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Spotlight: Senior Compliance Specialist/ InvestigatorWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Martin as the new senior compliance specialist/investigator. In her new position, she is responsible for conducting neutral, independent, and unbiased investigations into alleged violations regarding the code of ethics; potential conflicts of interest; equal education opportunity and non-discrimination violations; and allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse. She also will serve as the hearing officer for Title IX cases.
Ms. Martin is an attorney with a decade of experience litigating in the employment and education fields. She has investigated complaints of discrimination in various workplaces, both as the complainant’s advocate and as outside, neutral counsel. She created, edited, and reviewed reports of investigation, including findings of fact, legal analyses, and recommendations. Ms. Martin’s colleagues and clients regard her communication style as accessible and straightforward, yet compassionate. She earned a bachelor of arts from Bryn Mawr College and a law degree from University of Pittsburgh. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Martin to her new position.
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New Zoom FeaturesZoom’s preferred pronoun and display name features will enable each employee and student to add and manage their pronouns and preferred name. Zoom users will be able to update their profile page with their preferred pronouns and name, which will then automatically appear once the profile is updated.
The setup is simple and requires a few short steps. Users will go into their profile page, enter their preferred pronouns and/or display name in the custom field text, and then choose when and how they are shared during Zoom meetings and webinars.
Montgomery College remains committed to cultivating an inclusive culture of belonging for everyone. The use of pronouns is not required, but participating helps to nurture stronger self-expression and mutual respect.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the IT Service Desk.
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National Campus Safety Awareness MonthAs September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM), the SHaW Center for Success and the Office of Public Safety, Health, and Emergency Management are having campus safety fairs. Learn about safety resources, what you can do to be safe, and meet and connect with safety professionals. Come join in these engaging and informative events. There will be giveaways!
- Rockville: Tuesday, September 12 | 11-1 p.m. | SV Lobby
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Thursday, September 21 | 11-1 p.m. | ST Atrium
- Germantown: Wednesday, September 27 | 11-1 p.m. | Outdoor Quad (rain location: HT)
We encourage you to participate and help promote NCSAM by sharing social media posts. Let’s foster a healthy and safe campus environment for everyone at MC! For more information, please contact Angela Dawson or Adam Reid.
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How Can I Report a Concern or Suspected Violation? Contact your supervisor or manager with your concern. They are your first line of communication.
If contacting your supervisor or manager is not possible, or if you wish to file an anonymous and confidential report:
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Title IX: Bringing Children to ClassAlthough Title IX requires that students be allowed to take time off from school for pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, termination, or recovery, it does not allow bringing a child regularly to class. While it’s important to allow some flexibility for child care emergencies, it is not appropriate to plan for the routine presence of a child in the classroom. Students should make childcare arrangements for periods when they will be on campus. In an occasional emergency situation, and only with permission of the instructor, a student may bring a child to class provided that the situation does not interfere with other students’ educational experience. If the instructor does not grant permission for the child to be present, the student must remove the child from College premises. More information can be found in College Policy 75005—Protection of Minors, or contact our Director of ADA Compliance & Title IX Coordinator Kristen Roe with any questions.
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Educational RecordsStudents' educational records are protected through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). As per Policy and Procedure 41003—Student Cumulative Records, educational records include those records (in handwriting, print, computer media, video or audio tape, film, or other medium) that contain information directly related to a student and that are maintained by the College as official working files. Disciplinary action or proceeding records are considered education records.
Does a parent or spouse of a student have rights to view the records?
A parent/spouse does not have automatic rights to a student’s educational record. The student must provide written consent to discuss the record. In addition, a parent may have access to a student's record under certain other conditions outlined on the U.S. Department of Education's webpage.
Does FERPA protection apply to a student taking classes both at MCPS and MC?
Yes. FERPA rules apply to any student taking a credit class at Montgomery College; regardless of their age. A dually-enrolled student can grant access by submitting a written consent, or a parent may have access to a student's record under certain other conditions outlined on the U.S. Department of Education's webpage.
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Compliance and Ethics Awareness WeekJoin us as we celebrate our awareness week—November 6-10, 2023. Let’s remember that compliance is everyone’s responsibility. Prevention is key to compliance, and prevention starts with awareness.
We look forward to your participation! Mark your calendar!
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What Does Respect Look Like in the Workplace?Here are a few ideas for how you might embody this value in your everyday interactions:
- Demonstrate punctuality and value others’ time.
- Acknowledge people.
- Provide appropriate feedback.
- Use technology in a way that shows esteem to others and full attention to the work at hand.
- Accord due respect to cultural norms.
Interested in learning more? Check out the College's Ethical Expectations Guide. Developed by a workgroup of twelve employees from across the College, this resource offers practical guidance for living out the Code of Ethics while on the job. We invite you to delve into this booklet and make it your own: identify at least one concrete action you can take to help create a thriving, ethical culture at MC.
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