| Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with MC Library Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, and MC Library is excited to celebrate! Visit any of our campus libraries to explore our beautiful Hispanic Heritage Month displays and borrow books, films, and more. You can also check out our online Hispanic Heritage guide for book recommendations, e-books, streaming films, research resources, and local organizations related to Hispanic heritage, issues, and culture.
We encourage you to use the Hispanic Heritage guide for personal growth and share it with students who may benefit from learning more about this important heritage month.
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Next Week: 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.
Onsite Non-Supervisory Staff Sessions:
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Monday, September 23,
11 a.m.–noon, HC 222. Register here. - Germantown: Tuesday, September 24, 2–3 p.m., in HT 216.
Register here. - Rockville: Wednesday, September 25, noon–1 p.m., in SW 301. Register here.
- Central Services: Thursday, September 26, 3–4 p.m., in BOT S108. Register here.
Virtual Sessions for Managers and Supervisors:
- 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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Employee Data Dashboard for September 2024The 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 September 13, 2024.
The updates include broad information, such as the total number of employees broken down by employee type and demographic category. We believe this dashboard will aid you in answering questions, planning, and identifying personnel trends at MC.
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Final September Sessions for Wealth Management Seminar Are you planning for retirement? Do you feel confident in your investment strategy? Join our wealth management seminar, presented by Equitable, where we’ll explore investment strategies, asset location versus asset allocation, and various approaches to achieving a comfortable retirement.
Register for an in-person seminar:
- Germantown: Thursday, September 19, noon in BE 163. Register here.
- Central Services: Monday, September 23, 3 p.m. in S108. Register here.
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MC Library Information Literacy Week 2024: September 23-27Montgomery College Library’s first annual Information Literacy Week is set for September 23–27. This week aims to promote awareness and understanding of information and media literacy, plagiarism and academic integrity, and recognizing bias.
The theme for 2024 is “Discover, Discern, Decide,” in light of the upcoming elections. Events will be led by MC faculty, staff, librarians, and a guest speaker. They are open to MC students, faculty, and staff. Some events are tailored to specific groups. Highlights include:
Events will be held virtually on all three (3) campuses. View the calendar of events to see the full schedule and register.
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MC Wellness UpdatesEmpower your well-being and explore the available MC employee activities.
Healthy Aging and Physical Fitness, Wednesday, September 25
Noon at Central Services S108 BOT Gallery or Zoom.
Join Professor Beth Ridings to discover how physical fitness can enhance your daily life, mental health, and long-term wellness. Learn tips for creating a personalized fitness routine, even with a busy schedule. RSVP today and receive a free exercise band!
Walktober: 6-Week Movement Challenge
October 1–November 11
Get active this fall with Walktober! Participate solo or with a group. Register here.
Join Megan Cooperman for a Walktober walk and get your wellness questions answered, weather permitting. Reservations are required and a minimum number of participants is needed.
Kick-off and Q&A session on Zoom, Tuesday, October 1, 12:15 p.m.
Walk Locations:
- Germantown Campus: Tuesday, October 1, 3:30 p.m.
- Rockville Campus: Wednesday, October 2, 3:30 p.m.
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Tuesday, October 8, 12:30 p.m.
- Central Services Building: Monday, October 14, 12:30 p.m.
Wellness EAP/PDAP Virtual Review Session
Tuesday, October 2
Join Megan Cooperman on Zoom on October 2 at 1:30 p.m. to learn how to submit expense reports for the Wellness Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP). Get your questions answered live or request a recording if you can’t attend.
Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
Friday, October 4
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at CT S108 Gallery
This hybrid training, offered by the Mental Health Council, will help you reduce mental health stigma and support your students and coworkers. Complete two (2) hours of preparatory videos, followed by six (6) hours of in-person training to earn certification. Additional sessions are available on Friday, November 1 and December 6. Contact Megan Cooperman to register.
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| Important Dates Thursday, September 19“Safe Zones 2024,”
9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Germantown Campus, Paul Peck Academic and Innovation Building, PK 105.
Staff Council Meeting
1–3 p.m., on Zoom.
Friday, September 20
“Experiential Learning in Action,” 1–2 p.m., in Workday.
Monday, September 23“Planning and Facilitating Meetings,” 1:30–4:45 p.m., in Workday.
Tuesday, September 24“Outlook Open Lab: Inbox and Calendar Management,”
1–2:30 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, September 28Timesheets 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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- Director of Enterprise Services
- Financial Aid Management Systems Specialist II
- Instructional Full-Time Faculty - Hospitality
- Student Services Coordinator II
- Transfer Credit Evaluator
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Visit Careers at MC to view the current academic and staff opening
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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 In the event of an emergency, all employees should have an emergency evacuation plan. Those needing assistance during an evacuation due to a disability should inform their 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, Monday meditation, nutrition consultations, pickleball, yoga, Zumba, and more.
All classes are free for Montgomery College employees, their spouses, and retirees.
Employees and retirees must register to 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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