Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 2, No. 34 | September 15, 2021

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Town Hall with Dr. Charlene Dukes Airs September 21

The Town Hall Meeting will be a hybrid event for the College community to be held in person at Rockville Campus and broadcast live at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 21. The audience capacity will be limited to allow for social distancing. If you wish to attend in person, please email townhall@montgomerycollege.edu with your request. Names will be accepted until capacity is reached. Online questions can be submitted to townhall@montgomerycollege.edu in advance or sent during the broadcast. The event will be streamed via the MC YouTube channel, MCTV, and Facebook Live.

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“Community and COVID-inspired Faculty Scholarship” Fellowship Program Opportunity for Faculty

Letters of Interest Due September 20

The “Community and COVID-inspired Faculty Scholarship: Issues and Opportunities” Fellowship program is sponsored by the Academic Affairs division and is led by Dr. Sanjay Rai to support faculty scholarship and research opportunities. The program will explore the themes of social justice and the College’s role in community engagement, growth, and recovery. Faculty chosen to participate in this competitive two-semester fellowship, which begins with the spring 2022 semester, will explore the relationship between COVID-19 and its impact on the community, through the lens of their discipline. Learn more about this unique opportunity including information sessions, application process, work commitment, and more. Letters of interest are due September 20, 2021 and formal applications are due by 5 p.m. on October 27, 2021.

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New Telework/ Telecommute Form Now Available

With the College's transition from mandated emergency remote status back to our standard telework/telecommute opportunities for eligible MC employees, the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management has updated the telework/telecommute application form and streamlined the approval process. If you are in an eligible position and are interested in telework/telecommuting, we encourage you to visit the Flexible Work Arrangements page for more information.

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“Prepare to Protect.” September is National Preparedness Month

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPSEM) has partnered with the College’s academic Emergency Preparedness Management and Homeland Security programs to share some helpful information about National Preparedness Month 2021. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”

Throughout the month of September, OPSEM will be sharing various tips, clips, and images on creating an emergency plan and kit stocked with such items as a flashlight with extra batteries, water, a first aid kit, and other items in case of a need to shelter in place or evacuate. Find helpful information on what to do in the event of an emergency, view the College’s emergency operation plan and the College's emergency plan for individuals with disabilities.

If you are interested in exploring academic programs in emergency preparedness management, check out the program website. Several online sources providing good emergency preparedness information include:

Additional information can also be found in the  Are You Ready? Citizen’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness.

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New Supervisor Orientation Program Returns October 13

The fall session of the New Supervisor Orientation Program begins Wednesday, October 13 at 9 a.m. The program is specifically designed for supervisors who are new to the College, Montgomery College employees who have been recently promoted to a supervisory role, or for experienced supervisors seeking a refresher. The four morning sessions, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on October 13, 14, 19, and 21, will provide participants with 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. Visit  Workday Learn to enroll.

For Your Benefit

Information and Events from the HRSTM Benefits Team

Schedule Your Free Biometric Screening and Flu Vaccination

Onsite biometric screenings and flu vaccinations will be available at no cost to employees. Schedule now. Please click on the respective link to make your appointment.

Make an Appointment for Biometric Screening

If creating a new account, enter registration key: MC21

Takoma Park/Silver Spring: September 29 and October 8
Rockville: September 30 and October 27
Germantown: October 15
Central Services: October 28

Make an Appointment to Get Your Flu Vaccination

Takoma Park/Silver Spring: October 27
Central Services: October 21

Flu vaccinations are currently not scheduled for the Rockville or Germantown Campus.

Important Dates

Thursday, September 16

Staff Council Meeting, 1–3 p.m. via Zoom. Request meeting link.

Friday, September 17

Timesheets due at noon

Monday, September 20

Deadline to submit letters of interest for the “Community and COVID-inspired Faculty Scholarship” Fellowship program. More Information

Tuesday, September 21

Town Hall with Dr. Charlene Dukes, 11 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube. Email your questions to town hall.

Wednesday, September 29

Biometric Screening at Takoma Park/Silver Spring (Registration key: MC21)

Weekly Stretch Breaks

Join us for virtual stretch breaks. See schedule.

Workday News

Visit the Workday website for current information on project phases, timeline, communications, training, and frequently asked questions.

Upcoming Go Live Dates

September 2021: FY22 Goals Entry
January 2022: HCM, Payroll, and Finance, and Full Deployment

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 home contact information and emergency contact information in Workday. See the Workday job aid for step‑by‑step instructions. You can access Workday on MyMC.

Return to Campus

Employee Guidance

Guidance and resources for MC employees as the College begins shifting back to onsite, in‑person operations

Return-to-Campus
Timeline for Employees

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Employee FAQs

Daily COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment

Fall Classes Now Available

The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and abs, barre, core power, yoga, Zumba^®, and more. See the schedule.

All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.

ENROLL

Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, forms, and more.

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.

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More Information

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