Last Call: Attend the Final AskHR Session Tomorrow
We’re excited to invite you to our final AskHR session this September! These interactive sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage with the HR team, have your questions answered, and gain insights about important topics relevant to your role at the College.
Submit Your Questions in Advance:
Make the most of your session by submitting your questions ahead of time here. This will allow us to tailor the discussion to your needs and provide thorough, detailed responses.
Virtual Session for Managers and Supervisors
- Thursday, September 26, 9–10 a.m. Register here.
Onsite Session for Non-Supervisory Staff:
- Central Services (CT): Thursday, September 26, 3–4 p.m., in BOT S108. Register here.
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MC Library: Information Literacy Week 2024: September 23–27
Montgomery College Library’s first annual Information Literacy Week runs through Friday, September 27. This initiative promotes 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.
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Register to Attend the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival on September 28
Join us for the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival at the MC Theater Arts Building, Rockville Campus on Saturday, September 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The theme for 2024 is “Writing the Hard Stories.” Registration is required to attend. While full-day participation is encouraged, you may also sign up for individual workshops. View the full schedule here.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available throughout the event to ensure accessibility for all. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with esteemed authors, participate in stimulating discussions, and enjoy the vibrant literary atmosphere.
Register here to secure your spot.
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MC Wellness UpdatesEmpower your well-being and explore the available MC employee activities
MC Walktober: 6-Week Movement Challenge, October 1–November 11
Get moving this fall with Walktober! Join solo or form a team. Register here.
- Walktober Walk: Get your wellness questions answered. Register here.
- Kick-off and Q&A session on Zoom: Tuesday, October 1, 12:15 p.m.
Wellness EAP/PDAP Virtual Review, Wednesday, 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).
Kaiser Mobile Health Van Flu Shot Clinics, October 7–November 11
The Kaiser Mobile Health Van will offer free flu vaccines for all MC employees, retirees, and students.
- Employees and retirees can drop in or pre-register for an appointment.
- Students can drop in at any time without registration.
- A higher-dose vaccine is available for those eligible by age.
- Kaiser Permanente members can also receive a COVID vaccine.
Please visit the MC Wellness page to view the flu clinic schedule and make an appointment.
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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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Maryland Male Students of Color Summit
Join us on Friday, October 18, at 8 a.m., at the Germantown Campus for the Maryland Male Students of Color (MMSOC) Summit, themed “They Not Like Us: Men of Color Impacting Social Change.”
The summit will feature a keynote address by Kevin Powell, a celebrated political, cultural, and hip-hop voice. Powell, a GRAMMY‑nominated poet and prolific author, has engaged in nearly every democratic movement in the past half century. Raised in poverty, he found hope through education and now advocates for social justice.
Register here and be part of the conversation on how men of color are driving social transformation.
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| Important Dates Thursday, September 26
“HyFlex Course Design - A Three-Session Class,”
2–4 p.m., in Workday.
Friday, September 27“Blackboard Learn Ultra Virtual Office Hours,”º
1–2 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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- Enrollment Services VA Specialist
- Instructional Faculty Full Time - Mathematics
- Senior Instructional Assistant
- Transfer Credit Evaluator
- Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations/Executive Director
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Visit Careers at MC to view the current academic and staff openings.
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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.
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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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