Employee Matters | Montgomery College, Maryland

2025 Fiscal Update for MC Employees

We are pleased to share the fourth edition of our online Employee Matters 2025 Fiscal Update for MC Employees (PDF, ) . The following pages highlight many of the College’s total rewards for the 2025 fiscal year. Topics include compensation updates, ESH rates, educational and professional development allowances, travel funds, required training, and more.

For questions on the information in this year's fiscal update, please email the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Managementnew window or visit HRSTM Points of Contactnew window for a detailed listing of staff.

For the most recent communications from HRSTM, please visit the HRSTM news pagenew window.

FY25

Compensation

Compensation procedure modification, degree attainment, stipend usage, and more.

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Benefits

Open Enrollment, EAP, Wellness, and more.

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Time Off and Leave

Last day to use leave, accrual rates, and carryover maximums.

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Collective Bargaining

Explore the latest collective bargaining updates.

EthicsPoint

An anonymous reporting solution for a culture of integrity and accountability at Montgomery College.

Montgomery College is an organization with strong values of accountability and integrity. Our Code of Ethics and Employee Conduct (PDF, )   (PDF, ) contains general guidelines for conducting business with the highest standards of ethics.

Montgomery College is committed to an environment where open, honest communications are the expectation, not the exception. We want you to feel comfortable approaching your supervisor or management in instances where you believe violations of policies or procedures have occurred.

If you prefer to submit an anonymous report, use EthicsPoint, a trusted third-party hotline provider that ensures confidentiality. You are encouraged to submit reports relating to violations stated in our Code of Ethics and Employee Conduct (PDF, ) . You may also submit reports asking for guidance related to policies and procedures and sharing positive suggestions and stories demonstrating decisions and actions that meet our ethical standards.

EthicsPoint is intended for employee use. In addition, regarding suspected wrongdoing or abuse in the administration or conduct of the College’s athletic programs and activities, students or employees may submit concerns through EthicsPoint. Students may visit our  Student Complaint Resolution webpagenew window for policies and procedures about reporting their concerns.

EthicsPoint is accessible via phone at 1-844-572-2198 or at EthicsPoint for MCnew window.

Performance Management

FY25 Performance Evaluation for administrators, department chairs, supervisors, and staff.

Required Training

FY25 Required Training obligations for Montgomery College employees.

2024 Outstanding and Employee of the Year Award Recipients

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the College’s exemplary employees who have received Outstanding and Employee of the year awards for 2024. Each of these individuals reflects the highest standards of excellence in their fields.

Full-time Montgomery College Professor of the Year

Dr. Katya Salmi

Montgomery College Staff Member of the Year

Dr. Paul Miller

Part-time Montgomery College Professor of the Year

Professor Valerie Tanner

Outstanding Faculty Award Recipients

Excellence in Teaching

Full-time Faculty

Professor Sean Fay, Humanities and Social Science
Professor Megan Howard, English and Reading
Professor Shelley Jones, Humanities
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Melanson, Visual and Performing Arts
Dr. Rebin Muhammad, Mathematics
Dr. Stephen Wheatley, Mathematics
Dr. David Youngberg, Business/Computer Applications

Part-time Faculty

Professor Mary Brennan, Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Professor Bonard Molina Garcia, Humanities
Professor Richard Nalley, Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Dr. Deborah Sterner-Krizman, Biology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry

Excellence in Counseling/Academic Advising

Full-time Faculty

Ms. Amanda Darr
Ms. Zenobia Garrison
Mr. Tim Kirkner
Ms. Natalie Martinez
Ms. Tamesha Robinson

Excellence in Service to the Institution and/or Community

Full-time Faculty

Dr. Yeve Montgomery, English and Reading
Mr. Edward Riggs, Visual and Performing Arts
Dr. Esther Schwartz-McKinzie, English and Reading

Excellence in Scholarly or Professional Accomplishments

Full-time Faculty

Dr. Laura Anna, Biology and Chemistry

Part-time Faculty

Ms. Pauline Kelly, English and Reading
Dr. Abdirisak Mohamed, Mathematics and Statistics

Outstanding Staff Award Recipients

Excellence in Performance

Dr. Akhter Chowdhury, Lab Manager
Mr. Jeff Chuang, Learning Center Manager
Ms. Yanira Rodriguez David, Community Engagement Manager
Ms. Beth Thoms, Librarian

Excellence in Innovation

Dr. Elysse Meredith, Learning Center Manager
Mr. Andres Maldonado, ACES Associate Director

Excellence in Customer Service

Ms. Geraldine (GiGi) Papillero, Executive Associate
Ms. Miho Shimizu, Student Services Supervisor
Mintesnot Weldemariam, Community Engagement Specialist

Your Voice, Your MC

Explore how the Your Voice, Your MC Survey drives positive change by uncovering insights that fuel engagement, equity, and ethics that are at the heart of the College's progress.