Reminder: Period Activity Pay Deadlines 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 the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (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 will be 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 first 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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2022 Full-Time Staff and Administrators Time Off Reporting and CarryoverThe end of the calendar year is approaching, so we wanted to remind full‑time staff and administrators about the College's annual and personal time off carryover limits and deadlines. The deadline for annual and personal leave for 2022 is December 23.
Workday divides absences into two categories: Time Off and Leave. Time Off refers to accrued time off allowances for day‑to‑day or short-term absences, such as annual, sick, personal, etc. Leave refers to long‑term absences, like Family and Medical Leave (FML), sabbatical, professional, development, etc.
Please visit the Office of Human Resources Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) site for examples regarding the amount of unused annual and personal time that may carry over into the next calendar year and read the Time Off Carryover memo in its entirety.
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Facilities First Annual Leadership Conference on Germantown CampusThe Office of Facilities, Facilities Operations Group, held its first annual leadership conference last week on the Germantown Campus.
Supervisory staff from Germantown, Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Central Services spent the day learning and engaging in meaningful conversations and activities. This event provided the opportunity to build relationships while also having fun.
Terry Evelyn, director of collegewide facilities operations, would like to thank the event planning team, which consisted of Ramica Allen, Genet Aklilu, Ramon De La Cruz, Ali Fadl, James Gillis, Maurice McCambley, and Suzan Noble, for a job well done.
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Nominate Your Colleague for a Quarterly Staff Special Recognition Award The Montgomery College Special Recognition Award (SRA) recognizes and celebrates staff members for exemplary performance on the job or for providing superior customer service to others at a time or event. Awards are bestowed quarterly throughout the fiscal year. Current full-time or part-time staff members employed at the College for at least one-year are eligible to receive the SRA once per fiscal year.
The FY23 second quarter (Q2) award timeline is open for accepting nominations. The deadline is Friday, December 23, 2022.
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Last 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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Employee Data Dashboard for December 2022HRSTM's Employee Data Dashboard provides monthly data about Montgomery College employees to encourage employees to access on-demand information and resources. The dashboard has been updated as of December 13, 2022.
The updates include broad information, such as the total number of employees broken down by employee type and demographic category. We believe this dashboard will aid you in answering questions, planning, and identifying personnel trends at MC.
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MC Wellness: Holiday Destress Yoga and MeditationMC Wellness invites you to attend a gentle yoga, stretching, and meditation event. You’re welcome to join both or one event on Tuesday, December 20 at the Central Services Board of Trustee Gallery, S108.
Holiday Destress Gentle Yoga Stretch at 12:15 p.m. RSVP to attend the 40-minute in-person gentle yoga stretch. Bring a mat if you have one, or we will provide one.
Meditation at 1:05 p.m. 15-minute in-person or virtual meditation. Email Megan Cooperman to obtain the Zoom link.
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Recruiting: Part-time Faculty for Spring 2023If you have assessed your department’s needs for the upcoming spring semester and need to hire part-time faculty, we encourage you to please begin the process as soon as possible.
To ensure that new hire processing is complete, and the candidate is ready to start on January 23, new hire onboarding must be complete by January 14. Candidates that are processed after January 14 cannot be guaranteed to start on January 23.
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Mark Your Calendar: Staff Enrichment Day 2023 at Takoma Park/Silver SpringThe theme for the 2023 Staff Enrichment Day will be “Moving Forward with Perseverance: Celebrating Our Strength,” which will be held on Wednesday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.
The Staff Enrichment Day Planning Committee extends a warm invitation to all MC employees to join them at the Takoma/Park Silver Spring Campus for a fun-filled day of learning, networking, socializing, enjoying delicious food, and having a good time. The SED Committee is soliciting workshop proposals, help from volunteers, and suggestions for the Staff Distinguished Award.
Please email the SED Committee to learn more about Staff Enrichment Day 2023.
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MC Wellness: 10K-a-Day ChallengeKick off 2023 with a healthy step forward by joining your coworkers for the 10K-a-Day Challenge.
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can enhance your brain health, aid in weight management, reduce the risk of disease, and improve your ability to perform everyday activities.
Begin 2023 by walking 10,000 steps a day (or the equivalent of your preferred physical activity you prefer; a step converter in the challenge will track various activities such as swimming, cycling, group classes, etc.) for six weeks and win prizes!
Register and learn more. The 10K-a-Day Challenge is from Monday, January 16 to Sunday, February 26. Record your progress daily. You have the option to participate as a team or individually. All teams must be formed by Monday, January 23. You may update activity until the team scores freeze on Tuesday, February 28.
Prizes* will be awarded to teams and individuals, which will include Amazon and American Express giftcards. FitBits are available to employees who register early and are available on a "first come, first served" basis.
*Prizes $25 and over are considered taxable income for employees.
If you want to join a team but do not have one, please email Megan Cooperman.
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The Importance of Self-Care During the HolidaysThe holiday season is an assortment of excitement and anxiety. There are several feelings, ranging from joyful to unfavorable, that are associated with seeing or missing family and friends, as well as stress from planning, preparing for travel, cooking, in-laws, endless lines, and holiday shopping.
For many, the holiday season involves trying to take care of others, which leaves little time for self-care. Here are some tips to help boost your mind, become more stress-resistant, and find more joy this holiday season.
Take a break. Whether you’re working from home or at your workplace, busy with kids or everyday housework, we can all use a break. Take a moment to stretch, pamper yourself, or practice mindfulness meditation.
Sleep well. Lack of sleep can affect the way you feel mentally and physically. If you’re having trouble sleeping due to extra stress, try limiting your screen time before bed. Avoid chemicals that may disrupt sleep, such as alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Take a hot bath or shower to relieve any stress from the day.
Stay connected. Staying connected with family and friends can do wonders for your physical and emotional wellness. Regular video chats are a great way to keep in touch.
Make your well-being and happiness a priority in your life. If you don’t, who will?
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Benefits: Congratulations to the Open Enrollment WinnersCongratulations to the Montgomery College Open Enrollment winners!
- 1st Place: Robert Kuhar, Instructional Faculty, $100
- 2nd Place: Dayan Grero, IT Specialist, $75
- 3rd Place: Dianne Carroll, Building Services Worker Lead, $50
The three lucky MC Benefits participants submitted their 2023 benefit elections early in Workday. Their name was placed into a drawing and selected from a wheel randomly.
Thank you to the remaining MC members who reviewed and submitted their 2023 benefit elections.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus until January 11, 2023
Due to Winter Break, Employee Matters will not publish on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 or January 4, 2023, but will resume on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
We wish all MC employees a safe and wonderful holiday season. Enjoy the break!
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The Journey Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Institution (For Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Department faculty ONLY) 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Zoom.
Wednesday, December 21
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors due in Workday by noon.
Friday, December 23
Last day to use or lose annual and personal leave. See the memo for carryover limits. Any unused personal leave will be lost as of December 24, 2022.
Deadline to complete FY23 Required Training.
Saturday, January 7
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instuctors due in Workday by noon.
Tuesday, January 17
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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 Equipment Mechanic II
- Campus Police Officer
- Chief Internal Auditor
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead
- 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 Biology Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Computer Science Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Construction Management Instructor
- Part-time Cybersecurity Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Surgical Technology Instructor
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Income Tax Preparer Instructor
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Quilting and Fiber Arts Instructor
- Public Safety Officer II
- Systems Engineer Office 365
- Temporary - 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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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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