Missed the First Presentation? Catch Up on the 2023 “Your Voice, Your MC” Survey Results
If you missed the initial presentation on the 2023 “Your Voice, Your MC” survey results, you have another chance to join us for the second presentation on Tuesday, May 16, from 1–2 p.m. During this presentation, you will discover the key findings from the survey, followed by a Q&A session until 2:30 p.m.
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Updated FY24 Pay Date Schedule Now Available
The pay dates for Summer Session I are June 16, June 30, July 14, and July 28. The pay dates for Summer Session II are July 28, August 11, and August 25.
Also note that the early timesheet deadline for the June 2 pay date, which is the final pay date of Academic Year 2022-2023, has been adjusted to Friday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29.
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MC Center for Early Education Lab School Hosts Annual Show on May 4
The Montgomery College Center for Early Education Lab School will host its annual 2023 Blooming Artist Gallery Show on May 4, from noon–2 p.m. The show will be held outdoors on the children’s playground (children will be inside). MC faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.
The show will feature children’s artful expressions of the works of Yoko Ono, Faith Ringgold, Maria Martinez, Yayoi Kusama, and Claude Monet, to name a few. Come and discover the inspired work of our young artists. The wonderful educators of the CEE Lab School have created amazing documentation panels for you to review and reflect upon the children’s artistic journeys. Small goodie bags will be provided, and a message board will be available for guests to write little notes of inspiration for the young aspiring artists.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jorinde Van den BergMeet Dr. Jorinde Van den Berg, an esteemed faculty member at MC since 1999, who specializes in teaching English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP) to non-native speakers. With over 20 years of experience, Jorinde has become a valuable member of the English department, teaching advanced-level courses and serving as the chair of ELAP twice between 2007–2011 and 2014–2022.
Jorinde’s passion for teaching and helping students develop critical thinking skills and their own voices is evident in her classes. She holds a Ph.D. in British Literature and a bachelor's degree in French from the Netherlands, which she utilizes to provide students with a high-quality learning experience.
Jorinde loves her faculty and staff colleagues at MC, because they deeply care about the young generation and its impact on society and the world. Jorinde’s love of stories extends beyond the classroom. She recently completed a 1,200-page manuscript titled “Kairos’ Muses,” a trilogy based on WWII stories of people she either knew or researched for years. In her free time, Jorinde enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures.
Let’s give a round of applause to Jorinde for her outstanding contributions to MC and her dedication to helping students succeed.
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Review of Collegewide Fiscal Year-End Closing Deadline Memo for FY23
It is important for all departments and individuals to review and comply with the instructions and deadlines outlined in the memo to ensure a smooth and efficient closure of the fiscal year.
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Mind Matters: Honoring Mental Health Awareness MonthTake care of your mind and body by joining us for the upcoming MC Wellness activities.
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re excited to offer several events to support the mental health and wellness of our employees.
As a reminder, through Wellness and the Educational Assistance Program, you can receive reimbursement of up to $35 for your monthly gym membership or fitness activity fees. To attend any wellness events, all participants must register for MC Wellness. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Cooperman.
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Deadlines for FY23 EAP Requests
All Educational Assistance Program (EAP) prepay requisitions and receipts for FY23 are to be approved by managers and the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) no later than Friday, June 9, 2023. EAP reimbursements for spend authorizations and expense reports must be approved by managers and HRSTM no later than Friday, June 16, 2023. If your eligible EAP event or program straddles fiscal years (i.e., begins in June and ends in July), please email EAP Requests for guidance.
There will be no exceptions to these deadlines unless you are attending and traveling (if applicable) to an approved EAP program between June 19 and June 30, 2023. If this applies to you, then your EAP reimbursements via spend authorizations and expense reports can be approved by managers and HRSTM up to Wednesday, July 12, 2023. If you miss the July 12 deadline, you will forfeit your eligibility for reimbursement for approved FY23 EAP events and applicable travel events. Visit the EAP webpage for more information on submitting your EAP requests in Workday.
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| Important Dates Thursday, May 4“The Journey Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Institution,” 10 a.m.–noon, in Workday.
Friday, May 5 “Using ChatGPT to Support Student Learning,”
3–4 p.m., in Workday.
Monday, May 8“20 in 60: Tech Tips to Get Some of Your Time Back”
8–9 p.m. in Workday.
Friday, May 12“Social Annotation Roundtable Discussion,” 1–2:30 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, May 13Timesheets 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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- Collegewide Mental Health Services Coordinator
- Computer Science Instructional Full-time Faculty
- Enrollment and Student Access Specialist
- Financial Aid Specialist
- HVAC Mechanic III
- Program Coordinator
- Transition Program Coordinator
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Workday Support for Employees
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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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Employee Matters Newsletter OnlineMiss 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.
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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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