Observing Juneteenth
As you likely know, Juneteenth is next Monday, the second year that an official federal holiday has marked this historic date. The date warrants recognition as African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally liberated from slavery there, two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Educational resources on Juneteenth abound and I encourage you to visit some of them, including the Library of Congress site.
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June is Pride Month
Human dignity is being celebrated in several important corners this month with LBGTQIA+ Pride Month celebrations in full gear. For a fascinating history of LGBTQIA+ in D.C., visit the Capital Pride Alliance. We actively celebrate Pride in my home, and the family had a great time showing support in D.C. yesterday [June 12]. The MC Pride and Allies page has helpful resources for the College. I hope you will search out some ways to learn more about the achievements and struggles due to persecution experienced by LGBTQIA+ community members or join the June 29 Let’s Talk discussion on the topic, “LGBTQIA+ Young People and Mental Health.”
I continue to be energized by MC’s commitment to social justice and hope each of you will take advantage of one or more chances to grow in this direction. Read more in the June 13 edition of “President’s Corner.”
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Part-Time Faculty Spotlight: John McCarthy
By Liz Feldman on behalf of the Part-Time Faculty Institute
If you live in the DMV, then Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy is likely a familiar name. McCarthy has served the past 16 years as State's Attorney and is running for a fifth term in November. While McCarthy is known for his outstanding trial lawyer skills, he has never lost a murder case; many may not know the 70-year old is a devoted and passionate educator who has dedicated more than half his life to teaching others.
He started teaching at Montgomery College 43 years ago.
"My initial entrance and teaching assignments at the College were through the business management department chaired by Dr. Fred Saint," McCarthy said.
He began teaching business law each semester for about 15 to 20 years, but then the College launched a magnet program for paralegal studies. Read more.
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Summer Pause June 17 on SRAs, Teachers’ Pension, and 10-Month Employee Deductions
As you may be aware, deductions for Supplemental Retirement Annuities (SRAs), Teachers’ Pension System, and 10-month employees are based on 20 pays and therefore are stopped over the summer. Pay received between June 17 and August 26 will not include the SRAs deduction. Employees who are enrolled in the Employees’ Pension System and 12-month employees have deductions taken all year long (26 pays). Full-time faculty who are enrolled in the Deferred Pay program have their pay spread out over 26 pays but remain on 20 pays for insurance deductions. See the FY23 pay periods and pay dates schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) HR Benefits team.
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Upcoming FY22 Performance Evaluation Workshops
Performance Evaluation Workshops
Self-Evaluation
Manager EvaluationTuesday, July 19, 11 a.m–noon | Register
Follow your supervisor/manager’s guidance on when to submit self-evaluations. For additional workshops and information visit the Performance Management webpage.
The deadline for submitting completed/acknowledged evaluations in Workday is Friday, August 19, 2022.
Reminder: Complete FY22 Required Training by June 30
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EAP Processing and Deadline Reminders for End of Fiscal Year
As we approach the end of the fiscal year, be sure to review the following changes regarding processing and deadlines related to Workday for the Educational Assistance Program (EAP), EAP Travel, and Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP for part-time faculty) for employees for FY22 and FY23.
Deadline: Friday, June 17, 2022
EAP reimbursements for spend authorizations and reports must be approved by managers and HRSTM.
There will be no exceptions to the deadline, unless you are attending and traveling (if applicable) to an approved EAP program between June 18 and June 30, 2022. For this period of time, requests must be submitted by July 8 or the money is forfeited. Additionally, the option to submit future EAP requests for the subsequent fiscal year is no longer available in Workday until July 1 of each year.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week
Due to the Juneteenth holiday next week, Employee Matters will not publish on June 22, 2022, but will resume on Wednesday, June 29.
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| Important Dates Friday, June 17
Deadline for EAP reimbursement for spend authorizations
SRAs, Teachers’ Pension System, and 10-month employee payroll deductions pause over the summer until August 26.
Monday, June 19
Juneteenth holiday; College closed
Wednesday, June 22
Self-Evaluation Workshop, 2–3 p.m. Register
Saturday, June 25
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees due 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.
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See current open positions:
- Biotechnology Instructional Lab Coordinator
- Payroll Specialist II
- Asset Management Specialist
- Course Scheduling Assistant
- Purchasing Agent II
- Utility Analyst
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.
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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