Signs of Spring and Cheering Raptor Baseball
Although the weather has been chilly lately, there's no question that spring has finally arrived. Montgomery College President Jermaine F. Williams joined enthusiastic faculty, staff, and student fans to cheer on the Raptor baseball team at the Germantown Campus on March 29. The Raptors prevailed and defeated Scotland, 19-15. See box score.
Dr. Williams invites you to the Spring Closing Meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9 a.m. in Globe Hall in the High Technology and Science Center (HT) at the Germantown Campus. Come and celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues. For those who cannot attend in person, the Spring Closing Meeting will stream live on the College's YouTube channel. We look forward to seeing you there. For additional information about professional week and other activities, refer to the Closing Meeting website.
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Employee Spotlight: Stacy Ford
Stacy has co-launched the Universal Design Center (UDC) at Montgomery College. The UDC is designed to support the College community by removing barriers in our working and learning environments, using accessible information, communication technology, and inclusive physical environments for promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural competence. With a focus on inclusive environments, universal design, universal design for learning, and accessibility, the UDC's networked approach will establish or reinforce policies and processes necessary to minimize risk for the College. Through the coordination of a comprehensive system of support, professional development, job-embedded coaching, action research, and web-based resources and tools will be made available in support of the College’s vision and mission.
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Montgomery College Welcomes Kirsys Nunez, Payroll Manager
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) is pleased to announce the addition of Kirsys Nunez as the new payroll manager, effective April 11. Kirsys is a former student of Montgomery College and has a payroll and finance background with experience in nonprofit, food service/commercial, and corporate settings. Her most recent role was as a payroll manager with Janjer Enterprises, Inc. since 2019, after being promoted from the role of payroll specialist. As the payroll manager, she has overseen the total process and cycle of a multistate, bi-weekly payroll for 2,000 employees, and directly led and supervised a team of specialists/associates in support of this work. In addition to managing a full range of payroll services, Kirsys has administered time and attendance systems, unemployment claims, worker's compensation claims, and assisted with the administration of 401(k) programs and annual audits. Kirsys is bilingual with proficiency in Spanish and English. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, travel, and working out. Many people have told Kirsys she has a memory like an elephant because she remembers the little things. Please join us in welcoming Kirsys to Montgomery College and HRSTM.
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Staff Council to Meet This Thursday, April 21, 1 p.m.
The Staff Council invites all College staff to the next council meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. President Jermaine F. Williams will be the featured guest. To join the meeting, request Zoom meeting link.
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We Need You! Volunteer for Commencement
There's a buzz in the air, an undercurrent of excitement—the anticipation of hosting the College’s first in‑person commencement since 2019. Montgomery College graduates will finally have the opportunity to walk across the stage and celebrate their hard work and achievements with their friends and families in the audience—but we need your help!
Many volunteers are required each day. No experience is necessary. Whether you have helped with commencement for years, or if this will be your first commencement experience, we need you to sign up now. You can select your volunteer area and will have a choice of one or both days—Thursday, May 19, or Friday, May 20. College services will be suspended until 2 p.m, to allow you to help with commencement on the Rockville Campus for the morning/early afternoon each day.
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OBS and HRSTM Provide Support for Workday Business ProcessesOffice of Business Services (OBS)
OBS Procurement Office continues hosting ongoing Zoom meetings bi-weekly on Wednesdays to provide assistance to the College community on the following Workday business processes related to budgets. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 27, 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 the coming months. Upcoming session is listed below:
Register here. For the virtual sessions, 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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For Your Benefit
Information and Events from the HRSTM Benefits Team
Pre-Retirement Seminars
- April 26 (CRN 77438)
- May 4 (CRN 77442)
- May 25 (CRN 77444)
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| Important Dates Thursday, April 21
Tuesday, April 26
Thursday, April 27
Saturday, April 30
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees must be submitted and approved by supervisors in Workday by noon.
Monday, May 16
Wednesday, May 18
Thursday, May 19
75th Commencement, Rockville Campus, 10 a.m.
Friday, May 20
75th Commencement, Rockville Campus, 10 a.m.
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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:
- Dean of Instruction, English and Reading
- Special Events Director
- Instructional Associate
- Business Management Full‑Time Faculty
- Campus Police Officer
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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