Reminder: Join Us at the Final “Your Voice, Your MC” Action Plan Open Forum
Your voice matters, and we are eager to hear it! The “Your Voice, Your MC” (YVYMC) Committee invites you to join the final YVYMC Action Plan Open Forum.
Your Participation Matters
The open forums offer a special opportunity for you to share your insights, voice your concerns, and help shape the future of MC.
Register for the Final YVYMC Action Plan Open Forum
Your input contributes to MC’s growth and success, nurturing a culture of belonging.
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Save the Date: Benefits Open Enrollment 2024Mark your calendars! Open Enrollment for the 2024 plan year will be held from October 30– November 17.
This year’s theme is “Your Health is Wealth.” MC Wellness will offer free flu shots during open enrollment. Make the most of this opportunity to prioritize and invest in your health.
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Benefit Strategies Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Transitioning to VoyaBenefit Strategies is releasing a new technology platform today, Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
This upgrade will provide you with:
- New debit cards with access to complimentary identity theft protection.
- An updated login process utilizing Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), which provides increased security measures to help keep data protected.
You will receive a new URL and detailed instructions on accessing your account on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
New debit cards
As part of our continuous efforts to combat rising fraud and protect personal data and financial information, FSA participants will receive a new set of Voya-branded debit cards and are also eligible for complementary ID Theft protection via an arrangement between Voya and Mastercard®.
You can begin using your new debit cards today.
Please hold off on inquiries until you receive an email from Voya on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. For more details on this upgrade, please visit the Voya website.
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Employee Data Dashboard for September 2023The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) Employee Data Dashboard provides monthly data about Montgomery College employees to encourage employees to access on‑demand information and resources.
The data dashboard has been updated as of September 15, 2023.
The updates include broad information, such as the total number of employees broken down by employee type and demographic category. We believe this dashboard will aid you in answering questions, planning, and identifying personnel trends at MC.
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MC Wellness: Nurture Your Mind and Body for a Healthier You
At Montgomery College, we believe in nurturing your mind and body for a healthier, happier you. Discover the exciting employee activities and wellness initiatives that empower your well-being.
August’s Preventative Care Reward Winners
Congratulations to our outstanding achievers for August! Urvashi (Monica) Mistry set an example by prioritizing oral health with a dental cleaning, while Sheila Suarez demonstrated a proactive approach to physical well-being with her annual check-up.
Let’s give them both a round of applause for their commitment to wellness!
Step into Fall with Walktober
Join us for Walktober, starting October 2, an event similar to the 10K Steps a Day Challenge. Embrace the fall season with a daily step goal: 6,000 steps (red leaf) for beginners, 8,000 steps (orange leaf) for the active, or aim high at 10,000+ steps (gold leaf) for a true challenge.
Gain access to engaging tracking tools, social features, and the joy of walking solo or participating with a team. Need help finding a team? We're here to assist. Let’s make this fall an inspiring journey to a healthier, happier you. Register now!
Free Personal Training at Takoma Park/Silver Spring and Rockville
The Rockville (RV) and Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TP/SS) Exercise Science Department is recruiting faculty, staff, and students to participate in the Exercise is Medicine, On-Campus Personal Training (PT) Program for their Fall 2023 student cohort.
This initiative is designed to provide the students taking PHED 240 with experiential education while providing the MC community access to
no-cost fitness assessment testing, cardiorespiratory programming, and resistance training instruction.
Personal training days and times will be offered:
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.–noon, beginning October 2.
- Rockville: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2–3 p.m., beginning October 16.
The personal training sessions will include:
- Initial client consultation and goal-setting session
- Comprehensive fitness assessment
- 12 personal training sessions (a minimum of six sessions in person)
- Follow-up fitness assessment
Please complete the PT program survey to apply to participate. You will be contacted by faculty to confirm your participation in the program. Training is first come, first served.
If you have any wellness questions or need disability-related accommodations, please contact Megan Cooperman.
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Important EAP Reminders and Updates
- In order to assist with accurate EAP request processing and to ensure employees certify acknowledgement of EAP policy and procedures as a condition of receiving EAP benefits, as of January 2023, an EAP Acknowledgement Form is required for all EAP requests.
- While you may have submitted your spend authorization to hold EAP travel funds months in advance of your EAP event and travel, per P&P 350001 Compensation Programs, please remember you have 30 days from the date you return from your travel to submit your reimbursement request (expense report). If your expense report is not submitted within that timeframe, HRSTM will release the money back into the EAP budget. Please review your spend authorizations in Workday and cancel any that are no longer applicable to your EAP travel needs.
- The next round of EAP taxable income will be processed beginning with the 10/6/2023 paycheck. This includes any Wellness EAP reimbursement requests that were submitted in Workday and any taxable wellness prizes awarded between July and September 2023. For taxable tuition benefits (graduate and undergraduate), this includes any tuition benefits that were processed between January 2023 and September 2023 over the $5,250.00 IRS tax-free maximum benefit. Depending on the amount, the taxable income amounts will be included in employee pay on the 10/6/2023 and 10/20/2023 paychecks, and possibly the 12/1/2023 and 12/15/2023 paychecks, as well. All affected employees have received an email notification with detailed amounts and pay dates. Please note that if any tuition payments are processed in November and/or December that exceed the IRS limit, affected employees will have taxable income processed on the final December paycheck of the 2023 calendar year (12/29/23).
- Please review your incomplete spend authorizations, expense reports, requisitions, and receipts in Workday on an ongoing basis. Cancel any that you no longer intend to use. This helps maintain the most accurate information in the system and is essential to ensuring all eligible employees can benefit from the EAP program.
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| Important Dates Thursday, September 21“Creating Interactive Virtual Exhibits for Student Learning and Engagement,” 2–3 p.m., in Workday.
Friday, September 22“How to Use ChatGPT to Save Time,” noon–1 p.m., in Workday.
“Storyboarding Your Course,”
2–3 p.m., in Workday.
“Pedagogical Discussion #1: Trends in Higher Education: Adopting a Human-Centered Approach in a Digital Learning Environment,” 10–11 a.m., in Workday.
Saturday, September 30
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors are due in Workday by noon.
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- Administrative Aide I, II, and III
- Annual Fund Manager
- Compliance Specialist
- HVAC Mechanic II
- Instructional Support Trainer
- Library Access Services Specialist I
- Part-time Faculty Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Instructor
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Early Childhood Alternative Certification Program Instructor
- Program Assistant
- Senior Instructional Assistant
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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 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 and
in-person classes daily for aqua fitness, cardio and strength circuits, desk stretching, pickleball, Pilates, Tai Ji, yoga, and Zumba.
Visit the Wellness page for the FY24 fall schedule and descriptions of classes.
All classes are complimentary for MC employees, their spouses, and retirees.
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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.
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Join the MC Employees Facebook GroupStay 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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