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Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 2, No. 37 | October 6, 2021

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ELITE’s Global Leadership Cohort to Develop Future Montgomery College Leaders

The Office of E-Learning, Innovation and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) is offering the Global Leadership Cohort (GLC), a unique professional development opportunity open to all MC employees. The GLC reaffirms Montgomery College’s commitment to developing global leaders who will restore, evolve, and transform the College into a post-pandemic institution uniquely positioned to be a leader in higher education. The GLC aims to develop individual and team leadership capabilities in areas of intercultural competency, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and ‘coaching at work.’  GLC draws from valuable research, theory, and diagnostic tools from world renowned experts in the field of leadership, organizational behavior, performance, and culture.
Classes are a mixture of half-day and full-day classes, which are delivered virtually. The 10th class is for project presentations and a graduation ceremony. Application deadline is October 12, 2021. Register in MC Learns through Workday.
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Enter Your FY22 Performance Goals in Workday

Workday Performance is live and ready for employees and supervisors to enter FY22 performance goals. When an employee enters individual performance goals, Workday automatically send the goals to the supervisor/manager for approval. One of the benefits of Workday is it provides the ability to evaluate and track progress against objectives throughout the year. When it comes time to complete the FY22 Performance Evaluation later in the year, the performance goals will auto-populate the form. For step-by-step instructions, view the job aid for employees and for supervisors/managers. For questions about goals, please email performance@montgomerycollege.edu.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

According to the American Cancer Society, “Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women and is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer.” National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and Prevent Cancer Foundation, are two organizations leading the charge to fight breast cancer. In addition, our representatives at Cigna have provided publications for the College to share with our community to help raise awareness:
  • Helping You Answer Some of Breast Cancer’s Toughest Questions
  • Be Aware. Take Care.
  • Looking Out for Yourself is Important
  • Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women
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ELITE Offers New Leadership Podcast Series: MC Forward

MC Forward is a leadership podcast series hosted by Dr. Michael Mills, vice president of the Office of E-Learning, Innovation and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) at Montgomery College. In the podcast series, Dr. Mills focuses on Montgomery College individuals leading from where they are. Hear what our employees have to say about what makes a good leader. Episode 1 features an interview with Mr. Ken Nelson, director of business and outreach for WDCE, discussing why leadership is hard and what makes a good leader. Episode 2 features an interview with Dr. Kevin Long, deputy chief of staff for planning and policy, discussing some of the best traits of a leader.
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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: October 8
  • Rockville: October 27
  • Germantown: October 15
  • Central Services: October 28

Make an Appointment to Get Your Flu Vaccination

  • Central Services: October 21
  • Takoma Park/Silver Spring: October 27
Flu vaccinations are currently not scheduled for the Rockville or Germantown Campus.
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Employee Connections Group Program Updates and Webinars

About the Program

The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) established the Employee Connections Group program during the College’s remote work status due to the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate opportunities for employees to come together as a community to enrich personal experiences and build community. The program also provides leadership opportunities for those who wish to participate, initiate, or lead a group. Current programs for employees also include the Mental Health Education Series and Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series of webinars.

Upcoming Webinars to Support Employees

See the fall schedule of webinars below in the Mental Health Education Series and Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series. After you register for a webinar, you will receive the Zoom link.

Mental Health Education Series

Tuesday, October 26, 3 p.m.
“Skills Workshop,” presented by Stephanie Will
Wednesday, October 27, 1 p.m.
“Substance Use,” presented by Cristina Rabadan

Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series

Thursday, October 21, 2 p.m.
“Financial Planning,” presented by AIG
For more information, please contact Leslie Jones or Kathleen Boyer.

Important Dates

Thursday, October 7

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

Friday, October 8

Biometric Screening at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (If creating a new account, enter registration key: MC21)

Tuesday, October 12

Application deadline for ELITE Global Leadership Cohort. Register in MC Learns through Workday.

Friday, October 15

Timesheets due at noon

Thursday, October 21

Flu vaccination clinic at CT Building, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Make an appointment.

Monday, November 8

All employees must verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. See the College’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage for additional information and FAQs.
Full onsite staffing at the College begins. Existing approved remote work exemptions will remain in place. See timeline.

Weekly Stretch Breaks

Join us for virtual stretch breaks. See schedule.
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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 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
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The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and abs, barre, cardio and core, yoga, Zumba®, and more. Visit the Wellness page to view the fall schedule.
All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.
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Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, wellness forms, resources, and more.
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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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