Workday: MC March 2026 Release
Workday delivers two (2) upgrades every year that may produce a variety of changes, including new products, new features, or enhancements to existing features. Montgomery College implements these releases in March and September every year. The March update will happen this weekend.
Workday will be unavailable from 8 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Be mindful of internal timesheet approval deadlines to ensure supervisors can approve all time entries by the final Saturday at Noon deadline.
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AAWCC-MC Third Annual Conference: Early Bird Registration and Call for Proposals
Join the American Association for Women in Community Colleges, Montgomery College chapter (AAWCC-MC), for its third annual spring conference, which is themed: Rise and Move: Women Advancing with Purpose.
Event Details
Friday, April 24, 2026, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Germantown Campus, Bioscience Education Center (BE) 151/152
This year’s conference focuses on career advancement, equipping women with strategies for career acceleration, promotion readiness, and purposeful career positioning.
Early Bird Registration
Available through Sunday, March 22, 2026. Educational Assistance Program (EAP) eligibility applies. Review the conference details and register on the website.
Call for Proposals
Open through Friday, March 20, 2026. Employees with expertise related to the conference theme are encouraged to submit a workshop proposal. Learn more here.
If you have any questions, please contact AAWCC-MC.
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Employee Data Dashboard for March 2026
The HRSTM Employee Data Dashboard provides monthly data about MC employees and encourages employees to access on-demand information and resources.
The data dashboard was updated on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Updates include high-level information, such as the total number of employees broken down by employee type and demographic category. This dashboard supports planning, answering questions, and identifying workforce trends at Montgomery College.
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Celebrate March Heritage Months with MC Library
March is Women’s History Month and Irish American Heritage Month. MC Library invites employees to explore curated displays and resources highlighting the history, culture, and contributions of women and Irish Americans.
Visit any campus library location to browse featured book and film displays, or explore the online Women’s History and Irish American Heritage guides. The guides include recommended books and e-books, streaming films, research resources, and connections to local organizations.
Employees are encouraged to explore these resources for personal enrichment and share them with students who may benefit from learning more about these heritage months.
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Coming Soon: New Hire and Exit Survey Program
Montgomery College is introducing a new approach to gathering employee feedback and strengthening workplace culture. Later this month, HRSTM will launch two (2) confidential survey programs: one (1) for new hires and one (1) for employees departing from the College. These surveys, administered by Gartner, will replace the College's current internal surveys.
What to Expect
• New hires and exiting employees will receive an email from Gartner Surveys.
• All responses are confidential. Montgomery College will only see aggregate results, not individual responses.
• New employees will be contacted after their first 30 days.
• Departing employees will receive notifications during their final two (2) weeks and up to three (3) weeks after leaving the College.
Why This Matters
Employee feedback helps improve recruitment, onboarding, and the overall employee experience. By learning from both new hires and departing employees, the College can continue to strengthen a supportive, engaging, and effective workplace for everyone.
For more information, please contact the HRSTM Help Desk at
240-567-5353.
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MC Wellness: March Updates
Take advantage of wellness opportunities available this month to support your physical and mental well-being. From movement challenges and webinars to nutrition consultations and screenings, there are several ways to stay engaged.
Bloom 6-Week Movement Challenge Begins March 24
Spring into better health with Bloom, a six-week movement challenge that encourages activity and connection across the MC community. Participants do not need to walk or run to take part. The platform converts a variety of activities into steps. Employees, spouses, and retirees are eligible to participate.
Invite coworkers, form a team, and connect with colleagues on the Bloom community page. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Cooperman.
• Registration Opened: Monday, March 9, 2026. Register here.
• Bloom Begins: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• Zoom Information Session: Tuesday, March 24, 2026,
3:30–4 p.m. Join here.
20-Minute Vitrual Nutrition Consultations
Meet one-on-one with registered nutritionist Alana Sugar for personalized nutrition support on Thursday, March 12, 2026, or Friday, March 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Megan Cooperman to schedule an appointment.
Biometric Screening – Kaiser Permanente Mobile Health Van
Free for employees, spouses, retirees, and students. Schedule 15 minute appointments here.
• Monday, March 16, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Central Services Parking Lot
• Monday, March 30, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (outside the Student Center)
• Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Germantown Campus (in front of the Bioscience Education Center)
Wellness Webinars
Register to attend live from Noon to 1 p.m. or receive a recording.
• Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Healthy Weight, Register here.
• Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Colon Cancer Awareness 101. Attend in person at Central Services S108 or join online. Email Megan Cooperman to register.
Yoga to Destress
Take time to reset and recharge with a guided yoga session at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Planetarium.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:15–3 p.m. To reserve a space, please contact Megan Cooperman.
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The HRSTM Office Will Be Closed on March 18
Due to Staff Enrichment Day on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) will be closed for onsite services. However, limited HR Help Desk support will remain available by email and phone at 240-567-5353 during normal business hours of 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Normal onsite HRSTM operations will resume Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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Your Voice Matters in Shaping Our Chapters
As part of Montgomery College’s Middle States Self-Study, draft chapters will soon be available for community review. This is an opportunity for faculty and staff to read, reflect, and provide feedback to help ensure the self-study accurately represents the College.
The self-study is a collaborative process, and your perspective is important. Additional details on how to access and review chapters will be shared soon.
To learn more, visit the Middle States Accreditation Self-Study website.
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Take A Child To Work Day 2026
Montgomery College will participate in the National Take A Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 23, 2026, joining organizations nationwide in encouraging young people to explore career exploration for young people.
Participation Options
Structured Activity (Ages 8–13)
A four-hour program offered simultaneously at the Rockville (RV), Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TP/SS), Germantown (GT) campuses, and the Central Services (CT) Building. The event includes an opening session followed by interactive, hands-on activities designed to help children learn about careers. Pizza lunch and Montgomery College swag will be provided.
Unstructured Observation (All Ages)
Employees may bring their child to work to observe a typical workday and learn about their role and workplace environment.
Important Details
• Supervisor approval is required for both options.
• Employees must supervise their child(ren) at all times.
• Some work areas may not be appropriate for children.
Registration
Pre-registration is required for the structured program and closes Friday, March 27, 2026. Space is limited.
Register and complete the waiver using the Take A Child to Work Day Pre-Registration Form.
If you have any questions, please contact Karla Silvestre.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus for Spring Break
Employee Matters will pause publication on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, during Spring Break.
The College will reopen Monday, March 23, 2026 and Employee Matters will resume on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
We wish everyone an enjoyable Spring Break!
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Important DatesMarch 1–31
Thursday, March 12
Staff Council, 1–3 p.m. Join the meeting here.
Friday, March 13
Payroll Zoom Office Hours,
10 a.m.–Noon. Join the Waiting Room.
Biannual Workday Release update begins. Workday unavailable beginning at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Biannual Workday Release update ends. Workday available beginning at 9 a.m.
DEADLINE: Timesheets for non-exempt (hourly) employees and Period Activity Pay for all part-time faculty and WDCE instructors are due in Workday by Noon.
Wednesday, March 18
Friday, March 20
Tuesday, March 24
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Staff and Administrators:
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Department Chair (Internal posting through March 23, 2026)
- Department Chair – Counseling and Advising (Internal posting through March 23, 2026)
- Department Chair – Counseling, Disability Support Services (Internal posting through March 23, 2026)
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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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