Montgomery College Relaxes Face Mask Mandate with Exceptions Effective March 28
On March 24, Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams issued a memo stating that based on updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local and state health officials, Montgomery College will relax the face mask requirement in a phased manner. In considering this decision, Dr. Williams and his leadership team consulted with the College Council and the leaders of the unions representing full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and staff. Effective Monday, March 28, face masks will become optional for students, faculty, staff, contractors, vendors, and visitors inside College buildings and facilities, with the following important exceptions:
- Masks will continue to be required in all classroom settings, including laboratories, learning centers, and other instructional spaces. Instructors may remove their masks while teaching provided they use good judgment to maintain appropriate distance from students. While the College does not have a distancing requirement, considering distance is encouraged.
- Masks will continue to be required in the Montgomery College Center for Early Education.
- Masks will continue to be required on the MC shuttles.
- Masks should be worn by anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19.
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Governance Council Elections Now Open Through April 8
Nominations for the 2022–2023 governance councils have been finalized. Voting opened Monday, March 28 and continues through Friday, April 8. Access your ballot and make your picks. While you could nominate in any category, you will only be able to vote based on your role (faculty, staff, administrator) and location (Germantown, Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Workforce Development and Continuing Education). As of Monday, March 28, you can access your ballot and cast your vote. Send questions to College Council or visit the Governance webpage for additional information.
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Equity Week Kicks Off April 4 with Keynote Speaker Dr. Gina Garcia on Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Equity Week 2022 kicks off next Monday, April 4, at 1 p.m. in the Cultural Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, with keynote speaker Dr. Gina Garcia, speaking on “Becoming an Hispanic-Serving Institution.” Montgomery College was recently designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The event is in-person and virtual. If you plan to attend virtually, register for the event to receive details on joining the webinar. Dr. Garcia will deliver the keynote address at 2 p.m.
The Office of Equity and Inclusion proudly presents this year’s Equity Week theme, “Healing: Refraiming the Narrative.” As we gradually and safely return to an in-person work environment, it is time that we fully address our need and desire to heal mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially from the results of the last few years. The Office of Equity and Inclusion cordially invites you to proactively take the initiative to recognize, repair, rebuild, and re-invent and heal.
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OBS and HRSTM Provide Support for Workday Business ProcessesOffice of Business Services (OBS)
OBS Procurement Office is hosting ongoing Zoom meetings bi-weekly on Wednesdays to provide assistance to the College community on the following Workday business processes related to budgets:
Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM)
HRSTM is hosting virtual office sessions via Zoom this month to support employees with the new Educational Assistance Program (EAP) request process in Workday. Look for more session in April, 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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MCRPA to Host Virtual Open House on April 13
The Montgomery College Rising Professionals Association (MCRPA) is hosting an open house for MC employees via Zoom on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 1–2 p.m. Employees will be able to attend the one-hour event to learn about MCRPA and hear from the leadership team, committee chairs and vice chairs, current members, and previous members. Bring your questions; expect some fun! If you are interested in attending, register for the April open house.
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Find Back Issues of Employee Matters Newsletter Online
Miss an issue? 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.
Please email your submission to HRSTM by noon on Tuesdays.
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| Important Dates Thursday, March 31
EAP requests in Workday virtual office session: Reimbursement, 10 a.m.–noon
Last day to submit flexible spending account (FSA) claims for 2021
Saturday, April 2
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees must be submitted and approved by supervisors in Workday by noon.
Wednesday, April 13
MCRPA Virtual Open House, 1–2 p.m. Register.
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:
- Automotive Technician
- Biotech Instructional Lab Coordinator
- Special Programs Coordinator
- Radiologic Technology
Full-time Faculty
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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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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