Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 3, No. 24 | July 13, 2022

ELITE Offers More Summer Professional Development Sessions for Staff on July 14

The Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) recently launched a new initiative, the Summer Staff Professional Development program on June 30, to provide a rich variety of one‑hour training sessions designed for Montgomery College staff. The sessions have been 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.

Upcoming Classes Scheduled on July 14

Improving Your English on Your Own, 9–10 a.m.
Work Globally at the Click of an App, 10–11 a.m.
Activate Your Creative Super Powers, 11 a.m.–noon
Techniques to Develop Effective and Engaging Presentations, 1–2 p.m.
Simple Yoga Poses to Support MC Staff Wellness, 2–3 p.m.
Music Memory, and Mnemonics: How to think like Sherlock Holmes, 3–4 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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FY22 Performance Evaluation Resources

The FY22 Performance Evaluation process is underway. Self‑evaluations were released in Workday to staff, department chairs, and administrators, the last week of May. Performance Evaluation workshops are available in self‑directed training and webinar formats in Workday. Visit MC Performance Management in MC Learns through Workday.

Workday Workshops

How to Complete a Self-Evaluation in Workday: Video Demonstration
Performance Management Workshops: Manager Evaluation
Tuesday, July 19, 11 a.m–noon. | Register
Wednesday, July 27, 2–3 p.m. | Register
Tuesday, August 9, 11 a.m.–noon | Register
Performance Management Workshops: Goal Setting
Wednesday, August 24, 2–3 p.m. | Register
Tuesday, September 13, 11 a.m–noon | Register
Wednesday, September 21, 2–3 p.m. | 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.

For additional information, direct questions to Performance.

Maryland State Retirement Agency Offers Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars and Webinars

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) offers several ways for members within eight years of retirement to plan for retirement at their convenience. Full-day seminars are offered both as webinars and in‑person at various locations throughout the State of Maryland. One‑hour webinars and short pre‑retirement videos are available for those who prefer to plan on their own time and schedule.

All seminars are open to members, spouses of members, and former members of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.

Upcoming Webinar Dates

July 14, 10–11 a.m. (one‑hour webinar) | Register
July 19 (CRN 32593), 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (full‑day webinar) Register
August 9 (CRN 32595), 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (full‑day webinar)
Register

For more information, visit the SRPS Seminars and Webinars webpage.

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Check Out the Employee Data Dashboard Update for July

The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management’s employee data dashboard provides general data about Montgomery College employees on a regular basis to encourage self‑service to on‑demand information and resources. The data for July is updated as of July 7, 2022, which reflects the summer semester. Updates include general information such as the total employee headcount with a breakdown by employee type and demographic groups. We hope this dashboard will help you in planning, answering questions, and better understanding MC employee trends.

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HRSTM Announces Open Positions

Join the HR Team!
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Benefits Specialist
Employee and Labor Relations Manager
Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
HR Communications and Digital Media Specialist
HR Workday Analyst
Leave Specialist
Talent Acquisition and Employment Manager
Wellness Program Specialist

Is your talent profile up to date in Workday? Talent profiles are used for internal employees to apply for open positions. View step-by-step instructions on how to update your talent profile.

To find more career opportunities at the College visit the Workday Career app to view current job openings.

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Updated FY23 Pay Date Schedule Available

The pay period and pay dates schedule for FY23 has been updated to include additional information about the academic year pay dates and the summer pay dates. The pay dates for Summer Session I are June 17, July 1, July 15, and July 29. The pay dates for Summer Session II are July 29, August 12, and August 26. Paid holidays are also included in the schedule.

Note that the last day to use or lose annual leave and personal leave is December 23, 2022. Learn more about annual leave accrual rates.

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Important Dates

Thursday, July 14

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

Maryland Retirement Agency Pre-Retirement Planning webinar, 10–11 a.m. Register

Tuesday, July 19

Maryland Retirement Agency Pre-Retirement Planning webinar, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Register

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

Saturday, July 23

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

Wednesday, July 27

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

Tuesday, August 9

Manager Evaluation Workshop, 11 a.m.–noon. Register

Friday, August 19

Deadline to submit completed/acknowledged performance evaluations in Workday, 5 p.m.

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 recent open positions:

Campus Cashier
Human Resources Internal Consultant
Human Resources Open Positions
Service Learning Coordinator
Student Conduct Program Coordinator

Visit Career in Workday to view all job openings.

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, weights and curls, yoga, Zumba^®, and more. Visit the Wellness page to see class descriptions.

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.