Montgomery College Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites at Campuses
We all share a responsibility to do everything we can to keep our community safe from the coronavirus. For this reason, Montgomery College encourages all eligible students, faculty, staff, and visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and has hosted vaccination and testing sites on multiple campuses for the community. See locations and details below.
Rockville Campus, CB Building
Vaccinations and testing for COVID-19 will continue at least through October at the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College. The Rockville Campus clinic, however, has moved from the South Campus Instruction Building (SB) to the Counseling and Advising Building (CB). The clinic is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for appointments and walk-ins. All are welcome. If you wish, you can schedule an appointment at the Montgomery County vaccine website.
Clinic closed September 5–6 for the Labor Day holiday.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, ST Building, Student Lounge
In partnership with Holy Cross Health, COVID-19 clinics will also be held each Thursday at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus in the ST Building, 2nd floor student lounge. Times will alternate each week between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The clinics are for MC students, employees, and for the Montgomery County community.
Next clinic: September 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins only.
Germantown Campus
A COVID-19 vaccination site will also be opening on the Germantown Campus. More details will be announced soon.
You can also text your ZIP code to 438829 to receive a list of vaccine locations nearest to you. En Español: Envíe su código postal por mensaje de texto al número 822862 para recibir una lista de los centros de vacunación más cercanos a usted.
VaxU Scholarship Promotion Ends September 6
The VaxU Scholarship Promotion is open to Maryland residents ages 12–17 and offers vaccinated residents a chance to win one of twenty scholarship prizes. The final drawing for four winners and eight alternates is September 6, 2021.
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SHaW Center Offers Training During September, National Suicide Prevention Month
You can “ask a question, save a life.” Suicide is an ongoing public health problem across the country and close to home. The pandemic has exacerbated the mental health struggles of many and an increase in death by suicide. But there is something that we can do to help protect our students, family, friends, and even ourselves. The QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.) suicide gatekeeper training program teaches attendees to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to ask the question, and how to make referrals that can save someone's life. The SHaW Center is offering virtual QPR classes for faculty, staff, and students during National Suicide Prevention Month. Register for a class.
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Employee Connections Offers Webinars to Support Employees
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management established the Employee Connections program to facilitate opportunities for employees to come together as a community to enrich personal experiences. The Employee Connections program is offering webinars this fall in the Mental Health Education Series and Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series. After you register for a webinar, you will receive the Zoom link.
Wednesday, September 22, 2 p.m. “Suicide Prevention” with Stephanie Will
Tuesday, October 26, 3 p.m. “Skills Workshop” with Stephanie Will
Friday, September 17, noon “Voya Presents 403(b) vs. 457(b) Plans”
Thursday, September 23, 2 p.m. “AIG Presents: Investing”
Thursday, October 21, 2 p.m. “AIG Presents: Financial Planning”
Questions About the Program?
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For Your Benefit
Information and Events from the HRSTM Benefits Team
Deductions for SRAs, Teachers Pension, and 10-Month Employees Resume With Next Pay
Deductions for Supplemental Retirement Annuities (SRAs), Teachers Pension System, and 10-month employees are based on 20 pays and therefore are paused over the summer and resumed in the fall. The next paycheck, September 10, 2021, which is the first paycheck of the academic year, will include the SRA, Teachers Pension, and 10-month employee insurance deductions. Employees who are enrolled in the Employees Pension System and 12-month employees have deductions taken all year long (26 pays). College contributions for those employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Plan investing with either TIAA or Fidelity will also start again on this pay. If you have any questions, please contact the HRSTM Benefits Team.
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Share Your Thoughts on Returning to Work
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) is seeking quotes and comments from Montgomery College employees about their experiences in returning to working onsite. If you have a moment, drop us a line with your thoughts and comments. We are looking for answers to some of the following questions to share with our audience.
- How does it feel to be working back on campus/onsite?
- What are you looking forward to most about the return?
- What did you miss about working onsite and didn't realize it until you were back onsite?
- After working remotely for such an extended period, how are you working differently? What new skills have you acquired?
Feel free to provide other thoughts and reflections you may have and photos are always welcome! Please submit your testimonial to HRSTM.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week
Due to the Labor Day holiday next week, which will be observed on Monday, September 6, 2021, Employee Matters will not publish next Wednesday, September 8, but will resume on September 15.
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| Important DatesThursday, September 2
Timesheets due at noon
(Early timesheet deadline due to Labor Day holiday)
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus COVID-19 clinic open for walk-ins only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., ST Building, 2nd floor student lounge
Monday, September 6
College closed due to Labor Day holiday
Tuesday, September 14
QRP (Question. Persuade. Refer.) suicide prevention training class via Zoom, noon–1 p.m. Register
Weekly Stretch Breaks
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| Workday News
Upcoming Go Live Dates
September 2021: FY22 Goals Entry
January 2022: HCM, Payroll, and Finance, and Full Deployment
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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date in Workday?
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Guidance and resources for MC employees as the College begins shifting back to onsite, in‑person operations
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Fall Classes Now Avaialble
The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and cardio, barre, circuit training, core power, hip hop dance, yoga, Zumba ®, and more. Visit Wellness to see the new fall schedule with class descriptions and times. 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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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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