Employee Matters: August Special EditionWelcome to the August issue of Employee Matters! This issue includes College activities, insights, and essential dates.
This is the exclusive newsletter for the month of August. We will return to our regular weekly schedule, beginning on Wednesday, August 21.
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Final Reminder: FY24 Performance Evaluations Due August 16The FY24 performance evaluation process for staff, department chairs, and administrators is underway.
Deadline and Training
- The supervisor evaluation deadline is Friday, August 16 (acknowledgement by both the employee and manager/supervisor is required).
- Register for the “Conducting a Performance Evaluation FY24” training on Tuesday, August 13, 10–11 a.m.
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HRSTM Classification and Compensation Practices Study UpdateOver the past several months, the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) has meticulously reviewed and updated job profiles in Workday based on feedback from managers. More than 350 suggestions were received and processed. Managers were informed of the approved changes throughout the process.
As this work nears completion, the Classification and Compensation team will coordinate with Segal to conduct a market assessment. Data from the essential functions and qualifications sections of the job profiles will be compared with external market sources. The market assessment is expected to conclude in late 2024.
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Employee Data Dashboard The 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 August 5, 2024.
The updates contain broad information, such as the total number of employees broken down by employee type and demographic category. We believe this dashboard will assist employees with answering queries, planning, and recognizing personnel trends at MC.
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FTF Deferred Pay Program: Sign Up by August 29The Deferred Pay Program (DPP) for full-time faculty (FTF) is still open for the 2024–2025 academic year. All acknowledgement forms for the FY25 academic year are due to HRSTM for processing by Thursday, August 29.
To learn more about eligibility, how DPP deductions are calculated, and the benefits and limitations of the program, please visit the Deferred Pay Program page on the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) website.
Please refer to the DPP memo that was sent out on Tuesday, June 4, for important reminders and information.
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MC Wellness UpdatesStay informed about the latest wellness programs and resources available to support your health and well-being.
Wellness EAP Reimbursement
We are happy to share that the wellness Educational Assistance Program (EAP) reimbursement amount has increased to $50 per activity per month. Eligible employees can submit for up to $50 per activity, provided they show usage of a minimum of ten (10) sessions in a month or 75 percent participation in the offering.
Fall 2024 Schedules MC Wellness fall schedules will be available on Wednesday, August 21, at the MC Wellness website.
MC Wellness will continue to offer wellness classes like pickleball and basketball, as well as activities designed to reduce stress. These include wellness webinars, the Walktober Movement Challenge (registration begins Thursday, September 19), 15-minute virtual movement breaks from Tuesday to Thursday at 3 p.m., free massages, monthly Mental Health First Aid training, and more.
For the fall, we’re excited to introduce virtual yoga (both live and recorded), aqua Zumba, strength training, free biometric screenings, and flu shots.
Free Confidential Counseling for All Employees and Their Household MembersThrough ComPsych, the Montgomery College Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers all MC employees and their household members free, confidential counseling. Explore the work-life resources and benefits offered by our employee assistance provider, designed to help you maintain work-life harmony and improve your daily life.
Free Community Resource Finder As a reminder, all MC employees can use the free Cigna community help directory to help find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.
If you have any wellness related questions, please contact Megan Cooperman.
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| Important Dates Thursday, August 8“Montgomery College Search Advocate Program Day 2,”
9 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Rockville Campus, Mannakee Building, MK 122.
Tuesday, August 13 “Blackboard Learn Ultra Summer 2024 Zoom Office Hours,” 1:30–3 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, August 17Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors due in Workday by noon.
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- Advancement Services Manager
- Director of Enterprise Services
- Financial Aid Counselor
- IT Hub Lab Coordinator
- Student Engagement Program Director
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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. Please submit your article to
Tiffani Smith by Fridays 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 and in-person classes, including 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 FY25 wellness program.
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Join the MC Employees Facebook Group
Stay 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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