Spring 2023 Opening Meeting and Professional Week Activities Begin January 17We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Opening Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 9 a.m., at the Cultural Arts Center on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.
The theme for the Spring Opening Meeting is “Transforming our Future for our Students, our College, and our Community.” We will hear Dr. Williams’ presidential address, the details of the strategic plan refresh, and a student panel discussion.
Visit the Opening Meeting website to obtain additional information about the Spring 2023 Professional Week and other scheduled meetings.
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Professional Week: Workshops Provided by ELITE
The Spring 2023 Professional Week provides faculty and staff with numerous opportunities for professional development offered by the College and Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE).
All ELITE-sponsored events are scheduled on Thursday, January 19, and will be conducted via Zoom.
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FY23 Required Training UpdateTwo FY23 required training classes have become available. The complete list of classes are available on the HRSTM Required Training webpage.
The first course is Preventing Sexual Harassment and Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation, which is crucial for creating a positive and inclusive work environment. It protects employees from harmful behavior and promotes a culture of respect and professionalism. It also helps establish clear expectations and guidelines for appropriate behavior and educate employees on how to recognize and report any incidents of harassment or discrimination.
The second course is Mental Health and Substance Use, which are important topics that affect everyone. Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is important to be aware of these challenges and know how to identify when someone may be experiencing difficulties.
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MC Community Item DriveMontgomery College’s Youth Programs and SHaW Center for Success are partnering together to collect donations for the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless and the SHaW food pantry.
MC employees are encouraged to drop off first aid supplies, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, underwear, and washcloths in the designated bins between January 9–20.
Donations may be dropped off at any of the following MC locations:
- Central Services: Front Lobby
- Germantown: SA Atrium and PK Atrium
- Rockville: CC Lobby near Bookstore, SC Atrium, and Mannakee Building Lobby
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: CF Lobby and ST Atrium
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MC Wellness:
10K‑a‑Day Challenge Start 2023 off strong by participating in the 10K‑a‑Day Challenge.
Performing physical activity on a regular basis is essential for maintaining optimum health. Exercise has been shown to improve cognitive function, facilitate weight loss, decrease the risk of certain diseases, and increase the ability to perform daily tasks.
Start 2023 by walking 10,000 steps daily (or doing the equivalent of your favorite physical activity; a step converter in the challenge will track activities like swimming, cycling, group classes, etc.) for six weeks to be eligible to win prizes*!
Prizes* will be awarded to both teams and individuals. Only MC employees can win prizes. Note, employees are required to report prizes of $25 or more as taxable income.
Important dates to remember:
- Logging begins: Monday, January 16
- Registration and team formation ends: Monday, January 23
- Team competition: Monday, January 16–Sunday, February 26
- Team scores freeze: Tuesday, February 28
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MC Wellness Updates On Monday, January 23, the on-campus Open Fitness Center (formerly known as the Open Gym) hours will resume.
Employee locker rooms will be available and MC's wellness program coordinator, Megan Cooperman, can help you reserve a lock.
On Monday, January 23, both in-person and virtual wellness classes for employees and retirees will resume.
Employees must register through the MC Wellness website in order to participate in any wellness or fitness center activites.
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Back Issues of Employee Matters Newsletter Online
Miss an issue? Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter, as well as other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) news and employee communications here.
Newsletter Submission?Please email your submission to HRSTM by noon on Tuesdays.
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| Important Dates Thursday, January 12
Facilities and Public Safety Institute (FAPSI) “Making Assumptions and Telling Stories,” 10–10:45 a.m., via Workday.
FAPSI “EAP: How To Use and Access It,” 10:15–10:45 a.m., via Workday.
FAPSI “Campus Emergency Support,” 2:15–3 p.m., via Workday.
Friday, January 13
“YuJa Video Basics: A College-Sponsored Resource to Upload Videos for Your Students,” 10 a.m.–noon, via Workday.
Monday, January 16
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; College closed.
Tuesday, January 17
Spring Opening Meeting, 9 a.m., Cultural Arts Center, TP/SS Campus.
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Current guidance for MC employees since the College returned to full onsite staffing
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- Employee and Labor Relations Manager
- Geographic Information Systems Analyst
- Human Resources ADA/Leave Specialist
- HVAC Mechanic III
- Instructional Associate (Part-time)
- Instructional Designer
- Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
- Part-time Faculty: Digital Arts and Graphic Design
- Part-time Faculty: WDCE Motorcycle Instructor
- Senior Architect
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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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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.
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