Congratulations to the FY21 Recipients of the College’s Administrator Leadership Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Monique Davis, Dr. Melissa Gregory, and Dr. Michael Mills on receiving a Montgomery College FY21 Administrator Leadership Award:
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The Excellence in Leading a Collegewide Initiative Award
DR. MONIQUE DAVIS, Collegewide Dean for Health Science And Health Enhancement, Exercise Science and Physical Education
Monique Davis was instrumental in leading the CAT team throughout the pandemic, providing consistent communications and keeping the College community informed. —Nominated by Mr. David Sears
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The Excellence in Serving Students Award
DR. MELISSA GREGORY, Associate Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Melissa Gregory engages with students to guide them in the right direction to achieve student success. She is willing to facilitate financial aid workshops at local high schools.—Nominated by Ms. Tracee Matthias
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The Excellence in Innovation Award
DR. MICHAEL MILLS, Vice President of ELITE
Michael Mills led a team to develop five online degrees over the past five years. He also provided faculty with emergency remote teaching training to move the College to online during the pandemic. —Nominated by Dr. Sanjay Rai
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The Administrator Leadership Award recognizes and celebrates excellence in leadership among Montgomery College’s eligible administrators. To view the award categories, guidelines, and nomination deadline, visit Staff and Administrative Awards.
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Join Us at the College’s Year End CelebrationDecember 17, 1 p.m.
The year-end celebration is both a virtual and in-person event taking place at the Theatre Arts Arena in the Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus. To ensure the health and safety of our community, all those attending in person must wear a mask and show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. If approved for a vaccine exception, attendees must show a negative test result. RSVP
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Reminder: Complete FY22 Required Workday Training by December 23
As a reminder, the majority of the required FY22 trainings are Workday trainings, which need to be completed by Thursday, December 23, 2021. Workday training requirements are dependent upon the employee's respective role and responsibilities at the College. Please be advised that required Workday trainings are now available on YouTube:
Proof of Completion Process
To receive credit and a confirmation email for completing the required Workday trainings during the Workday blackout period of November 27, 2021 through January 2, 2022, visit Workday Training Verification.
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Important Upcoming Dates, Reminders, and Deadlines for MC Employees
As the year comes to a close, be sure to mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates, reminders, and deadlines for Montgomery College employees.
December 2021January 2022
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What Should I Do When Workday Opens Again?
Once Workday goes live after the Winter Break on Monday, January 3, 2022, you will be able to access MC Learns through Workday again for FY22 required trainings, and other professional development, as well as enter time off (all employees) or enter time worked (hourly employees).
Next Steps for the Week of January 3- Log in to Workday.
- Use Time Entry to enter hours worked for the pay period of December 25, 2021–January 7, 2022; employees must submit timesheets and managers must approve by noon, January 7, 2022 (hourly employees only).
- Enter Time Off (leave requests) for December 25, 2021 and beyond (all employees). Even if your manager already approved time off requests outside of Workday, all Time Off must be entered in Workday to be properly accounted for (all employees).
- Ensure your address, personal information, and emergency contacts are up to date (all employees).
- Review 2022 benefit elections and beneficiaries (if applicable) for accuracy (all employees).
- Review payment elections for payroll and reimbursements (all employees).
- Review tax elections (all employees).
EAP Request Process Moves to Workday on January 3
Starting January 3, 2022, the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) request process will be initiated by employees and processed in Workday. Any current EAP requests should be held until January 3. Please refer to Workday Training for information. Additional videos, trainings, open labs, and resources will be available in January 2022.
Workday Training Resources
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McDaniel College Offers Scholarship for Children of K-12 and Community College Employees
In recognition of the importance of excellent teaching, McDaniel College offers the Educator’s Legacy Scholarship, of up to $120,000 over four years to the children of K-12 and community college educators. This means that any child of a benefits-eligible MC employee who meets the eligibility criteria, including professors, counselors, support staff, custodians, and administrators, can earn this scholarship. Learn more.
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Giving Tuesday Gifts Total $20,965
Many thanks to all of those who made Giving Tuesday a huge success. The MC Foundation received 87 gifts totaling $20,965. In this season of giving with so many organizations in need of support, these gifts to MC students transform lives, the future workforce, and the community. “Donors like you make life brighter for us.” —Edwin L., Building Trades Technology, HVAC
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| Important DatesThursday, December 16
“Retirement Planning” presented by AIG. Register
Friday, December 17
Thursday, December 23
Last day to use or lose annual and personal leave. See the memo for carryover limits. Any unused personal leave will be lost as of December 24, 2021.
Last day for full‑time, SSL‑eligible employees to use all available SSL leave over 40 hours. See the memo.
2022Monday, January 3
Enter time off (leave requests) for December 25, 2021 and beyond in Workday (all employees). See job aid or training video for instructions.
Friday, January 7
Non-exempt (hourly employees): First timesheets due in Workday by noon.
See training video or job aid.
Time must be entered and submitted by the deadline in order to get paid on time.
Tuesday, January 18
Wednesday, January 19
Thursday, January 20
“Period Activity Pay” Workday training (for academic aides and WDCE partners) via Zoom, 2–4 p.m. Visit MC Learns through Workday.
Weekly Stretch Breaks
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Dates and DeadlinesWorkday Blackout PeriodNovember 27, 2021 through January 2, 2022
Payroll and Finance
go live in Workday;
MC Learns reopens
Monday, January 3, 2022
First timesheets due
(hourly enmployees)
Friday, January 7
First pay date in Workday
Friday, January 14
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Guidance for MC employees as the College shifts back to full onsite, in‑person operations
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Please note that at this time, Workday is currently unavailable due to the blackout period through January 2, 2021. MC Learns reopens in Workday on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, forms, and more.
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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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Final Issue of Employee Matters for 2021
Due to the upcoming Winter Break beginning December 24, 2021, Employee Matters will publish the last issue of 2021 on December 15 and will resume January 5, 2022.
Back Issues Online
Miss an issue? Find current and back issues of the Employee Matters newsletter and other employee news here.
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