Final Reminder: Update Your SRA Deduction by February 28
If you are enrolled in a Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA), you must take action by Friday, February 28, 2025, to change your flat dollar election to a percentage. Your change must be effective on March 1 in Workday to ensure a smooth transition. Many employees have already made this change—we thank you for acting quickly! If you do not make a percentage election by this Friday, you will have no SRA deduction from your pay until you take action.
Please refer to the e-blast from Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with key updates and guidance to help you with this process. Reference the job aid for step-by-step instructions to make your change in Workday. You can also view the original memo and worksheet for more information. Although letters mailed to many employee homes had a conversion of current flat dollar amounts, we recommend using the worksheet to confirm the correct percentage based on the number of pay dates you plan to contribute (20 pays or 26 pays).
Attend one of the final Zoom Office Hours for assistance with completing your election via screen sharing in Workday (please come prepared with your percentage and ready to share your screen). Join Zoom to be placed in the waiting room on the following dates (same meeting link for all sessions):
- Thursday, February 27, 2025, 3–4 p.m.
- Friday, February 28, 2025, 10–11 a.m.
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Equity and Inclusion: 2025 Excellence in Equity Awards Nominations
We invite you to nominate outstanding students from each campus and faculty, staff, and administrators from across the College who have demonstrated leadership in inclusion, antiracism, social justice, and community-building during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Award winners will be announced during Equity Week 2025: April 7–13, 2025, with a recognition ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
The nomination deadline is Monday, March 3, 2025. Submit your nominations here.
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EAP/PDAP Reminders: Processing Delays,
Streamlined Process, Demo Videos Now Available
Effective January 2025, the EAP/PDAP process has been streamlined to one step for direct payments and non-travel reimbursements and an annual acknowledgement form to be completed once per fiscal year. For more details, please read the memo here.
Many employees are still following the old processes for direct pay and non-travel reimbursements, which is unnecessarily causing processing delays. Updated job aids and new demo videos for these new processes are now available on the EAP/PDAP webpage.
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Important Reminder: Overtime Policy for
Non-Exempt Employees
To 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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Staff Enrichment Day 2025: Stronger Together, Transforming TomorrowMontgomery College’s annual Staff Enrichment Day (SED) returns on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Germantown Campus. This full-day event provides employees with professional development opportunities, networking, and engaging workshops designed to support growth and collaboration.
Dr. Williams has approved the suspension of services for the day, allowing staff to participate fully. Employees who do not attend must report to their regular work location or take leave.
Staff can register for the main event, one morning workshop, and one afternoon workshop. Register here.
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Workday: View Accrued Time Off Balances Do you know how to confirm your current and future accrued time off balances in Workday? Employees can now view their accrued time off balance details in Workday for more accurate time off planning. Review the new job aid.
As a reminder, the deadline to use annual and personal time off for the applicable calendar year for full-time staff and administrators is always the last Friday before Winter Break begins, which is also the last day of the final pay period of the calendar year. HRSTM sends a memo with the exact carryover deadline and details in November.
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March 2025 Supervisor Orientation 2-Day Program
Join us for the Supervisor Orientation, a comprehensive two-day program designed to empower supervisors at every level. This event will take place on Tuesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Rockville Campus in the Mannakee Building.
Whether you are a newly hired supervisor, a veteran MC employee recently promoted to a supervisory role, or an experienced supervisor seeking to refresh and expand your knowledge, this program is tailored to provide critical insights, foundational knowledge, and practical strategies to help you lead and inspire your team effectively.
Don't miss this transformative opportunity to enhance your leadership skills! Mark your calendar for both days, as each session builds seamlessly on the other to ensure a cohesive learning experience. Secure your spot now by enrolling through Workday.
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Important Dates Thursday, February 27
“Virtual Athenaeum Symposia,”12:30–2 p.m., in Workday.
SRA Office Hours,
3–4 p.m., via Zoom.
Friday, February 28
“Blackboard Learn Ultra Virtual Office Hours - Spring 2025,” 1–2 p.m., in Workday.
Friday, February 28
Deadline to make SRA election change from flat dollar to percentage in Workday.
SRA Office Hours,
10–11 a.m., via Zoom.
Saturday, March 1
Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part‑time faculty and WDCE instructors are due in Workday by noon.
Monday, March 3
Deadline for nominations for Excellence in Equity Awards.
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- Communication Studies, Full-Time Faculty
- DSS Student Services Specialist
- Employee and Labor Relations Specialist II
- Enrollment Services VA Specialist
- Human Resources Internal Consultant (HRIC)
- Library Technical Services Assistant
- Paralegal Studies Instructor, Part-Time Faculty
- Preschool Classroom Aide, Temporary
- Program Manager I
- Student Services Coordinator II
- WDCE Citizenship Preparation Instructor, Part-time Faculty
- WDCE MIBEST Nursing Assistant Instructor, Part-Time Faculty
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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 offers free fitness classes, challenges, and events for MC employees, spouses, and retirees. Learn more here.
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