Highlights from Montgomery College Fall 2024 Convocation
The fall convocation at the Montgomery College Rockville Campus on August 26 marked the official start of the 2024-2025 academic year. President Jermaine F. Williams delivered the State of the College address, sharing key updates and reaffirming our commitment to Bold Transformations that drive student access and success.
A highlight of the event was an engaging discussion with a student panel, offering their perspectives on this year’s goals. Attendees also gained insights into new initiatives and the collective vision for the academic year ahead.
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ELITE: Professional Week Fall 2024 Starts August 29
Join the Office of E-Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE) for an exceptional virtual lineup of professional development sessions, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Please review the Professional Open Week schedule and register today! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Paul Miller, ELITE’s Professional Development Director.
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New Security Protocol for Direct Deposit Updates Effective Saturday, August 31, 2024, Montgomery College employees must be on campus or connected to the College’s network via VPN to add or change direct deposit accounts in Workday. This new requirement is designed to enhance the security of your financial information.
While changes will be processed immediately, once verified by Payroll, they may take up to one (1) pay period to take effect. If you access Workday from an external network, you can view your bank information, but cannot make modifications. For complete details, please read the original memo.
Remember to be vigilant about phishing attempts and report any suspicious emails using the "Report Phishing" button in Outlook. For assistance, please contact Payroll Services.
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Important Reminder: Overtime Policy for
Non-Exempt EmployeesTo ensure clarity and compliance with our overtime policy, we want to remind everyone of the guidelines regarding non-exempt (hourly) Montgomery College employees:
For Supervisors: Any time a non-exempt employee works more than 40 hours in a work week, they must be compensated for that overtime. The rate of pay for overtime is one and one-half times (1.5x) the employee’s regular hourly rate. Please ensure all overtime is accurately documented and processed. For more information, please refer to P&P 35001CP.
For Employees: Please remember that working overtime without prior approval from your supervisor is not permitted. If you anticipate needing to work extra hours, make sure to obtain approval from your supervisor in advance. This helps manage workloads effectively and ensures compliance with our overtime policy. For more information, please review the full policy in P&P 35001CP.
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Safeguard Your Personal Information: Easy Steps to Freeze Your CreditWith data breaches of business entities across industries continuing to be a common occurrence, HR encourages proactive measures to protect your personal information.
It is strongly recommended that everyone consider freezing their personal credit reports with the three major credit reporting agencies to protect against potential identity theft.
Freezing your credit is a proactive step that can prevent unauthorized access to your credit files, making it more difficult for identity thieves to open accounts in your name.
Below are the hyperlinks for the three (3) major credit reporting agencies where you can request a credit freeze:
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MC Wellness UpdatesEmpower your well-being and explore the available MC employee activities.
MC Wellness Registration
MC Wellness registration is now open! MC Wellness is available to all active full-time and part-time faculty, staff, spouses, and retirees.
Registration includes access to:
- Classes
- Programs
- Special Events
- Open Fitness Centers
Annual registration is required to participate in MC Wellness. Click here to register and review the upcoming schedules and events.
Open Fitness Center on Campus
Registration and schedules for the on-campus Open Fitness Centers are available here. MC employees, spouses, and retirees will receive registration details for the Open Fitness Center after you register for MC Wellness.
Walktober, 6-Week Movement Challenge, October 1–November 11
Get moving this fall with Walktober! Participate solo or with a group in this fun challenge. Registration opens Monday, September 16, 2024.
Join us for the kick-off and Q&A session on Zoom, Tuesday,
October 1, 2024, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
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Register for the Retirement and Investment SeminarWe invite you to join Equitable this fall for an in-person or virtual seminar on retirement planning and investing for your future.
Virtual Sessions:
- Monday, September 9, 5 p.m. Register here.
- Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. Register here.
In-Person Sessions:
- Rockville: Tuesday, September 17, 1 p.m.
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Wednesday, September 18, 1 p.m.
- Germantown: Thursday, September 19, 1 p.m.
- Central Services: Wednesday, September 25, 3 p.m.
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Legal Resources: Essential Legal Tools for Caregivers Webinar
Join Legal Resources on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from noon to 1 p.m. for a live webinar of When Life Gets Legal, focusing on essential legal tools for caregivers.
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Join Us for Fall AskHR Sessions
We’re excited to announce our upcoming AskHR sessions this September! These sessions are a valuable opportunity to connect with the HR team, get your questions answered, and learn about topics relevant to your role at the College.
Submit Your Questions in Advance:
To make the sessions more effective, please submit your questions in advance here. This will help us address your specific concerns with detailed responses.
Non-Supervisory Staff Sessions:
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Monday, September 23,
11a.m.–noon, HC 222. Register here. - Germantown: Tuesday, September 24, 2–3 p.m., HT 216.
Register here. - Rockville: Wednesday, September 25, noon–1 p.m., SW 301. Register here.
- Central Services: Thursday, September 26, 3–4 p.m., BOT S108. Register here.
Managers and Supervisors Virtual Sessions:
- Monday, September 23, 3–4 p.m. Register here.
- Thursday, September 26, 9–10 a.m. Register here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with HR and enhance your understanding of key topics impacting our work environment.
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Introducing Super Staff Tuesdays and First Faculty FridaysWe’re thrilled to announce the launch of two (2) brand-new professional development (PD) sessions tailored specifically for our dedicated faculty and staff: First Faculty Fridays and Super Staff Tuesdays! These monthly sessions, brought to you by ELITE, are part of our ongoing commitment to fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence within our college community.
Super Staff Tuesdays
Starting this September, make sure to mark your calendars for the second Tuesday of every month! Super Staff Tuesdays are all about empowering our staff with the tools and knowledge they need to excel. Whether it's honing leadership skills, mastering communication techniques, or staying up-to-date with the latest tech, these sessions are designed to support your professional growth and career success.
First Faculty Fridays
Kicking off this October, these sessions are crafted with our faculty in mind, offering an engaging platform to dive into enriching PD activities. These sessions are designed to ensure that our faculty members continue to lead with excellence and creativity in the classroom.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week.
Due to the Labor Day holiday next week, which will be observed on Monday, September 2, 2024, Employee Matters will not publish on Wednesday, September 4, but will resume on September 11.
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| Important Dates Thursday, August 29
Friday, August 30
EARLY timesheets for
non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors are due in Workday by noon.
“Achieving The Promise Academy’s Fall 2024 Coaching Institute,”
10 a.m.–3 p.m., in Workday.
“Laboratory Safety Training Fall 2024,”
7–8 p.m., in Workday.
Monday, September 2
Labor Day holiday;
College closed.
Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, September 5
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- Advancement Services Manager
- Building Services Worker
- Director of Enterprise Services
- Early Childhood Education, Senior Program Director
- Financial Aid Specialist
- Instructional Faculty Full Time - Criminal Justice
- Part-time Faculty Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Part-Time Faculty Assistant Track and Field Coach
- Part-time Faculty WDCE Adult ESOL and Literacy-GED Citizenship Instructor
- Program Manager I
- Public Safety Officer II (OFC)
- Student Affairs Office Operations Director
- Student Services Coordinator II
- Temporary - Nursing Lab Associate
- Vice President of Facilities Management, Capital Planning, and Sustainability (VP/FMCPS)
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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, Fridays 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, Monday meditation, 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.
Register here for MC Wellness and Open Fitness.
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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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