Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management | Vol. 4, No. 22 | August 9, 2023

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Employee Matters: August Special Edition

Welcome to the August issue of Employee Matters, your gateway to College activities, exclusive insights, and essential dates for MC employees.

Keep an eye out for our next issue on August 23, coinciding with the kick-off of Professional Week and the return of our weekly newsletters.

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Final Reminder: FY23 Performance Reviews Due in Workday on August 18

The deadline for supervisors to complete FY23 performance reviews in Workday is Friday, August 18 at 5 p.m. It is important to have performance reviews for your team completed and acknowledged by the due date.

We encourage you to attend the Performance Management Workshops for Goal Setting one of the following dates for resources that can help with FY24 performance goals and professional development planning.

Wednesday, August 30 at 2 p.m
Wednesday, September 13 at 11 a.m
Thursday, September 28 at 11 a.m.

Workday Job Aids for goal management are also accessible in both English and Spanish, as well as resources to assist managers.

For additional information, please visit the Performance Management webpage or contact the Performance team.

Register for the Sabbatical Leave Information Session on August 25

Are you planning to apply for sabbatical leave or interested in learning more about the opportunities and advantages of sabbatical leave? Mark your calendar for Friday, August 25 from 2–3:30 p.m., and join us for the Sabbatical Leave Information Session. This information session will review the application, selection process, and timeline for sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical leave is available to full-time faculty who have completed 14 semesters of full-time employment at Montgomery College.

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the Professional Development Leave webpage.

Secure Your Future: Register for the Equitable Wealth Management Seminar

Looking to secure your financial future? Look no further. Montgomery College is excited to bring you the Wealth Management Seminar in collaboration with Equitable.

Get a grip on basic financial planning, explore retirement options exclusive to Montgomery College, delve into effective wealth management strategies, and stay informed with market updates.

Secure your virtual front-row spot today!

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MC Wellness: Nurturing Your Mind and Body

Nurture your mind and body through a series of MC Wellness activities designed to enhance your well-being

July’s Wellness Achievers: Preventative Care Reward Winners
Kudos to our outstanding achievers for July! Jennifer Page led the way by placing her physical well-being first, completing an annual physical checkup. Meanwhile, Bert Melendez dazzled us with their commitment to oral health with an annual cleaning.

Let’s give them both a round of applause for their committment to wellness!

Are you eligible for benefits? Seize the chance to win rewards for your preventative care in 2023. Enter our monthly raffle for a chance to receive exciting prizes.

Celebrate National Relaxation Day at the “Color Your Calm” Event

Unwind and unplug on Tuesday, August 15 from 12:30–2 p.m., at Central Services (CT) in S201. Relax, socialize, and color to decompress, as coloring is a great method to destress, be mindful, and relax.

Can’t make it to CT? No problem! Contact Megan Cooperman for your very own coloring book.

Join “Couch to 5K” to Conquer Your Running Goals
Embrace the crisp autumn air and embark on an unforgettable running experience with our customized MC fall training program.

Whether you’re a first-time runner or trying to improve your stride, get ready to shine at the Rockville 5K/10K and/or MC Wellness, Student Life, and Exercise is Medicine annual Turkey Trot. The training materials will be distributed on Friday, September 1 and the 12-week virtual training program begins on Sunday, September 3.

The cost of $150 per participant will be covered by MC Wellness. Register today if you’re commited to completing the 12-week training program and running the Rockville 5K/10K. Let’s celebrate your wellness victories together!

Exciting Changes Ahead: Updates on the Student Hiring Process

The Talent Acquisition and Employment team are thrilled to share some exciting news with you regarding changes to the hiring process for student workers.

In our ongoing commitment to improvement, we will be rolling out a streamlined hiring process for student workers (student assistants and federal work study candidates). Stay tuned for upcoming training sessions and updates as we roll out these changes to Workday.

If you have any immediate questions, please contact Josh Feranil.

Important Dates

Thursday, August 10

Staff Summer PD 2023: “Project Planning,”
10:30–11:30 a.m., in Workday.

Monday, August 14

“Safe Zones,”
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in MK 124.

Monday, August 14

Staff Summer PD 2023: “Working With You Is Frustrating,”
2–3 p.m., in Workday.

Friday, August 18

End of Summer Sessions

Saturday, August 19

Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors are due in Workday by noon.

Explore Careers at MC

See current job opportunities:

Administrative Aide II
Career Resource and GED Instructional Specialist
Child Care Teacher Assistant
Construction Management Full-Time Faculty
Director of Planning and Policy
History Full-Time Faculty
Mailroom and Warehouse Manager
Part-Time Faculty Biology Instructor
Part-Time Faculty Interior Design Instructor
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/College Provost
Surgical Technology
Full-Time Faculty
Temporary Swimming Pool Operators

Visit Careers or access the Career app in Workday, then “Find Jobs,” to view current academic and staff openings.

Workday Support for Employees

Find job aids, training videos, and other resources on the Workday Training webpage.

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Become a Contributor for Employee Matters

Are 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.

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.

If you have a disability and need
to develop and emergency evacuation plan, please contact Michael Harting, Emergency Management and Outreach Coordinator.

If you have a disability and wish to request an ADA accommodation, contact Rowena D’Souza, ADA Coordinator for faculty and staff.

On August 16, visit the Wellness page to register for FY24 wellness classes and view the new schedule and descriptions.

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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