Steps on How to Apply for a Telework/Flexible Work Arrangement
As outlined in the Flexible Work Arrangements Procedure, approval of all telework agreements and flexible work arangements (FWA) must be based on the operational and service needs of a unit and the essential job duties of a position.
Please follow these steps for submitting requests for telework/flexible work arrangements.
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Montgomery College Welcomes Two Payroll Specialists, Tsion Bekele and Minnie Muchai
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) is pleased to announce the addition of two new payroll specialists to the payroll services team in the HR Business Services unit. Both started on Monday, April 18.
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Tsion (pronounced SEE-on) Bekele has over 10 years of accounting and payroll experience. Tsion’s most recent role was staff accountant at American Postal Workers Union Health Plan. In this role, she supervised a team of payroll clerks that managed all payroll processing, payroll related tax payments, retirement plan contributions, and providing ongoing customer service and support to employees. Tsion earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from University of Baltimore and started her career in the Compliance Unit of the State of Maryland Comptroller’s Office. When she's not working, Tsion likes to read, hike, and travel. She has an Aussiedoodle named Solo. Tsion is trilingual: she speaks Amharic, English, and Italian.
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Minnie Muchai is a seasoned payroll services professional with nearly 20 years of experience, Minnie comes to us from Frederick Health Hospitals where she served as the payroll coordinator. In this role, she was responsible for processing a bi-weekly payroll for 4,000 plus employees and $8 million monthly wiring and billing transactions, including processing special checks and W-2s, preparing monthly payroll summary reports, and providing ongoing customer service and support. Prior to her work with Frederick Health, Minnie served as payroll coordinator/analyst with Medstar Health for approximately eight years that included processing payroll for 1,400 to 6,000 employees. When she's not working, Minnie enjoys walking, hiking, playing golf, traveling, and sight-seeing.
Please join us in welcoming Tsion and Minnie to Montgomery College and HRSTM.
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Part-Time Faculty Spotlight: Colleen King
Part-time professor Colleen King is giving back to the College that inspired her to pursue a career in education. King joined the College in 2019 and teaches in the English and Reading Department on the Germantown campus.
“I graduated from Montgomery College in 2011. While attending MC, I had a professor, Sharon Anthony, help me recognize that I wanted to teach. She exuded patience, compassion, and a clear love for teaching. I am honored to call her my colleague ten years later,” King said.
After graduating from Montgomery College, King received her Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Maryland University College. She majored in English and minored in journalism. She earned her Masters of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. She received a second Masters of Arts degree in English from the same school.
Read the full article from InsideMC and learn more about King’s approach to teaching and the advice she has for other faculty members.
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Volunteers Needed for Commencement Special Assignments
Planning is underway for the College’s 75th Anniversary Commencement but we need your help with our students, faculty, guests, or other logistics that will make this a successful event. This year’s commencement, the first in-person ceremony since 2019, takes place at the Rockville Campus at 10 a.m. on two days—Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20.
College services will be suspended both days until 2 p.m. to enable participation across all areas and all campuses of the College. Select your special assignment.
Questions? Email Events.
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OBS Support for Workday Business Processes Continues Through June 30
Office of Business Services (OBS)
OBS Procurement Office is hosting the next Workday business process Zoom meeting on Wednesday, May 11, from 2–4 p.m., covering the topics below:
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MC Center for Early Education Lab School Hosts Annual Art Show
The Montgomery College Center for Early Education (CEE) Lab School will host the 2022 Blooming Artist Gallery Show on May 6, noon–2 p.m. The show will be held outdoors on the children’s playground. Montgomery College staff and faculty are invited to attend. The show will feature children’s artful expressions of the works of Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, Faith Ringgold, Maria Martinez, Yayoi Kusama, and Claude Monet to just name a few. Come and partake in the inspired work of our young artists. The educators of the CEE Lab School have created amazing documentation panels for you to review and reflect upon the children’s artistic journeys. Small goodie bags will be provided and a message board will be available for staff and faculty to write little notes of inspiration for the youngest MC raptors. Masks are required.
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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.
Submission for the Newsletter?Please email your submission to HRSTM by noon on Tuesdays.
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| Important Dates Thursday, April 27
Saturday, April 30
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees must be submitted and approved by supervisors in Workday by noon.
Wednesday, May 4
Pre-retirement Seminar (CRN 77442). Register
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Montgomery College Center for Early Education (CEE) Lab School hosts the 2022 Blooming Artist Gallery Show, noon–2 p.m.
Saturday, May 14
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.
Wednesday, May 25
Pre-retirement Seminar (CRN 77444). Register
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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:
- MCTV Social Media Manager
- Financial Records Supervisor
- Cybersecurity and Network Technology Full‑time Faculty
- Dean of Instruction, English and Reading
- Special Events Director
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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All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.
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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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