Employee Spotlight: Libby McClayton, Service-Learning Coordinator, Office of Student Life
Since joining Montgomery College three (3) years ago, Libby McClayton has been a driving force behind Student Life programs that connect students with the community through service and leadership. Transitioning from the nonprofit sector, she was drawn to MC’s diversity and the opportunity to engage with students from all backgrounds and majors.
One of her proudest achievements was securing a grant for the 9/11 Day Project, which brought students together to cook meals for veterans and visit the Pentagon Memorial. “Many of our students were born after 9/11,” Libby shared. “It gave them a personal and human connection to history.”
Libby also leads Impact MC, the College’s service-learning leadership program, expanding it to include career panels, LinkedIn workshops, and alumni mentors. She finds the most reward in helping students discover their strengths and unite around shared goals.
Outside of work, Libby is a certified yoga instructor who enjoys hiking and spending time in nature. Inspired by her mother, Libby's guiding motto is, “All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough.”
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Montgomery College Wins Big: Nine NCMPR Medallion Awards
Montgomery College brought home nine (9) Medallion Awards at the 2025 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 Conference in Pittsburgh!
A celebration of marketing and communications excellence, the NCMPR Medallion Awards are the leading competition within each of the seven (7) regional districts, showcasing and acknowledging outstanding marcom and PR achievements at community and technical colleges. This year, the Marketing and Communications Team received three (3) Gold awards, four (4) Silver awards, and two (2) Bronze awards among two-year colleges in the Northeast, across print, digital, photo, video, social, and campaign categories. Click here to watch the D1 Medallion Award Ceremony.
Special congratulations are extended to Andre Anderson, who was recognized as a NCMPR D1 Rising Star! Additional recognition goes to Andre Anderson and Daniel Szwerc for their exceptional presentations, which showcased MC’s creativity and innovation. Thank you for sharing your talents with the College community and helping to bring the MC story to life. Way to go, team!
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Nominate Outstanding Faculty for 2026 Recognition Awards
The nomination period for the 2025–2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards is now open. This annual program recognizes full- and part-time faculty members who exemplify excellence in teaching, service, and student support across Montgomery College.
For this award cycle, each Outstanding Faculty Award recipient will receive a one-time payment of $2,000. The Full-time Faculty of the Year and Part-time Faculty of the Year honorees will each receive $5,000. A committee of faculty and administrators will review all nominations and recommend awardees based on the established criteria.
We encourage you to nominate a faculty member who has made a meaningful impact on students, colleagues, or the College community. The online nomination form, eligibility requirements, and full timeline are available on the Outstanding Faculty Awards page.
Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email the Outstanding Faculty Awards Committee.
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Senator Nancy J. King Visits MC Center for Early Education Lab School
On November 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., Senator Nancy J. King visited the Montgomery College Center for Early Education (CEE) Lab School. During her visit, Senator King shared two read-alouds with the children, who asked questions, offered thoughtful responses, and brought lots of energy to the session!
In addition to meeting the children and educators of the Lab School, Senator King met with MC student representatives who volunteer throughout the semester with the CEE Lab School, including members of the AGAPE Club, the Nursing program, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Senator King has been a champion for education, children, and families throughout her many years of service, and we are grateful for her visit.
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Part-Time Faculty Hiring Deadline for Spring 2026
Hiring managers, please note that all part-time faculty (PTF) hiring actions for the spring 2026 semester must be completed by Friday, January 16, 2026.
Meeting this deadline ensures new faculty are onboarded and ready for classes starting Monday, January 26, 2026. Departments should complete hiring steps early to allow adequate time for review and processing.
If you have any questions about the PTF hiring process, please contact Roz Sanders.
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Year-End Payroll Reminders: Early Timesheet Deadlines and Tax Statement Updates
As we move into the fall and winter break and the end of the calendar year, please be mindful of upcoming early payroll deadlines and year-end tax information. Submitting timesheets and time off requests on time helps ensure accurate and timely pay.
Early Timesheet Deadlines
Fall Break: For the pay period ending Friday, November 21, 2025, all
hourly timesheets and time off must be submitted and approved by noon on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Winter Break: For the pay period ending Friday, December 19, 2025, all hourly timesheets and time off must be submitted and approved by noon on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Year-End Tax Statement Reminder
Employees should review and update their Form W-2 and Form 1095-C election preferences, paper or electronic (recommended), in Workday by Friday, December 19, 2025.
For complete details, please read the Important Year-End Timesheet, Time Off, and Tax Statement Reminders memo dated November 11, 2025.
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MC Wellness
Join MC Wellness, Student Life, and Exercise is Medicine for the 2025 MC Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. at the Rockville Campus Athletic Field track, between the Interim Technical Training Center (TT) and Parking Lot 3, across from Parking Lot 2.
Choose a 1-mile walk or a 3K run. The fastest runners will receive prizes and all participants will be entered to win door prizes. Pre-register here or drop in on the day of the event.
Visit the MC Wellness page for wellness classes, event information, and resources.
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Kaiser Permanente Transitions Home Medical Equipment Provider
Kaiser Permanente is switching home medical equipment and supply services from Apria Healthcare to AdaptHealth on Monday, December 1, 2025, to enhance member care and support.
AdaptHealth offers convenient ordering through email, text, mobile app, or online portal. Members can track order history, receive real-time delivery alerts, and access 24/7 patient support.
Affected employees will receive notification letters from Kaiser Permanente and AdaptHealth. Patients can keep their current Apria equipment, as AdaptHealth will assume ownership. No returns are necessary.
Current Apria patients will receive instructions to:
• Create an AdaptHealth account
• Order new or replacement supplies
• Update payment methods for one-time or recurring payments
This transition applies to Mid-Atlantic States beginning Monday, December 1, 2025. Members can obtain setup information at Adapthealth.com/kaiser or contact member service centers with questions.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week
Due to the fall break, Employee Matters will not publish on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The newsletter will resume on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Please be aware that HRSTM Help Desk coverage will be limited from Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, 2025. The team will monitor the inbox and voicemail for urgent needs during this time.
We wish all MC employees that celebrate a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the extended break! The College reopens Monday, December 1, 2025.
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Important Dates November 1–30
Thursday, November 20
Tuesday, November 25
November 26–30
Friday, November 28
Monday, December 1
College reopens.
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Part-time Faculty:
- Horticulture Landscape Design Instructor
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WDCE Instructors:
- Data Analytics Instructor
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Staff and Administrators:
- Assistant General Counsel
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Visit Careers at MC to view the current academic and staff openings.
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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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