Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with MC Library
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Monday, September 15, to Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and MC Library is ready to celebrate! Visit any of our campus library locations to see our Hispanic Heritage Month displays and borrow books, films, and other materials celebrating Hispanic culture.
You can also explore our online Hispanic Heritage guide, which features book and e-book recommendations, streaming films, research resources, and local organizations focused on Hispanic heritage and culture.
Use the guide for your learning or share it with students who want to explore this important heritage month.
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Updated FY26 EAP and PDAP Resources
New FY26 EAP and PDAP Resource Guides, updated job aids, and additional resources have been posted on the EAP/PDAP webpage.
To make the most of this valuable benefit, eligible employees are reminded to prioritize their education and professional development. To make the most of your time for expeditious processing, please engage with these materials and follow the streamlined steps:
• Streamlined One-Step Process: Direct payments and non-travel reimbursements will be simplified to a one-step process, using Supplier Invoice Requests and Expense Reports. Eligible EAP/PDAP travel will still require pre-approval via Spend Authorization and an Expense Report (existing 2-step process).
• One (1) Annual Acknowledgement Form: Employees will now submit an annual acknowledgement form once per fiscal year, instead of for each individual request. Acknowledgement forms will also be required to cover wellness expenses due to tax implications. Existing forms submitted since July 1, 2025, will cover all requests through Tuesday, June 30, 2026. For your convenience, you can upload this form with each request, but it’s the same file for the entire fiscal year.
We hope the shortened process and resources will help you, but we are still here to assist! Our dedicated HR Help Desk Team will be available to address your concerns and provide personalized guidance through EAP/PDAP Office Hours, offered by appointment via Zoom. This is an opportunity to explore any lingering questions or concerns you may have after reviewing the site and its resources. Please come prepared with your specific question(s) to make the most of your scheduled time.
Contact EAP Requests or PDAP Requests with any questions or concerns.
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Our Brand Rollout: A Journey, Not a Sprint
Montgomery College's refreshed brand is here, featuring our updated logo, tagline (Exceptional Education. Extraordinary Outcomes.), and visual identity that tells our story with greater clarity and impact.
Brand rollouts take time. Over the coming months, we'll continue releasing resources to support your work. Thank you for your patience as we build and share additional assets.
What's Available Now (access these resources online)
• New branding guidelines and logos
• Memo and PowerPoint templates
• Zoom backgrounds
• Email signature templates
Key Reminders
• Use the new logo whenever possible. Download files from the MC Logo webpage.
• Submit branded material requests through the Marketing and Communications request form.
• All promotional and apparel orders require completion of the request form to ensure proper branding application.
Additional resources will rollout throughout the year. Visit the Brand Campaign webpage for complete informaion and detailed FAQ.
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Period Activity Pay Reminders for Fall 2025
As a reminder, Period Activity Pay (PAP) is how all part-time faculty (PTF) are paid in Workday and must be entered by administrative aides (AAs) based on the timelines set by HRSTM to ensure timely payment. Please note the following PAP dates for the fall semester.
Fall Pay for Part-Time Faculty
The number of payments will vary based on when the classes occur (i.e., the specific part of the term). The majority of fall classes are in Part of Term 1, which will be paid over nine (9) pay dates.
The first pay date for the fall semester for instructional PTF working Part of Term 1 will be Friday, September 19, 2025, and the ninth and final pay will be on Friday, January 9, 2026. AAs were contacted directly with specific details.
View the full Workday Period Activity Pay for Fall Semester 2025 memo for AAs supporting part-time faculty. Please see page 2 of the memo for pay details for classes in other parts of the term.
Since counseling PTFs (non-instructional) worked the week of August 25 through August 29, their payment schedule will be as follows:
The first pay date for the fall semester for PTF counselors was Friday, September 5, 2025. The ninth and final pay will be Friday, December 26, 2025.
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Discover the Sabbatical Leave Program
The HRSTM Employee Engagement team invites you to join an upcoming information session about Montgomery College's Sabbatical Leave Program.
Sabbatical Leave Information Session
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:30 a.m.–Noon, via Zoom.
What to Expect
• Learn about eligibility requirements, the application timeline, and the submission process.
• Hear directly from a faculty member who recently returned from sabbatical and is eager to share their experience.
Can't attend the session? Email Leave Request to arrange an individual consultation at an alternative time.
For more details on this and other professional development opportunities, visit the Sabbatical Leave page.
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Information Literacy Week 2025: September 22–26
Registration is now open for Montgomery College Library’s second annual Information Literacy Week, happening September 22–26, 2025.
