Germantown Campus to Serve as Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site for County
Governor Hogan announced plans in a March 23 press release for opening six more mass vaccination sites in the state of Maryland—including MC’s Germantown Campus—beginning in early April. Montgomery College will serve as the host site but will not administer the vaccines or run the site. MC employees and students will have to follow the same protocols around eligibility and appointments required of other residents. The College’s Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will make a formal announcement with more details when appropriate. See Dr. Pollard’s memo.
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Congratulations to Adam Reid, New Director of Public Safety, Health, and Emergency Management
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Adam Reid as the new director of public safety, health, and emergency management. As director of public safety, health, and emergency management, Mr. Reid’s role will expand to include a focus on public health. A focus on public health through a lens of public safety is important as we plan for and transition to a post pandemic environment. Additionally, the environmental health and safety function and team will report to public health. This realignment is based on the core purpose and function of public health at Montgomery College. The focus on health and safety in today’s world is expansive and the synergy that will be created with this new alignment is important.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Adam Reid into this expanded role at the College. View the full announcement.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Our First Woman Vice PresidentMarch 30 Webinar Hosted by the Office of Equity and Inclusion
History was made when our 49th vice president, Kamala Harris, was sworn in as the first woman to hold the office, the first black woman, and the first woman of South Asian descent, among several of her barrier-breaking firsts in a country reeling from generations of racial injustice. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Office of Equity and Inclusion presents “Let’s Talk! The Force Behind our First Female Vice President Kamala Harris, Alpha Kappa Alpha: Black and Multicultural Greek Organizations” webinar on Tuesday, March 30, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Visit MC Learns through Workday to register. For more information or questions, please contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
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MCRPA to Host Virtual Open House
The Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association (MCRPA) is hosting an open house for MC employees via Zoom on Friday, March 26, 2021, from 2–3 p.m. Employees will be able to attend the one-hour event to learn about MCRPA and hear from the leadership team, committee chairs and vice chairs, current members, and previous members. Bring your questions; expect some fun! If you are interested in attending, please email MCRPA for the Zoom link.
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Employee Connections Program Update: New Group and WebinarsAbout the Program
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) established the Employee Connections Group program to facilitate opportunities for employees to come together as a community to enrich personal experiences and build community. It also provides leadership opportunities for those who wish to participate, initiate, or lead a group. Groups get together via Zoom meetings. Come meet and interact with employees from across the College.
New Employee Group: Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays is a new Employee Connections group that is a lunchtime get-together with a social emphasis. Activities may include games, cooking demonstrations, and discussions on topics such as travel and leisure activities. Expand your MC social network while having fun! Join Fun Fridays.
Webinars Offered to Support Employees
Join one or all of these webinars to connect with, share ideas, and support one another across the College.
Mental Health Education Series
Thursday, March 25, 11 a.m. “Coping with Family Mental Health” Register for webinar.
Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series
Wednesday, April 7, noon “AIG Presents: Social Security and Your Retirement” Register for one or more webinars.
Questions About the Program?
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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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Workday Project Continues
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MC Employee Survey Results Coming Soon
ModernThink is currently reviewing the recent Employee Experience and Culture Survey response data and will provide Montgomery College with a summary of the organizational competencies and relationships that most directly impact and influence the College’s culture. In April through early May, the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management will host a series of information sessions with the College community to share the findings from the survey. A proposed action plan will be developed based on the data and findings of the survey over the course of the summer and shared with the College community in the fall.
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| Important Dates Thursday, March 25
“Eating Healthy at Home” webinar, 12:15–1:15 p.m. Register
Friday, March 26
Tuesday, March 30
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
“Let’s Talk! The Force Behind our First Female Vice President Kamala Harris, Alpha Kappa Alpha: Black and Multicultural Greek Organizations” webinar
Visit MC Learns to register.
Thursday, April 1
Employee Services Council Meeting, 1 p.m. Request the meeting link.
Monday–Friday, April 5–9
Spring 2021 Equity Week
This year’s theme is “Bridging Generations: Unifying Conversations, Communities, and Culture” See the schedule and register.
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, weights and cardio, yoga, Zumba ®, and more. See the wellness schedule for class days and times. Upcoming Events “Strive to Organize” Wellness ChallengeMarch 29–April 10
Score points for completing simple tasks to get decluttered and more organized. Register
All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives. View 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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