Time Off Guidance for College Closure on Monday, November 28
Due to the College closure and operating status of Code Red on Monday, November 28, all regular staff, department chairs, and administrators should enter a request for Operational Status Change Time Off (OSCTO) in Workday. Faculty are not required to do anything. Casual temps and student workers do not work when the College is closed and do not enter time.
If you already requested another type of time off on Monday, then you should correct your time off request to reflect OSTCO.If you were not scheduled to work on Monday, then no action is required.
Though the College was closed and there was no requirement for non-essential employees to work, any non-essential employees that did telework for any portion of the day should report their regular hours and OSCTO for any difference. Essential personnel required to work onsite during a Code Orange or Code Red status are eligible for essential pay.
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MC Wellness: Seasonal Flu Shot
In collaboration with Kaiser Permanente, MC Wellness will provide free flu shot clinics for all Montgomery College faculty and staff, regardless of your health care provider.
All employees who wish to receive a flu shot vaccine must register. Please bring your medical identification card and a face mask to the flu shot clinic.
- Germantown: Thursday, December 1, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., BE 162
- Central Services: Monday, December 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., S115
If you want to receive a flu shot sooner, please schedule an appointment with your primary care physician, schedule an appointment through Cigna, or visit a nearby Kaiser Permanente location.
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Final Invoice and Expense Payments for 2022 due by December 21
All invoices and expense reports must be submitted and fully approved by COB on Wednesday, December 21 in order to be processed during the final check run prior to Winter Break.
All submissions on or after Thursday, December 22, 2022 will be processed during the first scheduled check run after the return from Winter Break on Thursday, January 5, 2023. This includes any Education Assistance Program and Professional Development Assistance Program requests.
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Professional Development Leave: Information Session on December 9
Montgomery College department chairs, administrators, and benefits-eligible staff are eligible for a period of paid leave to engage in professional development, research or scholarly activities, or study for the completion of a degree, certificate, or other professional credential.
Does this sound like something that may interest you? Then join the HRSTM Employee Development and Engagement team on Friday, December 9 at 2 p.m. to learn how the College's Professional Development Leave program can help you achieve your professional learning and career goals.
Look out for registration details that will be distributed later this week.
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Employee Accessibility Survey: Please Respond by December 9
All Montgomery College employees were sent an email with a link to the Employee Accessibility Survey and a unique password, which takes 10 minutes to complete. A third-party research partner will administer the survey and ensure anonymity. Results will be shared with the College.
The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, December 9.
Your participation in the survey will help assess and measure the progress toward the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at Montgomery College, as well as foster a culture where disability is recognized and celebrated as part of MC’s diversity
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Required Training Due by December 23
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MC Wellness: Healthy Holiday Cooking DemoMC Wellness is happy to announce that we will continue to offer activities aimed at improving the dietary health of MC’s faculty and staff.
Participate in a cooking class, led by Certified Nutritionist Alana Sugar, to learn how to create a delicious holiday meal. We will be using fresh, seasonal products to prepare:
- Fall Chicken-Apple Pecan Salad
- Sauteed Butternut Squash with Garlic, Leeks, and Herbs
- Dairy-Free Holiday Pumpkin Pie made with Coconut Palm Sugar
Germantown: Thursday, December 1, BE160
Rockville: Thursday, December 8, CC 158
RSVP to join us sample some flavorful food. Drop-ins are welcome but reservations are preferred. We will be raffling a Ninja Blender and other door prizes*.
*Prizes $25 and over are considered taxable income for employees.
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HR Help Desk Update: Plan Ahead for Winter Break
The College will be closed for Winter Break beginning Saturday, December 24, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023.
HRSTM will be monitoring the main HRSTM inbox and voicemail for emergencies only and will be closed for regular daily services, including general questions and appointments, Form I-9 appointments, employment verifications, Public Student Loan Forgiveness forms, report requests, etc. Please plan ahead for any services that you may need before the Winter Break closure.
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Benefits: LegalSmart December 2022 Edition
Have you had an opportunity to read the latest issue of LegalSmart, the Legal Resources newsletter? Legal Resources is the College's pre-paid legal services plan provider.
The final edition for 2022 includes information about resolving contractor disputes, holiday cybersecurity, obtaining a new membership card, and more. Legal Resources members can view the plan overview and frequently asked questions for more information.
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| Important Dates Friday, December 2Equity Talk to Equity Walk:
Fall 2022 First Friday Book Discussion, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Request Zoom link.
Tuesday, December 6
The Journey Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Institution, 10 a.m.–noon. Request Zoom link.
Thursday, December 8
Providing Timely and Effective Feedback, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Request Zoom link.
Saturday, December 10
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part-time faculty and WDCE instructors due in Workday by noon.
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Current guidance for MC employees since the College returned to full onsite staffing
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- Accountant III
- Building Services Worker
- Campus Police Officer
- Part-time ABE/GED Correctional Facility Instructor
- Part-time Applied Geography Program Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Computer Science Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Construction Management Instructor
- Part-time Cybersecurity Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Early Childhood Instructor
- Human Resources Generalist
- Internal Audit & Advisory Services Director
- Nursing Lab and Clinical Associate
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Workday Support for Employees
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Become a Contributor for Employee Matters
Are you interested in submitting an article for publication or become a regular columnist for Employee Matters? We'd love to collaborate with you and hear your story. Please submit your articles to Tiffani Smith by Monday at noon.
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The MC Next Generation Wellness program provides support for weight and fitness, health prevention, mental health, and offers live and pre‑recorded classes, including barre, cardio, Pilates, total body conditioning, yoga, Zumba ®, and more. See the schedule. All new and past wellness members must enroll to receive wellness information and incentives.
Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, wellness forms, and resources.
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Join the MC Employees Facebook Group
Stay in the know by joining the MC Employees Facebook group. This group is only open to Montgomery College employees and will require approval to join.
Join. Like. Comment. Share.
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