Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 3, No. 34 | September 28, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Meet Paul Jenkins!

Paul Jenkins is the new Manager of Public Safety at the Germantown Campus that has been a member of the Germantown Public Safety team and campus community since 2007. In 2013, he was promoted from Public Safety Officer to Public Safety Supervisor. Then, in December 2021 he began serving as the interim assistant director of Public Safety for the Germantown Campus.

He is a proud Raptor who obtained his associate degree from MC and brings a wealth of institutional knowledge to his new position. Paul has been an active member of the Germantown and Staff Councils. Prior to joining MC, Paul coached lacrosse professionally, which is what you may find him doing when he’s not working. Paul is also a huge fan of the Washington Capitals and is looking forward to the start of the new season.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at MC

Montgomery College is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) with an array of events on all campuses.

The theme for 2022 is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation."

Hispanic Heritage Month is meant to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

Please visit MC's HHM webpage to see all events. Please check back as events are being added throughout the month.

Final Reminder: Self-Disclosure Requests Sent to Workday Inbox Will Expire September 30

In May 2022, employees received two self-disclosure requests in their Workday inbox—one to self-identify as a veteran, and the other to self-identify as an individual with a disability. Identifying as a veteran or as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Self-disclosing this information will not negatively impact you in any way.

If you do not take action to disclose, these requests will expire after September 30. Because either status may change at any time, we ask all our employees to update their information as soon as anything changes. You can search for and complete the “Change My Veteran Status Identification” Task or the “Change Self-Identification of Disability” Task in Workday at any time. Should you have any questions or concerns pertaining to individuals with disabilities please contact Rowena D’Souza. Questions regarding veterans should be directed to the HRSTM Help Desk.

The Inauguration of Dr. Jermaine F. Williams

Join the celebration on October 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. for the inauguration of Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, 11th president of Montgomery College, at The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, Maryland. RSVP by October 7.

Reminder: Move to New Telephone Service Provider

What is happening?  
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has begun transitioning the College’s phones to an updated telephone service. It will take approximately four months to move the College’s 3,500 phones to the new service.  

What can I expect?  
The transition will be broken into several phases. The Rockville Campus transition will begin on October 4, 2022. As a result, all calls to and from Rockville Campus will require the entire 10-digit phone number to be dialed until the transition project has been completed in December.

The Germantown Campus telephone transition was completed on September 20, 2022. As a reminder, all calls to and from Germantown Campus will require 10-digit dialing until project completion.

You will keep your same phone and phone number. Changes to the features and functions will have a minimum impact on your day‑to‑day use.  

Please contact the IT Service Desk to address any questions or concerns: 

by email at itservicedesk@montgomerycollege.edu 
by web chat on OIT’s web page 
by phone at 240-567-7222

AIG Representative Ryan Pollard Available for One-on-One Sessions in CT

Ryan Pollard with AIG (one of our supplemental retirement annuity vendors) will be available for one‑on‑one meetings on 10/25, and 11/9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HRSTM suite, located on the ground floor of the Central Services (CT) building. Please email Ryan directly to make an appointment.

Important Dates

Friday, September 30

Tech it Out, technology training 2–2:45 p.m. Register

Saturday, October 1

Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part-time faculty and WDCE instructors due in Workday by noon.

Saturday, October 1

For the Love of Teaching Conference, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Register in Workday.

Monday, October 3

Rockville Campus Council meeting, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

Explore Careers at MC

See recent open positions:

Instructional Associate
Accountant II
MCTV Digital Media Analyst
Systems Engineer
ACES Student Success Coordinator (campus based)

Visit Career in Workday to view all job openings.

Workday Support for Employees

Find job aids, training videos, and other resources on the Workday Training webpage.

Return to Campus

Employee Guidance

Current guidance for MC employees since the College returned to full onsite staffing

Employee Resources: Return to Campus

COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing Requirements

Employee COVID-19 Vaccination, Safety, and Disciplinary Action Protocols

Daily COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment

The MC Next Generation Wellness program provides support for weight and fitness, health prevention, mental health, and offers live and pre‑recorded classes.

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

ENROLL

Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, wellness forms, and resources.

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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