Final Governance Reminder: MC Governance Council Elections End on Friday, April 7
Nominations for the Governance Council Elections end on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 5 p.m. If you haven't already done so, please take a few moments to access your ballot and cast your vote to select who will represent you in governance next year.
If you have questions, please contact the College Council or visit the Governance website. Remember, your vote is your voice, and it's essential to ensure that your voice is heard.
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The 2023 “Your Voice, Your MC” Survey Results Are Coming Soon
We invite you to join us for the “Your Voice, Your MC” survey results presentation on Thursday, April 13, from 3–4 p.m., followed by a Q&A session until 4:30 p.m.
This hybrid event will take place in person at Central Services in S108 BOT Gallery and via a Zoom webinar.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Scott Poese
Scott has a bachelor’s and a master’s in mathematics and a certificate in data science. His duties include reporting College data to federal, state, and county government offices, internal stakeholders, like the President’s Office or the College Area Review Committee, ad hoc requests from faculty and staff, grant-funded projects, DFW reports, and dashboards.
Currently, Scott is in his twelfth year at MC. He began as an instructional assistant/associate in the Rockville Campus Math Department and earned his master’s and certificate thanks to the generous MC Educational Assistance Program (EAP).
Scott has always been in the vicinity of Montgomery College, as his mother began working at the College before he was born. He has watched the College become a more data-informed organization and is proud to help the students succeed.
In his free time, Scott enjoys camping with his wife and soon-to-be
5- and 3-year-old children, watching the Commanders, Terps, and Caps, playing video games, and assisting the MC Board Game Club.
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MC Wellness UpdatesHere’s the latest information regarding MC Wellness:
Walks for Health with MC Wellness and MCRPA
Join your colleagues for a 30-minute walk during lunchtime every Wednesday during the month of April at 12:30 p.m. Gift cards will be raffled off to participants who join. The more walks you attend, the more chances you have of winning!
Walks for Health Meeting Locations
Central Services: Meet Megan Cooperman at the CT main entrance.
Germantown: Meet Elysse Meredith at the flagpoles.
Rockville: Meet Tameka Cruz at the starting line of the Rockville track.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Meet Tilandra Rhyne at the center of the pedestrian bridge (that connects the east and west campuses).
Cycle and Yoga at Senz Studio
MC employees, retirees, and spouses are invited to join us every Thursday during the month of April at 12:15 p.m. for half cycle, half yoga, and meditation.
Senz Studio is located near Central Services at 14925 Shady Grove, Unit A, Rockville, MD 20850.
Equity Week 2023 Wellness Events
The Equity Week Committee and MC Wellness are offering free massages and yoga classes on all campuses from Tuesday, April 11–Friday, April 14.
Massage appointments are strongly recommended; walk-ins will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Germantown and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses, please email Megan Cooperman to schedule an appointment. Central Services and Rockville campuses, please schedule an appointment via Ma’at Restored.
Yoga classes will be available to all MC employees and students on Thursday, April 13. Employees must enroll in wellness to participate in any wellness event. Students must complete a waiver on-site.
Healthy Happy Hour with Louis Van Amstel from “Dancing with the Stars”
On Friday, April 14, Louis Van Amstel, world ballroom dance champion and performer on “Dancing with the Stars,” will teach a LaBlast class for Montgomery College employees, spouses, and retirees. Register for this event today.
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MCTV Leads #YouBelongHere Movement at MC
Join the #YouBelongHere movement at Montgomery College! Montgomery College Television (MCTV) aims to attract a diverse student body and employee base by illustrating how MC’s welcoming and compassionate culture fosters a sense of belonging. Every first and third week of the month, Employee Matters will showcase a college employee.
This week, meet Shawn Sanders, who works with MC LEADS on the Germantown Campus, helping students discover and develop their leadership potential.
Join the #YouBelongHere movement! MCTV Producer/Director Danielle Stescki is leading the charge to capture a sense of belonging through photo, video, and social media content.
There are two ways to participate:
- Share a picture of yourself to be featured in the #YouBelongHere mosaic.
- Share a personal statement describing your experience of belonging at MC or your definition of diversity and inclusion.
MCTV aspires to feature a wide range of MC family members, develop authentic and meaningful connections, and show how everyone plays a vital role in creating an open community and a safe space for all.
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National Autism Awareness Month: When a Loved One Has Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder. The condition affects the brain, causing social interaction and communication problems and making it hard for the person to relate to the outside world.
Some common symptoms of ASD include: speech problems, such as no speech, non-speech vocalizations, delayed development of speech, echolalia (repeating something heard), social withdrawal, sensory sensitivity, passive-aggressive behavior, preference for routines and repetition, islets of competence, which are areas where the child has typically developed or even advanced competence (such as drawing, arithmetic, music, memory skills), and seizures.
Because the symptoms of ASD are sometimes confused with those of other conditions, it is important that the disorder be diagnosed by a professional who has experience working with autistic individuals.
There is no definitive "cure" for ASD, but there are different treatment methods that can improve symptoms and help manage the disorder. Depending on the severity of the person's symptoms, a doctor may suggest one or more of the following treatments:
- Biochemical: medication, food and vitamin supplements, and treatment for food allergies, which may contribute to autism symptoms.
- Neurosensory: training and stimulating the senses, facilitated communication and speech therapy, daily life therapy.
- Behavioral: behavior modification training.
If you are caring for an individual with autism, take one day at a time; develop a normal routine, find ways to communicate, help him or her feel like a regular person, stay current with treatment options, join a support group, embrace emotions, and adopt an approach toward others that works. For more information, visit the MC CARES Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) webpage.
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MC Faculty: Be In the Spotlight
We are thrilled to showcase the amazing work of our MC employees in the Employee Matters newsletter and are looking for volunteers from the MC faculty to include in the Employee Spotlight section.
Please contact your Human Resources Internal Consultant (HRIC) to share your MC experience. This is an excellent opportunity to share your achievements, experiences, and perspectives with the College community.
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Back Issues of Employee Matters OnlineMiss an issue? Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter, as well as other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management news and employee communications here.
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| Important Dates Thursday, April 6“Accessible Design in Microsoft Word,”
10–11a.m., in Workday.
Friday, April 7“Equity Talk to Equity Walk” Spring 2023 First Fridays Book Discussion,
1:30–3 p.m., in Workday.
Monday, April 10“Using Universal Design for Learning to Level Up Your Courses,” 11 a.m.–noon, in Workday.
Tuesday, April 11“Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials,” 1–4 p.m., in Workday.
Wednesday, April 12“Unpacking the Experiential Learning Luggage,”
noon–1 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, April 15
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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- Access Control Specialist/Locksmith
- Building Equipment Mechanic II
- Building Services Worker
- College Ombuds
- Course Scheduling Assistant
- Cybersecurity Laboratory Program Manager
- Geographic Information Systems Analyst
- Geoscience Instructional Laboratory Coordinator
- Library Access Services Specialist I
- Part-time Faculty Ceramics Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Computer Applications Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Radiologic Technology Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Surgical Technology Instructor
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Certified Nursing Assistant Program
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Information Technology Instructor
- Public Safety Officer II
- Transition Program Coordinator
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Workday Support for Employees
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Become a Contributor for Employee MattersAre you interested in submitting an article for publication or becoming a regular columnist for Employee Matters?
We’re always looking for fresh College and employee-related content and we'd love to collaborate with you and hear your story.
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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 Wellness program offers online classes daily, including barre, bootcamp, cardio kickboxing, yoga, Zumba ®, and more. Visit the Wellness page for the 2023 spring schedule and descriptions of classes.
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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