reminder: Nominations for FY21 Outstanding Staff Awards Due March 1
The Outstanding Service Awards for staff follow a once-a-year nominations period in tandem with the Staff of the Year Awards. The nomination period for the Outstanding Service and Staff of the Year Awards opened November 2020. FY21 nominations are due Monday, March 1, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
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Translation and Oral Interpretation Services Available to MC Staff
Montgomery College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational services for all students, faculty, staff, and residents in our county, and to removing language barriers to College services. The College has contracts with outside companies to provide translation (written) and interpretation (oral) services for individuals who need information in languages other than English.
These services include 24/7 phone interpretation in hundreds of languages as well as in-person interpretation and document translation for College-related activities. If your office is interested in having access to this service, please contact Karla Silvestre or Katie Nguyen.
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Live March 4: Conversations with Leadership: Resilient MC Join MC President DeRionne Pollard for another Conversations with Leadership: Resilient MC livestream event as she discusses “Healthy People, Safer Spaces: Next Steps.” Dr. Pollard will be joined by the College’s four senior vice presidents: Dr. Monica Brown, Dr. Sanjay Rai, Ms. Donna Schena, and Mr. David Sears. Please submit your questions by February 26 to Resilient MC and all new, send a video question. Watch for updates about this virtual event. Visit Facebook or YouTube.
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For Your Benefit
Information and Events from the HRSTM Benefits Team
Are Your Eyes Tired?
You may have what is called “Computer Vision Syndrome” (CVS). Check out the article from the College’s vision benefits provider, EyeMed, for some tips and tricks for dealing with CVS.
Preparing Your Retirement Plan at Work
With essential living expenses like housing, food and fuel rising, you may be tempted to put off saving. If this sounds like you, don't miss this workshop Friday, February 19 from 1–2 p.m. Register
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February: American Heart Month Wellness Webinars
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
Heart Disease Prevention Classes | February 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 18, noon–1 p.m.
- February 23, noon–1 p.m
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
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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 February 8–19
"Stress Less" Wellness Challenge. Register
Thursday, February 18
Heart-Healthy Foods Cooking Demo, 12:15–1:15 p.m. Register
Heart Disease Prevention Class, noon–1 p.m. Register
Friday, February 19
Timesheets due at noon.
Tuesday, February 23
Heart Disease Prevention Class, noon–1 p.m. Register
Thursday, February 26
Deadline to submit questions for MC Conversations with Leadership: Resilient MC livestream event.
Deadline to access your saved voicemail information by 10 p.m. due to the upgrade of the College's telephone system. See OIT memo.
Monday, March 1
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 to view class days and times. All new and past wellness members must enroll via workday to receive wellness information and incentives. View the job aide on how to enroll.
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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