Our Employees Have Spoken: Unveiling the Results of the “Your Voice, Your MC” Survey on April 13
Come hear the results of the “Your Voice, Your MC” survey presented on Thursday, April 13, from 3–4 p.m., followed by a Q&A session that lasts until 4:30 p.m.
This hybrid event will be held in person at Central Services (CT) in S108, at the BOT Gallery and through a Zoom webinar. This presentation will be recorded for future reference.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Persis JohnsonPersis Johnson began her career as an academic advisor at Frederick Community College (FCC) before joining MC in 2019. After a few years, she was promoted to assistant director of multicultural student services. Most of her professional experience has been centered on student success and advocacy.
Before FCC, Persis worked in various positions at Fairmont State University, focusing on first-year student programming, including Welcome Weekend and Family Weekend. One of her proudest moments thus far was creating a two-week residential STEM summer camp for African American students at Fairmont State. She feels her experience prepared her to take on MC's new Middle College program coordinator role and, after three years, accepted the position as Dual Enrollment manager, where she will use her unique skills to assist in the success of the fast-growing DE programs.
Persis’ favorite part of working at MC is the opportunity to work at an institution that values student success and provides opportunities for all. Nothing can compare to her favorite parts of life: her husband, Stephan, and their son, Landon.
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Educational Assistance Program Updates
Educational Assistance Program (EAP) utilization numbers as of March 31, 2023, are updated on the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) website. Please visit the EAP webpage for the most recent utilization rates, as some groups are getting close to spending the allotted amount for the entire 2023 fiscal year. Remember, once your group runs out of money, there are no funds available for use anymore. Please plan accordingly.
- Per P&P 35001 Compensation Programs, you have 30 days to submit your reimbursement request (expense report) after returning from EAP travel, even if you submitted your spend authorization months earlier. HRSTM will refund the unclaimed amounts back to the EAP budget if they are not submitted in a timely manner. Cancel any Workday spend authorizations that are no longer needed for EAP travel as soon as possible.
- The first quarter of EAP taxable income was processed on the 4/7/2023 paycheck for Wellness requests. This includes all requests submitted in Workday between January and March 2023. Taxable tuition benefits, including any processed between January and March 2023 over the IRS $5,250.00 tax-free maximum, will be processed on the 4/7/2023 and 4/21/2023 paychecks.
- Please review your incomplete spend authorizations, expense reports, requisitions, and receipts in Workday on an ongoing basis. Cancel anything that you no longer need to use. This helps maintain the most accurate information in the system and ensures that as many eligible employees can participate as possible.
Please feel free to contact EAP Requests if you have any questions.
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MC Wellness Events You Don’t Want to MissTake care of your mind and body by joining us for the upcoming MC Wellness activities.
Healthy Happy Hour with Louis Van Amstel from “Dancing with the Stars”
Are you ready to dance like a star? Experience the magic of dance with Louis Van Amstel, the accomplished ballroom dancer and "Dancing with the Stars" sensation. On Friday, April 14, he will be offering an exclusive LaBlast class at the Rockville Campus for MC employees, spouses, and retirees.
Check-in and pre-class activities begin at 4:30 p.m., with the class starting promptly at 5:15 p.m. in the PE119 Main Gym.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from and experience the art of dance from a world-renowned dance champion.
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 cycling, half yoga, and meditation.
Senz Studio is located near Central Services at 14925 Shady Grove, Unit A, Rockville, MD 20850.
All participants must register for MC Wellness to attend any wellness events. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Cooperman.
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Celebrate Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This event is a celebration of diversity and inclusivity filled with exhibits, presentations, food, fashion, music, and more. Open to all faculty, staff, and students. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Promoting a Safe and Supportive Community at MC
As we enter Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that sexual assault can happen to anyone, anywhere. At Montgomery College, we are committed to creating a culture of respect and consent and providing a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community.
Sexual assault is any type of forced or coerced sexual contact or behavior that happens without consent, including rape and attempted rape, child molestation, and sexual harassment or threats.
It is the policy of Montgomery College to establish and maintain an environment in which employees of MC can work or participate in College education programs and other programs free from sexual assault.
We believe in the importance of survivors being able to come forward with their experiences of sexual assault and harassment, and encourage all employees to report any incidents or concerns, which will be handled with sensitivity and care. Employees are encouraged to submit reports promptly in order to maximize the College’s ability to respond and take appropriate action, including obtaining evidence and conducting a prompt and equitable investigation.
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Beat the Heat: Join Life Time Fitness by April 30 for Free Outdoor Pool Access
With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start thinking about ways to stay cool and refreshed during those hot and humid months. And what better way to do so than by taking a dip in the pool?
If you're a member of Montgomery College’s Life Time account, you’re in luck. By joining Life Time before April 30, you can get free access to the outdoor pools at any of their locations all summer long.
If you attend the gym at least ten times in a month, you'll automatically receive a $35 discount on your monthly statement. And if you submit your attendance in Workday, you can get an additional $35 back through the Employee Assistance Program, which is a taxable reimbursement benefit.
Sign up before April 30 and start enjoying all the benefits of Life Time membership today!
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| Important Dates Thursday, April 13“Preventing and Responding to Late Assignments,”
2–3 p.m., in Workday.
Friday, April 14
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.
Monday, April 17
Tuesday, April 18“Microsoft Outlook Essentials,”
1–4 p.m., in Workday.
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Current guidance for MC employees since the College returned to full onsite staffing:
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- ACES Student Success Coordinator
- Accountant II
- Building Services Worker
- Campus Police Officer
- Cybersecurity Laboratory Program Manager
- Financial Aid Specialist
- Geoscience Instructional Laboratory Coordinator
- Instructional Faculty FT - Biology
- Part-time Faculty Ceramics Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Nursing (Medical/Surgical) Instructor
- Part-time WDCE Early Childhood Education Instructor
- Placement and Learning Advisor
- Public Safety Officer II
- Systems Engineer, Office 365 (Hybrid)
- Temporary - Interim Childcare Assistant Teacher
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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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