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Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 3, No. 13 | April 6, 2022

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Equity Week Ends Strong with Keynote Speaker Panama Jackson

Equity Week 2022 will end strong Thursday and Friday, with keynote speaker Panama Jackson and multiple opportunities for virtual workshops. Topics include Panel Discussion on Gender Equity, Sexism, and Harassment in Higher Education, LGBTQI+ Inclusivity on Campus, and PACI Group Updates to name a few. Register for the event to receive details on how to join the webinars.
View the schedule of events and register for any Equity Week event.
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MC President Jermaine Williams Featured in Washington Business Journal Executive Profile

On March 31, 2022, Washington Business Journal (WBJ) featured Montgomery College president, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, in an executive profile, covering everything from his goals and vision during his first year, to the books he is currenlty reading. Read the full story here, or if you are a WBJ subscriber, visit this WBJ link.
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We Want to Hear From You! Take the “Employee Matters” Newsletter Survey

It’s hard to believe that we are coming up on the two-year anniversary of the launch of “Employee Matters” newsletter. When we launched our first issue on April 15, 2020, our goal was to use the newsletter as a tool to help us better communicate and connect with our employees while working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (See the newsletter archive.) Now that we are fully back in our offices and workspaces, we would like to hear from you about what you would like to see in the newsletter. Please take a moment to complete the “Employee Matters” Newsletter Survey. This is a chance to share your thoughts, perspectives, and feedback. We look forward to receiving your feedback and building on your ideas to help enhance the “Employee Matters” newsletter.
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Employee Services Council to Meet Thursday, April 7, 1 p.m.

The Employee Services Council invites the College community to the next council meeting on Thursday, April 7 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. Request Zoom meeting link.
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Governance Council Elections Continue 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 could access your ballot and cast your vote. Send questions to College Council or visit the Governance webpage for additional information.
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MCRPA to Host Open House via Zoom 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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OBS and HRSTM Provide Support for Workday Business Processes

Office 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:
  • Create Requisition
  • Create Receipt
  • Create Supplier Request
  • Create Supplier Invoice Request
  • Verify Procurement Card (P-card) Transaction
  • View My Requisitions
  • Edit My Requisitions
  • Create Spend Authorization Request
  • Create Expense Report
Next meeting is Wednesday, April 13, 2–4 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting.

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:
  • EAP Pre-pay – Thursday, April 14, 2 p.m–4 p.m.
  • Reimbursement – Tuesday, April 26, 1 p.m–3 p.m.
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.

Important Dates

Thursday, April 7

Employee Services Council Meeting via Zoom, 1 p.m. Request meeting link.

Wednesday, April 13

MCRPA Virtual Open House, 1–2 p.m. Register.
OBS Procurement Office Q&A Zoom Meeting, 2–4 p.m.

Thursday, April 14

EAP requests in Workday virtual office session: Reimbursement, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Saturday, April 16

Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees must be submitted and approved by supervisors in Workday by noon.
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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.

See employee action items and Workday resources

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Explore Careers at MC

See current open positions:
  • HR Specialist II, Recruiting
  • Instructional Associate
  • Automotive Technician
  • Dean of Instruction, English and Reading
  • Financial Records Supervisor
Visit Career in Workday to view career opportunities.

Return to Campus

Employee Guidance

Current guidance for MC employees as the College shifts back to full onsite, in‑person operations
Return-to-Campus Guidelines for Employees
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Employee COVID-19 Vaccination, Safety, and Disciplinary Action Protocols
Employee FAQs
Daily COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment
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The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, included barre, bootcamp, yoga, Zumba®, and more. Visit the Wellness page for times and descriptions of classes.
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Visit MC Wellness for 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.

More Information

For contact information by person or topic, visit the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management website for the Points of Contact link.
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