FY24 Performance Evaluation Process Is Coming
It’s time to start planning for the 2024 performance evaluation process.
As in past years, evaluations will be launched in Workday and will start with the self-evaluation. Your input and self-reflection are crucial elements in this process. This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on professional achievements, areas for growth, and contributions to your department and your team.
For more information on performance management, the evaluation process, and how best to prepare for your self-evaluation, block time on your calendar and consider attending one (1) of the following sessions:
- Thursday, May 30, 10–11 a.m.
- Monday, June 10, 11 a.m.–noon
- Wednesday, June 26, 10–11 a.m.
Register for a Manager Evaluation Workshop
- Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m.–noon
- Wednesday, July 31, 10–11 a.m.
- Tuesday, August 13, 10–11 a.m.
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Nominate Your Colleague for a Quarterly Staff Special Recognition Award
The Montgomery College Special Recognition Award (SRA) recognizes and celebrates staff members for exemplary performance on the job or for providing superior customer service to others at a time or event. Awards are bestowed quarterly throughout the fiscal year. Current full-time or part-time staff members employed at the College for at least one (1) year are eligible to receive the SRA once per fiscal year.
The FY24 4th quarter (Q4) award timeline is now open for accepting nominations. The closing deadline is June 10, 2024.
Visit the awards page of the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management website to nominate a staff member and for more information about the SRA.
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Empower Your Growth: Complete Your Required Training by June 30
HRSTM reminds all employees to complete their required training by the upcoming deadline of June 30.
To learn more and access the trainings, please utilize the following resources:
Your engagement in this required training reflects your accountability and dedication to personal growth and our shared mission. Let’s continue to elevate our knowledge and skills, making Montgomery College a beacon of excellence in education.
If you have any questions, please contact the HR Help Desk at
240-567-5353.
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Planning Ahead for Student Worker Extensions and Separations
As we near the end of the spring semester, it’s time for managers and supervisors to plan for their student workers’ extensions and separations for the summer and fall semesters in Workday.
For Federal Work Study (FWS) students, please wait for a continuation notice from Financial Aid before making any changes.
To Extend Employment: Ensure that student workers are registered for six (6) credits for the fall semester (12, if an international student). Extend their employment until Friday, December 20.
To Separate Employment: Remember, if you don’t extend the student worker’s employment before the assignment end date, their employment will automatically separate on the end date.
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MC Wellness UpdatesTake care of your mind and body by participating in the upcoming MC Wellness activities.
May is Women’s Health Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Prioritize your well-being. Take care of yourself first, so you can better support others. Don’t forget the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is there for you, offering free, confidential counseling services to you and your household members through ComPsych.
Friday, May 17, Bike to Work DayBike to Work Day is a widespread event, with countless bicyclists taking to the streets nationwide in an effort to get commuters to try bicycling to work as a healthy and safe alternative to driving alone. In the metropolitan Washington, DC region, Bike to Work Day includes 18,700 participants.
Monday, May 20, Understanding Mental Health Guided Meditation, led by Kaiser Permanente, noon
Cultivating mindfulness has been shown to help with stress, anxiety, and depression. We will meditate to bring a sense of calm to our bodies. Join live or On Demand.
Tuesdays at Rio Lakefront with Onelife Fitness, 6:30 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, May 21, join Onelife Fitness every Tuesday at the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg at the front of Guapos for a free outdoor dance fitness class.
For the month of May only, Onelife Fitness is waiving the membership enrollment fee for all Montgomery College employees. To take advantage of this offer, visit Onelife Fitness in Germantown or send an email to join any other Onelife Fitness location.
May 31, World No Tobacco Day: A Great Time to Quit
World No Tobacco Day encourages tobacco users to break the habit; smoking or chewing tobacco is harmful to your health. It’s also costly and inconvenient. Breaking an emotional and physical addiction to tobacco and nicotine takes a great deal of willpower, strength, and patience. Take advantage of free tools and support to quit smoking at home.
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| Important Dates Thursday, May 16“Blackboard Learn Ultra Basics, 9–10 a.m., in Workday.
“Converting Original Courses to Blackboard Learn Ultra,”
3–4 p.m., in Workday.
Tuesday, May 21“The Journey Towards Becoming an Antiracist Institution - Spring 2024,”
10 a.m.–noon., in Workday.
Friday, May 24EARLY DEADLINE:
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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- Associate Senior Vice President, Operational Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives
- Building Services Worker
- Campus Police Officer
- Enrollment Services VA Specialist
- Grounds Maintenance Worker
- Operations and Maintenance Lead
- Part-Time Faculty Counseling
- Part-Time Faculty Psychology Instructor
- Temporary Sign Language Interpreter
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Workday Support for Employees
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Become a Contributor for Employee MattersAre you interested in submitting an employee-related article for publication or becoming a regular columnist for Employee Matters?
We’d love to collaborate with you and hear your story. Please submit your article 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.
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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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