This year’s theme is Information Crossroads: Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity. Events are led by MC faculty, staff, librarians, and keynote speaker Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at the University of Washington. All events are open to MC students, faculty, and staff, though some events are tailored to a specific audience group. Some highlights include:
• Information Literacy in the Age of Artificial Information: Challenges and Opportunities by keynote speaker Mike Caulfield, research scientist at the University of Washington.
• The Ethics of AI-Generated Art: Who Owns the Pixels? By Timothy Fahey and Charles Goldstein.
• How Infographics May Enhance Effective Communication of Your Ideas.
Events are taking place on all three (3) campuses and virtually. Visit our calendar of events to see the full schedule and register now for your sessions. Please encourage your students to attend as well! Student participants will be entered into drawings to win a Bluetooth speaker and a tablet computer.
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MC Wellness
Take charge of your well-being this fall to support your physical and mental health. Learn more about MC Wellness EAP resources, protect yourself with free flu vaccinations, and gain valuable skills through Mental Health First Aid certification training.
Wellness EAP and PDAP Review
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 3:45–4:30 p.m. Join here.
Free Flu Vaccinations
Montgomery College is offering free flu vaccinations for all employees, retirees, spouses, and students through our partnership with Kaiser Permanente. Register here to schedule your vaccination or drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Monday, September 22, 2025, Germantown (GT) Campus
• Monday, September 29, 2025, Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TP/SS) Campus
• Monday, October 6, 2025, Rockville (RV) Campus
• Monday, October 20, 2025, Central Services (CT) Building
Mental Health First Aid Training
MC, with the support of the Mental Health Association of Maryland, is offering Mental Health First Aid Certification training for free. If you have a group that would like Mental Health First Aid Certification training, please contact Megan Cooperman.
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October 2025 Supervisor Orientation 2-Day Program
Join us Thursday, October 16, and Tuesday, October 21, 2025, for Supervisor Orientation, a comprehensive program designed to empower supervisors at every level. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mannakee Building on the Rockville Campus.
This program offers critical insights and practical strategies for effective team leadership, whether you’re a newly hired supervisor, a veteran MC employee recently promoted, or an experienced supervisor seeking to refresh your skills. Both days are required, as each session builds on the previous one for a complete learning experience.
Enroll now through Workday to secure your spot.
What Participants Are Saying
“Whether a new supervisor or seasoned pro, this program provides valuable information to help improve confidence, workflow, and employee engagement. A great team-building experience for putting a face with the professionals on the other side of the emails.”
– Jayme Sue Wright, Nursing Simulation Coordinator
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Important Dates Friday, September 19
Sabbatical Leave Information Session,
2–3:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Monday, September 22
Free flu vaccinations at Germantown (GT) Campus. Register here.
Tuesday, September 23
College Council Meeting,
1–3 p.m., via Zoom.
Saturday, September 27
Timesheets 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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Full-time Faculty:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Nursing Lab and Clinical Associate
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Part-time Faculty:
- Cybersecurity
- Lifelong Learning Institute
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WDCE Instructors:
- ignITe Hub Coding
- Management & Leadership
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Staff and Administrators:
- Financial Aid Management Systems Specialist II
- Nursing Lab and Clinical Associate
- Operations & Maintenance Lead
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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, Wednesdays 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 provides free fitness classes, workout videos, wellness challenges, health events, and campus gym access for MC employees, spouses, and retirees to support your physical and mental well-being.
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Join the MC Employees Facebook Group
Join. Like. Comment. Share.
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Stay in the Know! Use this list for quick access to the information, resources, and updates every employee should have at their fingertips. Staying informed means staying empowered, so check your inbox and consider bookmarking these pages for easy reference.
The Monday Minute with Dr. Williams
Weekly newsletter for the College community from Dr. Jermaine F. Williams.
Inside MC
Digest newsletter sent to all students, faculty, and staff each Monday morning.
MC News
News, features, and press releases.
MC CARES Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Access free confidential counseling services for MC employees and student employees, including six (6) sessions per issue for you and your household members.
MC Wellness
Check out upcoming wellness events, find open gym hours, and access resources from our comprehensive wellness program to support your journey toward holistic
well-being.
Brand Campaign
Access the new branding guidelines, logos, templates, and resources to help you implement Montgomery College's refreshed visual identity in your work.
Governance Councils
Access meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, and resources for MC governance councils to stay informed about institutional decision making and community involvement opportunities.
Employee Matters
Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter.
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