Last Week to Attend MC 2025 Open Enrollment and Benefits Fairs
Attend our final campus Benefits Fairs for this year's open enrollment and explore health plan options, wellness resources, financial advice, and more. Connect with vendors to get personalized support and answers to your benefits questions.
Remaining Benefits Fairs—don't miss out!
- Central Services: Wednesday, October 30, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Germantown: Thursday, October 31, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Interested in learning more about our benefits and retirement process at Montgomery College? Sign up for the upcoming session and have the opportunity to ask your questions.
- Friday, November 1, 11:30 a.m., Register here.
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New Guidelines for Temporary Employee Work Hours Under ACA Compliance
Following a recent review of temporary employee work hours, the College will implement changes to work-hour limits for non-benefits eligible employees beginning on Monday, January 6, 2025. To align with IRS guidelines, the College will limit work hours to 25 hours per week, replacing the previous annual limit of 1,300 hours. This change ensures compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) full-time threshold, which defines employees working 30+ hours per week or 130 hours per month as full-time.
For additional guidance and assistance, please contact your unit/area's designated Human Resources Internal Consultant (HRIC):
- Lisa Evans
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus • Student Affairs • Workforce Development and Continuing Education - Leslie Jones
Germantown Campus • Advancement and Community Engagement • Administrative and Fiscal Services • Offices of the President - Banessa Silva
Rockville Campus • Academic Affairs
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MC Wellness UpdatesJoin us for a series of wellness events this fall.
Kaiser Mobile Health Van Flu Shot Clinics
The Kaiser Mobile Health Van will be on campus each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer free flu vaccines for all MC employees, retirees, spouses, and students.
- Germantown: Thursday, October 31
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Monday, November 11
Preregister for your appointment here.
Take Care of Yourself During Election Season
Feeling stressed about the election? Get free, confidential support and resources through the Crisis Text Line.
Howl-O-Ween Bash: Line Dancing, Catwalk, Yoga, and More
Enjoy Halloween festivities on each MC campus at these fun‑filled events.
- Rockville: Thursday, October 31, Halloween-themed yoga in SC 417, 12:15 p.m.
- Central Services: Thursday, October 31, Line dancing and costume catwalk, 3:30 p.m.
“Managing Your Emotions in the Workplace,”
Wednesday, November 6, noon–1 p.m.
Struggling with stress at work? Join this interactive webinar to learn how to manage your emotions. Register here.
In Step with Diabetes Series, November Wednesdays Series
Join Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, November 6, 13, and 20 at 1:15 p.m. This three-session program is open to everyone and offers practical tips for healthy eating, physical activity, and blood sugar management. Register here.
“Retiring from Montgomery College”
Thursday, November 7, noon–1:30 p.m.
Join Sue Redding, manager of benefits, retirement, and wellness, for an informative session on preparing for retirement and answers to your benefits questions. Please email Megan Cooperman to register.
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Join Us to Learn About the Professional Development Leave ProgramThe Professional Development Leave program is available to staff, department chairs, and administrators for a duration of three (3) months or one (1) semester, with full pay. To qualify, staff and administrators must have been employed at Montgomery College for at least three (3) consecutive years, while department chairs must have completed three (3) full years of their term. For more details on eligibility, purpose, and responsibilities, please visit the Professional Development Opportunities webpage.
If you’re interested in the application process or plan to apply this year, we encourage you to attend the Professional Development Leave Information Session.
- Friday, November 1, 2–3:30 p.m. Join here.
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TIAA-CREF Financial Advisor Is Coming to MC Central Services
TIAA will be onsite at MC Central Services! Sign up to meet with Chelsea Stepchuk, our financial advisor for TIAA Retirement Services. She will discuss your current account and assist with any questions you may have.
Schedule an in-person consultation.
- Wednesday, November 13. Register here.
You may also register with a TIAA representative by calling 800-732-8353, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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| Important Dates Friday, November 1“First Faculty Fridays: Creating Accessible Documents and Presentations Using the CLEAR Framework,”
10–11 a.m., in Workday.
“Using Micro-Learning Strategies to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes,” 2:30–3:30 p.m., in Workday.
Saturday, November 9Timesheets 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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- American Sign Language Instructor Part-Time Faculty
- Biology Instructor Part-time Faculty
- Operations and Tenant Engagement Manager
- Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
- Temporary Swimming Pool Lifeguards
- Temporary Swimming Pool Operators
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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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MC Wellness classes are FREE for employees, their spouses, and retirees. MC Wellness features weekly fitness classes, challenges, special events, and more. To learn more, click here.
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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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