MC Employees Welcome Dr. Jermaine F. Williams
Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams received an enthusiastic welcome from College employees as he arrived at the Central Services Building this week on February 28. During his first week at the College, Dr. Williams plans to visit each campus, as well as other College offices. See the full schedule.
Dr. Williams expressed his gratitude for the welcome and shared his thoughts on the future in this excerpt from his first President’s Corner:
Thank you all for the warm welcome I have already received—even before my very first day. It is wonderful to experience, first-hand, Montgomery College’s inclusive spirit. As I begin my learning journey at the College, my partner and sons are also adjusting to a new residence and new schools. There is a lot of change in our midst, and it is exciting for all of us. I look forward to learning from new colleagues about the best places to take two very curious and independent children—who are still working out some of their pent-up pandemic energy.
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FY22 Educational Assistance Program (EAP) Updates
Please visit the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) webpage for important updates to EAP, EAP Travel, and the Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP for eligible part-time faculty) effective as of March 1, 2022.
As a clarification to the March 1 memo, employees must show proof of completion for any EAP course, seminar, conference, or workshop attended. The employee is responsible for reimbursing the College when the following are met:
- the course, seminar, conference, or workshop is dropped
- the employee receives a failing grade
- if, while on professional development or sabbatical leave, the employee fails to return to and remain at the College for the period of time specified in their applicable Professional Development Leave or Sabbatical Leave Agreement
For more details, see the following pages from Montgomery College Policies and Procedures:
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Employee Services Council to Meet Thursday, March 3
The Employee Services Council invites the College community to the next council meeting on Thursday, March 3 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The council provides input on behalf of all employee groups in decisions related to employment services, employee programs, and related matters, and makes recommendations to the College Council or other councils as appropriate. The meeting will feature a special topic for discussion: “MC Employee Onboarding.” Request Zoom meeting link.
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Provide Your Feedback on MC Survey Findings
Last week's open forums were well attended. Open and candid discussions about the four priority themes took place. Thoughtful suggested action items were noted. If you were unable to attend and provide feedback, you have an opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions on actions on the four priority themes. Responses are anonymous. The deadline to provide feedback is Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The four priority themes—two building on our strengths and two growth opportunities are:
Areas Based on Strengths- Building on our impact and pride in the College mission
- Enhancing the successes of our equity, inclusion, and ethics efforts
Areas for Growth Opportunities- Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of performance management
- Greater clarity and inclusivity on both Collegewide and departmental improvements
All feedback and suggested action items will be organized. Next steps are to provide Dr. Williams by the end of March the four priority themes and possible actions for his review, approval, and implementation.
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College Governance Nominations Open Through March 10
Governance nominations are now open through March 10, 2022 for students, faculty, staff, and administrators to serve as governance council members. If an employee is thinking about serving on a council, they are encouraged to have a conversation with their supervisor to discuss this opportunity for service and professional growth. Learn more about MC’s participatory governance system or plan to attend any council meeting—all are open to anyone at the College any time.
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HRSTM and OBS Offer Virtual Office Sessions to Employees on EAP Request Process in Workday
As of January 3, 2022, employees have been able to initiate the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) request process in Workday. To support employees with this new EAP process, the Offices of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) and Business Services (OBS) have been hosting virtual office sessions this month. The next upcoming sessions are listed below:
Register to receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Once you join the Zoom meeting, you will be placed in a waiting room and receive personal assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please have your prepay requisition and/or reimbursement documents (i.e., invoices, receipts) saved and ready for review and to be uploaded into Workday. As a reminder, all EAP Travel is reimbursement only and therefore not eligible for prepay. Please refer to the Workday training website for more information and resources.
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New Supervisor Orientation Program Returns March 23
The spring session of the New Supervisor Orientation Program begins Wednesday, March 23 at 9 a.m. The program is 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 March 23, 24, 30, and 31, 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. Enroll via MC Learns through Workday.
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Do You Know About the MC Crisis Fund?
Funded by College employee contributions, the MC Crisis Fund was established for use by MC employees in an emergency or unforeseen crisis situation. You can contribute to the fund through payroll deduction or a one-time contribution. To support your fellow colleagues, select the checkbox “Give to a program fund or different area of support,” specify “Other” and type in employee emergency assistance or TU2126.
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| Important DatesThursday, March 3
Dr. Williams Meet-and-Greet
10–11 a.m., Gaithersburg Business Training Center, Rooms 402-403
Saturday, March 5
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees must be submitted and approved by supervisors in Workday by noon.
Wednesday, March 9
Tuesday, March 15
EAP requests in Workday virtual office session: Reimbursement, 1–3 p.m.
Thursday–Friday,
March 17–18
Spring break; College closed
Weekly Stretch Breaks
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Workday Reminders, Tips, and Guidance
Since the opening of Workday on January 3, 2022, MC Learns through Workday is available again for FY22 required trainings and other professional development offerings. All MC employees can now enter time off, and hourly employees can enter time worked. Payroll and Finance are now fully live. Visit Workday Training for job aids, training videos, and other resources.
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See current open positions for faculty and staff:
- Social Resource Program Manager
- Enrollment Services VA Specialist
- Cybersecurity and Network Technology Full‑Time Faculty
- Payroll Manager
- Payroll Specialist II
Visit Career in Workday to view career opportunities.
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Current guidance for MC employees as the College shifts back to full onsite, in‑person operations
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Visit MC Wellness for 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
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Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter, as well as other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) news and employee communications here.
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