Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 3, No. 23 | June 29, 2022

ELITE Announces Summer Professional Development Opportunites for MC Staff

Program Begins June 30

The Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) is launching a new initiative, the Summer Staff Professional Development program which provides a rich variety of one-hour training sessions designed for Montgomery College staff. The sessions are scheduled via Zoom over several dates in June, July, and August, to give staff the widest range of opportunities to attend as many of the professional development offerings as possible.

There are more than 10 different one-hour sessions in specialized areas of professional development ranging from practical, at-work upskilling workshops to creative, health, and cultural awareness sessions. Each session is delivered by a subject matter expert and involves varying degrees of learning, interactivity, and fun.

Upcoming Classes Scheduled on June 30:

Start with Why: A Conversation, 10 a.m.
Cross Cultural Communication, 11 a.m.
Time Management, 1 p.m.
Discover the Intelligent Features of PowerPoint 365, 2 p.m.

For more details about the program, class descriptions and times, and information on how to register, visit the Summer Staff Professional Development website.

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Reminder: Submit Flexible Work Arrangement Forms for New Fiscal Year 2023

Telework/Flexible Work Arrangement forms must be submitted each fiscal year. Employees should submit approved (signed) Flexible Work Arrangements for FY23. As outlined in the Flexible Work Arrangements Procedure, approval of all telework agreements must be based on the operational and service needs of a unit and the essential job duties of a position. Factors for supervisors to consider in determining eligibility can be found on the Flexible Work Arrangements webpage in the telework/telecommute section.

Please follow these steps for submitting requests for telework/flexible work arrangements.

Visit the Flexible Work Arrangements webpage for information, forms, and instructions.
Download and complete the Telework/Telecommute Application & Terms and Conditions Agreement form and/or the Alternate Work Schedule Application form.
Submit the completed agreement form(s) to your supervisors for approvals and signatures.
Your supervisor will return the approved and signed form(s) to you, so that you can complete the process by submitting the approved form(s) online.
Upload the approved form(s) at the Approved Flexible Work Arrangement Submission webpage to complete the process.

Should you have any questions or need assistance related to telework, please contact your area or unit’s designated HR Internal Consultant or email Flexible Work Arrangements.

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Upcoming Performance Evaluation Workshops, Timeline, and Reminders

The FY22 Performance Evaluation process is underway. Self-evaluations were released to staff, department chairs, and administrators, via Workday the last week of May. Check your Workday inbox for “Self Evaluation: Staff Review.” Performance Evaluation Workshops are available via Workday. Visit MC Performance Management in MC Learns through Workday.

Performance Evaluation Workshops

Completing a Self-Evaluation

A recording of this workshop is available on the Performance Management webpage and via MC Learns through Workday.

Manager Evaluation

Tuesday, 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

Please visit Required Training for courses and deadlines. Course webinars are available in Required Training in Workday.

Questions can be directed to Performance.

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EAP Processing and Deadline Reminders for Fiscal Year Changeover

As we approach the end of the fiscal year and move into fiscal year 2023, 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.

If you are attending and traveling to an approved EAP program between June 18 and June 30, 2022, please complete your request in Workday for this period of time by July 6, 2022 or the money is forfeited. HRSTM will approve all requests for Accounts Payable by Friday, July 8, 2022. Additionally, the option to submit future EAP requests for fiscal year 2023 will be available in Workday on July 1, 2022.

Please refer to the Workday Training website for more information and the new EAP resources that have been added recently. EAP/PDAP questions should be directed to the EAP email.

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Take Some Leave and Enjoy the Summer

It is important that we all take time to step away from work, rejuvenate, and attend to our personal and family needs and interests. We encourage all employees to use their available annual leave/recess days and to communicate and work with their supervisors to ensure that they can do so. Enjoy the summer!

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Happy Fourth of July! Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week for the Holiday

Due to the Independence Day holiday next week on Monday, July 4, Employee Matters will not publish on July 6, 2022, but will resume on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Wishing you a Fourth of July filled with favorite traditions, shining moments, and happy memories.

Important Dates

Thursday, June 30

Last day of Fiscal Year 2022

ELITE Summer Staff Professional Development program begins. See the schedule of classes.

Friday, July 1

First day of Fiscal Year 2023

EAP requests for FY23 now available in Workday.

Monday, July 4

Independence Day holiday; College closed

Wednesday, July 6

Deadline to submit EAP reimbursement for approved FY22 EAP program occurring during June18–30, 2022.

Saturday, July 9

Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees due in Workday by noon.

Wednesday, July 13

ELITE Summer Staff Professional Development program offers six one-hour classes, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. See class times and descriptions.

Tuesday, July 19

Manager Evaluation Workshop, 2–3 p.m. Register

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

Explore Careers at MC

See current open positions:

Campus Police Officer
Driver-Messenger
Mail Clerk
Payroll Specialist
Student Account Specialist/Billing Coordinator
Telecommunications Engineer

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

The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including barre, bootcamp, cardio kickboxing, Pilates, total body conditioning, weights and curls, yoga, Zumba^®, and more. Visit the Wellness page for class times and see the descriptions of classes.

All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.

ENROLL

Visit MC Wellness for class schedules and resources.

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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.