EAP and PDAP:
Zoom Office Hours Beginning April 16
Exciting news! To provide hands‑on support to MC employees for their Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP) requests, Zoom office hours are going live starting Tuesday, April 16!
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10–11 a.m. and 3–4 p.m., our dedicated HR Help Desk team will be available to address your concerns and provide personalized guidance. This is your chance to dive deeper into any lingering questions or concerns you may have after exploring our extensive EAP/PDAP webpage and resources. Please come prepared with your specific question(s) for assistance to make the most of your scheduled time.
Secure your 15-minute session ahead of time. We look forward to the opportunity to offer our employees additional support while ensuring our staff can process your requests in a timely and sustainable manner. Email EAP Requests or PDAP Requests with any general questions.
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MC STEM Ambassadors Update: Origami Workshop for Preschoolers
On March 11, MC STEM Ambassadors Kenny Nguyen and Michael Lopez returned to the MC Center for Early Education Lab School to host a new STEM workshop for children ages 3–5 years old.
With a short review of origami, basic shapes, and colors, the STEM Ambassadors guided the preschoolers with each creative paper fold.
After the small origami flower shapes were complete, Kenny and Michael assembled all the pieces together to show the children the complete Sakura Kusudama. What a sight! The children’s excitement and perseverance in this task were a true joy to watch.
This STEM workshop is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Montgomery College Center for Early Education Lab School and the MC STEM Ambassadors program.
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Equity and Inclusion: The Office of Equity and Inclusion Presents
Equity Week 2024
Please join us on April 15–19, for Equity Week 2024 with the theme of “Understanding Belonging and Mattering.” Help us make this another successful week in which we celebrate our differences and educate ourselves through conversations of shared experiences, participatory dialogues, keynote speakers, events, facilitated training, and more. We have coordinated an action-packed week that includes programming by our students, faculty, and staff.
Sessions will help individuals develop and apply personal and professional practices that build an inclusive environment, equitable student success, and employee career growth and fulfillment. We invite students and employees from the MC community to save these dates and come out to celebrate, share, learn, and help educate each other.
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MC Wellness UpdatesTake care of your mind and body by participating in the upcoming MC Wellness activities.
March Benefit-Eligible Preventative Care Raffle Winners
Congratulations to Josephine Trawick and Jessame Ferguson, the March winners of the monthly raffle for MC employees who have completed their 2024 physical health exam.
An annual preventive health exam, also known as a physical, is scheduled with your primary care physician to catch potential health issues early, before they become serious, and to help you focus on wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Have you completed your 2024 physical exam? Enter here to join our monthly raffle.
Cigna Healthcare Members: Access Your Free Hello Heart Monitor for Health Monitoring
Members of the Cigna Healthcare plan are still eligible to receive Hello Heart, a free Hello Heart monitor that connects to an app on your smartphone at no cost to monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, medications, and more.
Further information will be available to all eligible employees. If you are a Cigna Healthcare member, register here.
Virtual Classes to Destress with Abril
Join us for yoga classes with Abril to destress and rejuvenate. These virtual classes will take place on Tuesdays, April 9, 16, and 23, starting at 5:15 p.m. and lasting for 45 minutes each.
Give Back at Rockville SPIFFY: Clothing Donation and Exchange Event
Join us for the Give-One, Get-One Clothing Donation Event at the Rockville SPIFFY Clothing Closet on April 11 from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in the Computer Science Building 106/107.
SPIFFY, the MC clothing closet on the Rockville (RV) campus, was brought to life by students Debby Safra and Campbell Walsh, with support from Professor Gregory Sember. This closet is accessible to all enrolled MC students.
Support sustainability and give back by participating in this event. Bring your gently used or new seasonal clothing items and exchange them for tea and a healthy treat. Seasonal items refer to winter clothing you no longer need or summer items you wish to share.
Virtual Wellness Webinar: Exercise Snacks and Health and Fitness Boosts by Exercise is Medicine
On April 17, from 12:15 –12:45 p.m., join Professor Tonya Seed for a seminar designed for those interested in enhancing their health and fitness. This seminar is tailored for individuals who want to discover practical ways to support their health and fitness in their daily routines.
Wondering what you can do if you don’t have time for the gym? Curious about the concept of an exercise snack and its benefits for your health and fitness? Reach out to Professor Tonya Seed for the Zoom link.
Equity Walk or Run (3K) for Students, Employees, Spouses, and Retirees
Join us for the Equity Walk or Run (3K) event on April 18 from
12:30–1:30 p.m. at the Rockville (RV) Campus track. Sponsored by Student Life, PHED Exercise is Medicine, MC Wellness, and the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
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Building an Inclusive Campus Culture
With contributions from each community member, we can cultivate a culture where students of all backgrounds feel a profound sense of belonging. This required training is one way we are working collectively toward this vision.
Register now and help build a more just, equitable, and inclusive campus for all. If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Antonio Montano.
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| Important Dates Thursday, April 4Staff Council Meeting,
1–3 p.m., Request the
meeting link.
“Using Hypothesis with Small Groups - Spring 2024,”
12:15–1 p.m., in Workday.
Friday, April 5“YuJa Online Open Lab,”
1–2 p.m., in Workday.
“First Fridays Book Club:
We Want To Do More Than Survive,”
1:30–3 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, April 13Timesheets 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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- Accounts Payable Manager
- Advancement Services Manager
- Financial Aid Assistant
- Instructional Faculty FT - Biology/Biotechnology
- Part-time Faculty Anatomy and Physiology Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Art Appreciation/Art History Instructor
- Part-time Faculty Digital Art/Graphic Design Instructor
- Recruitment and College Access Coordinator
- Training and Development Coordinator
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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 and
in-person classes for aqua fitness, cardio and strength circuits, desk stretching, nutrition consultations, pickleball, yoga, Zumba, and more.
All classes are complimentary for Montgomery College employees, their spouses, and retirees.
MC employees and retirees are required to register before they can participate in the FY24 wellness program.
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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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