Tomorrow: Being a Student Parent at Montgomery CollegeMontgomery College student parents who are navigating the challenges of obtaining a college degree will be sharing their personal stories on Thursday, December 8 at 3–4 p.m. at the TP/SS Campus in the Cultural Arts Center, Theatre 1. Reception immediately follows the event.
Nicole Lynn Lewis, Founder and CEO of Generation Hope, will discuss the organization’s efforts to support teen parents and their children through comprehensive, two-generational programs.
All members of the MC community are encouraged to attend and show their support to learn more about this population that goes unnoticed. Please RSVP to attend.
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This Week: National Influenza Vaccination Awareness National Influenza Vaccination Week is an annual observance in December to remind everyone six months and older that there’s still time to get vaccinated against influenza, more commonly known as the flu. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, including people with certain chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. In fact, in past flu seasons, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized for flu had at least one underlying medical condition.
As noted in the November 16 memo from Public Health and Environmental Safety, let’s all be vigilant this flu (and Covid-19 and RSV) season to make sure we continue to slow the spread of illnesses.
If you are not feeling well, please do not come into the office. This video from Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shares the common signs and symptoms of flu and reminds employees to stay home from work when they are sick. Please look out for additional information from Public Health and Environmental Safety with reminders about how to reduce the spread of viruses heading into the colder months.
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Last Chance for the Employee Accessibility Survey: Please Respond by December 9If you haven't done so already, please respond to the Employee Accessibility Survey, which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Employees are asked to complete the survey by 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. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen Roe.
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Professional Development Leave: Information Session on December 9Montgomery 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. Register in Workday today!
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Reminder: Time Off Guidance for College Closure on Monday, November 28Timesheets for hourly employees are due on Saturday, December 10 by noon for regular hours worked and time off hours used from November 26 through December 9, 2022.
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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Year-End Payroll Information: Early Timesheet Deadline, Payment Elections, and Annual Tax StatementsIn preparation for the final pay periods and pay dates of 2022, please review the memo regarding important year-end payroll information, including details about the final early timesheet deadline on December 21 and how to change your elections in Workday to receive your annual tax statements electronically.
Note that employees can now add and edit bank account information and make changes to their Payment Elections in Workday without being connected to an MC network.
Once bank account information is validated, Payment Elections will be effective immediately. Please visit the Payroll page for additional information and updated Frequently Asked Questions.
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FY23 Educational Assistance Program (EAP) Updates and InformationPlease review the memo regarding important FY23 EAP information and updates, including details about new resources, taxable education benefits, and general program reminders. A new acknowledgement form will assist employees with organizing the information that they need to gather before they enter their request into Workday.
Please visit the EAP and PDAP page for additional information and new and improved Frequently Asked Questions.
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Reminder: Final Invoice and Expense Payments for 2022 due by December 21
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.
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Period Activity Pay Reminders for Winter 2022-23 and Spring 2023As a reminder, Period Activity Pay (PAP) is how all part-time faculty (PTF) are paid in Workday and must be entered by administrative aides (AAs) based on the timelines set by HRSTM to ensure timely payment. Please note the following PAP dates for the upcoming winter session and spring semester.
Winter Pay for Instructional Part-Time Faculty. Any instructional part‑time faculty classes over the AY2022-23 Winter Session, which begins on December 19, 2022, and ends January 20, 2023, will be paid over two (2) pay dates. The pay dates for Winter Session are January 13, 2023, and January 27, 2023. AAs were contacted directly with specific details. View the full Winter PAP memo for AAs supporting part‑time faculty.
Spring Pay for Non-Instructional Part-Time Faculty (Counselors). Any non-instructional part-time faculty (counselors) working before the Spring Semester classes begins January 23, 2023 will be paid over 11 pay dates. The 1st pay date for Spring Semester for PTF counselors only will be January 13, 2023 and the 11th and last pay will be on June 2, 2023. AAs were contacted directly with specific details. View the full Spring PAP memo for AAs supporting counselors.
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MC Wellness: Virtual Piano Happy Healthy Hour with X Factor StarX Factor star Jeremy Ragsdale will host a virtual piano bar celebration for all Montgomery College employees on Wednesday, December 14 between 4–5 p.m.
Please send Megan Cooperman your favorite holiday song requests. Join us to listen and enjoy healthy appetizers in the CT Board of Trustee Gallery, S108, or register to experience the virtual piano bar from the comfort of your onsite workspace or home office.
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SRA Vendor Name Change: AIG, now CorebridgeAIG Retirement, one of the College's supplemental retirement annuity (SRA) providers, has changed its name to Corebridge Financial. The College's representative for Corebridge Financial is still Ryan Pollard.
Ryan may be reached by telephone at 410-859-2164 or via email. For more information about this change, visit the Corebridge website.
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MC Wellness: Online Fitness WinnersCongratulations to Sarah Lee and Patricia McGlone, two lucky Montgomery College Wellness participants who enrolled in and attended our online fitness classes. Sarah and Patricia have been randomly selected for a prize!
Megan Cooperman will contact you directly and provide you with a gift card. We appreciate the participation of the remaining MC members who attended an online wellness program in November.
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Last Employee Matters Issue of 2022 on December 14The final issue of Employee Matters for 2022 will be published on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. As many employees are expected to be using time off immediately before and after the College’s Winter Break, the newsletter will not publish on December 21, 2022 or January 4, 2023.
The first newsletter of 2023 will be published on January 11, 2023. If you have an announcement for the December 14 issue, please email Tiffani Smith by COB Monday, December 12.
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| Important Dates Thursday, December 8
Healthy Holiday Cooking Demo, 12:15–1 p.m., RV CC 158.
Thursday, December 8
Providing Timely and Effective Feedback, 2–3 p.m., via Workday.
Friday, December 9
Professional Development Leave Information Session 2023–2024, 2–3 p.m., via Workday.
Friday, December 9
Teaching and Learning: Instructional Design, 1–2 p.m., via Workday.
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.
Wednesday, December 14
Activate Your Creative Super Powers, 11 a.m.–12:30 a.m., via Workday.
Wednesday, December 14
Microsoft Word Essentials, 1–4 p.m., via Workday.
Wednesday, December 14
SDSPro Online Chemical Inventory Help Session, 1–2 p.m., GT, HT 203.
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Current guidance for MC employees since the College returned to full onsite staffing
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- Access Control Specialist/Locksmith
- Accountant III
- Architectural Technology Program Instructor
- Broadcast IT Engineer
- Building Services Worker
- Campus Police Officer
- Chief Internal Auditor
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Human Resources ADA/Leave Specialist
- Human Resources Generalist
- Internal Audit & Advisory Services Director
- Nursing Lab and Clinical Associate
- 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
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Quilting and Fiber Arts Instructor
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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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Emergency Evacuation Accommodation
It is important for all employees to have an emergency evacuation plan in place in the event of an emergency. Those who may need assistance during an evacuation due to a disability should consider identifying themselves to employers and building managers to aid in the planning process.
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The MC Next Generation Wellness program provides support for weight and fitness, health prevention, mental health, including barre Pilates, cardio, Pilates, total body conditioning, weights and curls, 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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