Montgomery College Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for MC Employees and Students
Given the prolonged health crisis that our nation is experiencing, Montgomery College will implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements for faculty, staff, administrators, and students. All employees must verify that they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by November 8, 2021. Students must verify that they are fully vaccinated by January 7, 2022, in time for the spring semester.
Employees who do not submit verification of their vaccination will be required to submit an application for a medical or religious exception to the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM). If approved, the employee will be required to test weekly for coronavirus and submit the results to HRSTM. Details on how to submit your vaccination verification and exception requests will be forthcoming. View the full memo from Dr. Dukes.
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College Postpones
Full Return-to-Campus Date to November 8
The 100 percent return-to-campus date will now be November 8, 2021, instead of October 4, 2021, as previously planned. Because of the impacts of the delta variant, it is prudent to match the return date with the vaccination verification date. Until November 8, 2021, we will continue the current plan requiring employees to report onsite a minimum of two days per week. View the full memo from Dr. Dukes.
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans who came from or whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America Join the College in celebrating this anniversary of independence for multiple Latin American countries. View the schedule of activities.
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Montgomery College Designated a Hispanic Serving Institution
Montgomery College was recently designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. To qualify for HSI designation, an eligible public or private nonprofit institution of higher education must have at least 25 percent Hispanic or Latino undergraduate full‑time equivalent student enrollment and must offer at least two-year academic programs that lead to a degree. As an HSI, the College is now eligible to apply for additional federal grants. The Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs is currently researching the grant opportunities. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Brandy Naughton, director of grants and sponsored programs.
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Fall 2021 Part-Time Faculty Resource Guide Now Available
The Fall 2021 Part-Time Faculty (PTF) Resource Guide is now available! If you are a PTF member, please take advantage of the information found in the fall semester resource guide, including PTF fellowships, PTF-specific professional development, exam schedule, academic calendar, college contacts, and more.
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FY22 Performance Goals Entry Now Live in Workday
The annual performance cycle for FY22 began July 1,2021 and goes through June 30, 2022. Since completing the FY21 Performance Evaluation, employees and supervisors have begun meeting and discussing performance and professional development goals for the current fiscal year. After the goals meeting, employees and supervisors can enter goals into Workday. Workday provides the ability to evaluate and track progress against objectives. For step-by-step instructions, view the job aid for employees and for supervisors/managers. Direct questions to performance@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Nominate Your MC Colleague for a Quarterly Staff Recognition Award
The Montgomery College Special Recognition Award (SRA) recognizes and celebrates staff members for exemplary performance on the job or for providing superior customer service to others at a time or event. Awards are bestowed quarterly throughout the fiscal year. Current full-time or part-time staff members employed at the College for at least one year are eligible to receive the SRA once per fiscal year. The FY22 first quarter (Q1) award timeline is now open for accepting nominations. The closing deadline for nominations is October 1, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
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For Your Benefit
Information and Events from the HRSTM Benefits Team
Virtual Refresher on 403b and 457b Plans
Jeff also has information on Medicare; Voya Fixed Account (3%); retirement transition planning; alternatives to CDs; maximizing your Maryland pension and Social Security; life, long-term care, and disability insurance; and new parent financial planning.
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| Important DatesThursday, September 23
Overcome Financial Obstacles Series: “AIG presents: Investing,” 2 p.m. Register
Tuesday, September 28
Mental Health Education Series: “Stephanie Will presents: Suicide Prevention”
1 p.m. Register
Wednesday, September 29
Friday, October 1
Timesheets due at noon
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 Schedule Available
All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.
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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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