Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force Report
After Montgomery College received the federal designation of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2021, when our Hispanic enrollment passed the 25 percent full-time equivalent threshold, Dr. Williams created and charged an HSI Task Force with examining ways that MC might strengthen its service to this growing population.
The task force report is complete and available to the College community. It addresses the opportunities and challenges for our Hispanic—or Latine—community. The report includes recommendations to improve Latine students’ access, completion, and post-completion success.
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#YouBelongHere at Montgomery CollegeAs the spring 2024 semester comes to a close, so too do the MCTV #YouBelongHere campaign profiles in Employee Matters. And fittingly, the final profile is MCTV Producer/Director Danielle Stescki, who led MCTV’s coverage of “belonging” at MC.
Danielle was awarded MC’s Excellence in Equity Award, staff category, in 2023. Her management team nominated Danielle for her work on numerous equity and inclusion initiatives, including the #YBH campaign, demonstrating a commitment to all seven (7) criteria of the award program: inclusion, diversity, equity, access, antiracism, leadership, and social justice.
“Leading the #YouBelongHere campaign for these two (2) years has been an incredible experience. Together with my MCTV colleague Girma Hagos, we gathered authentic statements capturing the essence of unity within the MC community. This campaign’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Staffan Sandberg, Andre Anderson, Brady Patton, and Betty Francis—special thanks to Melissa Pace and Francine Wyron for their ongoing support.”
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FY24 Performance Evaluation 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 the 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 joining one (1) of the following Zoom training 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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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.
Announcing May’s Preventative Care Raffle WinnersPreventive care can help you stay well and save you money in the long run. MC Wellness is raffling off gift cards monthly to any
benefits-eligible employees who have completed a preventative dental cleaning and annual physical. Two (2) gift cards, one (1) for a dental cleaning and one (1) for a yearly physical, will be raffled off monthly through 2024 for eligible employees who register here.
Congratulations to Tsige Assefa and Sepydeh Yousefi, our May 2024 raffle winners! Please contact Megan Cooperman to secure your prize.
Pickleball, Beginners Lessons, 11:15 a.m.–noon If you have not played pickleball, we invite you to join MC Wellness on Tuesdays for a free beginners lesson, all supplies provided, at Rockville (RV) Campus, PE 137A. Pickleball runs from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the first hour from 11:15 a.m. to noon dedicated to beginners' lessons and play. Contact Megan Cooperman for further details.
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. Access free resources to quit smoking at home.
Employee and Retiree Basketball, 1:15–2:15 p.m.Employee and retiree basketball will be offered on Fridays in PE 137A, beginning Friday, June 7.
Yoga, Pilates, and Full Body Conditioning VideosWe invite you to join MC Wellness Instructor Abril for gentle yoga, Pilates, or total conditioning on your own time. These videos will be available until Friday, June 7. Click here to take advantage of these classes. The passcode for all classes is ‘MCMOVESummer24.’
June 12, Men’s Health Webinar, noonCelebrate Men’s Health Month this June with a live webinar open to all, led by Dr. Winston from Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) on Wednesday, June 12 at noon. Moderated by a
board-certified urologist and men’s health advocate, this session empowers everyone to prioritize their well-being. Covering heart health, physical fitness, mental health, sexual health, and preventative care, gain insights and practical strategies for optimal health and longevity.
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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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Employee Matters Takes a Summer BreakTo allow the HRSTM team to focus on wrapping up the fiscal year and enjoy some vacation time, Employee Matters will be published monthly (instead of weekly) during the summer. Please be on the lookout for the summer issues on June 5, July 10, and August 7.
Our weekly Employee Matters schedule will resume during Fall Professional Week on August 28.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week.
Employee Matters will not be distributed on Wednesday, May 29, due to Memorial Day, but we will resume publication on June 5.
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| Important Dates 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.
Monday, May 27Memorial Day holiday; College closed.
Tuesday, May 28“Crucial Conversations for Accountability (session 1 of 3),” 1:30–4:45 p.m., in Workday.
Wednesday, May 29“The Journey Towards Becoming an Antiracist Institution - Spring 2024,”
2–4 p.m., in Workday.
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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
- IgnITe Hub Lab Coordinator
- Inventory and Property Control Specialist
- Operations and Maintenance Lead
- Part-Time Faculty Cloud Computing and Networking Technology Instructor
- Part-Time Faculty Computer Science Instructor
- Part-Time Faculty Counseling
- Part-Time Faculty Math Instructor
- Part-Time Faculty Psychology Instructor
- Part-Time Faculty Sociology Instructor
- Part-Time Faculty WDCE Information Technology Instructor
- Program Assistant
- Public Safety Officer II (Cpl.)
- Records and Registration Specialist
- 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, Mondays by 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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