Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with MC LibraryNovember is Native American Heritage Month, and the MC Library is excited to celebrate! Stop by any of our campus library locations to view our beautiful Native American Heritage Month displays and borrow books, films, and more related to Native American history, identity, and culture. Or, check out our online Native American Heritage Guide. The guide includes information about local native communities and landmarks, as well as recommendations for books and e-books, streaming films, research resources, and local organizations related to Native American rights, history, and contemporary thought.
We encourage you to use the Native American Heritage Guide for your own personal growth, as well as share the guide with your students who may benefit from learning more about this important heritage month.
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Join Us at the Last Open Enrollment Benefits Fair on November 9 Don’t miss out on our final on-campus benefits fair at Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TP/SS) on Thursday, November 9 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. This year’s Open Enrollment period is from October 30 through November 17, 2023, and our theme is “Your Health Is Your Wealth.”
Explore the details of Open Enrollment by watching a video from ALEX, your virtual benefits advisor. All employees are required to log into Workday to review and submit their 2024 benefit elections, even if you are not making any changes. If you’re interested in a Flexible Spending Account for 2024, you must make an active election in Workday.
The HRSTM Benefits team will be conducting 10-minute virtual appointments to answer your questions. Schedule your appointment through Sign-Up Genius today. Ask your questions and make your elections early; please don't wait until the last minute.
If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with nutritionist Alana Sugar, please email Megan Cooperman.
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Employee Data Dashboard for November 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 November 8, 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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Racial Healing Circles Being Offered by the MC Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus CenterThe College’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center has added an additional Racial Healing Circle for the month of November. To learn more and register, please visit the TRHT Campus Center webpage.
Racial Healing Circle, Monday, November 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Germantown Campus, BE 160, facilitated by Ken Nelson and Stacey Gustavson.
What to expect from a Racial Healing Circle:
A group of 10–20 diverse individuals from the College will meet for one and a half to two hours to go through a series of activities that help us get to know each other better. The idea is that if we know each other better as individuals, we can break down the hierarchy of who is important and who is not (the hierarchy of human value). By knowing each other better, we are better positioned to tackle the important policies, practices, and narratives that are barriers to fulfilling the mission of the College.
About the MC TRHT Campus Center:
Montgomery College is one of more than 70 higher education institutions across the country with a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center, which is an initiative of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). MC’s TRHT Campus Center aims to provide community healing activities that promote narrative change in order to dismantle the belief in a hierarchy of human values and to prepare the next generation of leaders to advocate for racial and social justice. MC’s TRHT Campus Center was launched in 2021 with generous support from AAC&U and the Meyer Foundation.
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MC Wellness: A Week of Kindness to Self and OthersWe invite you to explore the power of self-compassion and the transformative impact of kindness towards others. This week is all about nurturing your well-being and spreading positive vibes.
World Kindness Day: Monday, November 13
We challenge you to be kind to yourself and others. Perform a random act of kindness today for a student and coworker.
Share a note of support and kindness with a coworker, student, or family member. Pick up a card at the TPSS Open Enrollment Benefit Fair or the CT main lobby on the morning of November 13.
Wednesday, November 15: Noon–1 p.m.
Managing Holiday Stress: A Webinar with ComPsych. This session will be recorded for future viewing.
The holiday season brings many expectations. Often, this makes us feel like we are being pulled in a hundred different directions. There are office parties to attend, family get-togethers to schedule, children’s holiday recitals, and gifts to buy. The holidays can be one of the happiest times of the year, yet they can also be one of the most stressful. Maintaining balance and keeping stress from overwhelming you are the keys to an enjoyable holiday season. This workshop provides an overview of common stressors people encounter during the holidays and offers “stress buster” tips to help you get the most possible enjoyment out of the season.
MC Turkey Trot Thursday, November 16*
Join MC Wellness, Exercise Is Medicine, and Student Life at 12:30 p.m. at the Rockville (RV) Campus track. We will be collecting non-perishable items and toiletries for the SHaW Center (for students) on campus. Donations are welcome but not required.
The race is a 3K run or a 1-mile walk for employees, students, and retirees. Stay for as long as your schedule allows. Prizes will be awarded both for the fastest times and in a raffle for all participants. There will be separate drawings for students and employees. We also offer a virtual Zoom Turkey Workout at your desk at 10 a.m. and a Turkey Stretch at 3 p.m. Contact Megan Cooperman for the links. If you cannot make it, you can do your own personal run, too.
*Please note that yoga at 12:15 p.m. at the RV campus will be canceled this day due to the Turkey Trot.
All of the wellness classes will be themed toward “kindness” to self and others this week! Capture your act of kindness in a photo and share it with Megan.
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Correction of Completion Date: Hiring Part-Time Faculty for Spring 2024
In last week’s Employee Matters newsletter, the article incorrectly stated that Part-time Faculty (PTF) must complete the hiring process by Friday, January 19.
The correct completion date for the hiring process is Monday, January 8.
It’s essential to begin planning and preparing for your spring 2024 PTF requirements to meet this updated deadline. If you have any questions, need assistance with posting ads, and/or with the hiring process, please contact Roz Sanders or Josh Feranil.
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| Important Dates Thursday, November 9Administrator Council Meeting, 1–3 p.m. Meeting will be held over Zoom.
“Let’s Talk! Share, Listen, Learn, Understand, and Educate Ourselves on the Plight and Suffering of the Palestinian People in Gaza and the West Bank,”
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at Rockville in HU 128 and in Workday.
Friday, November 10
“Pedagogical Discussion #3: Trends in Higher Education: Supporting the College through Storytelling,”
2–3 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, November 11
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors are due in Workday by noon.
Tuesday, November 14
“Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials Plus - Fall 2023,”
1–4 p.m. in Workday.
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- Associate Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications
- Counseling Faculty Full‑time
- Dual Enrollment Manager
- Financial Aid Information Systems Specialist
- Temporary Instructional Support (Preschool Classroom Aide)
- Temporary - Theatre Arts Generalist - FOH
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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.
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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.
All classes are complimentary for MC employees, their spouses, and retirees.
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Back Issues of 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 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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