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In Memoriam: Richard Lane

From: President Mark McCormick
June 14, 2022
The College has received notice of the passing of Richard Lane, adjunct professor in the Natural Sciences Department, on May 31.
Obituary

Healthy Perspective Digest – June 2022

This month’s Digest includes:

• Realize Your Fitness Goals – Mindfully closing the gap between knowing the positive benefits of fitness and practicing the behaviors that accomplish it
• Master the Grill – Tips to grill without guilt at your next cookout
• Man Eating Myths – Shatter cultural eating myths and eat foods that will fuel the life you desire
• Summer Reading – Mental and physical benefits of reading books
• Best Friend Benefits – Developing and maintaining the enjoyment and comfort of friendship
• Choosing the Right Sunscreen – Reading labels and understanding terms.

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to continue being a health and wellness resource, and to help you incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle. We hope you enjoy this month’s digest.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a free and private consultation with Wellness Coach, Deb at dpatetta@wcusa.com. Thanks!

Attachment:     Healthy Perspective Digest - June 2022 PDF

In Memoriam: Frances Mundock

From: President Mark McCormick
June 13, 2022

The College has received notice of the passing of Fran Mundock, retired assistant in the Department of Computer Science and longtime President of the AFSCME Union Local 2269, on May 25.

legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/frances-mundock-obituary?id=35098369

Calculating Time Off During the Summer Work Schedule

35 Hour Week – Extended Days

For employees working a four day Monday–Thursday schedule (extended days), time off will be calculated proportionally and still in quarter increments based on a 7 hour day. For example, an employee who takes a full extended day off will need to charge 8.75 hours on their timecard (1.25 days).

If an employee wants to take a portion of a day, they need to charge the time in quarter day increments still based on a 7 hour day (1.75 hours).

• ¼ day = 1.75 hours
• ½ day = 3.5 hours
• ¾ day = 5.25 hours
• 1 day = 7 hours
• 1 extended day = 8.75 hours

For example, if an employee wants to take a half of a day off, they must deduct 3.5 hours from their end time. So if they work until 5:15pm, they should leave 3.5 hours earlier which would be 1:45pm. If they need more time than that, they would need to charge a ¾ day which is 5.25 hours.

40 Hour Week – Extended Days

For employees working a four day Monday–Thursday schedule (extended days), time off will be calculated proportionally and still in quarter increments based on an 8 hour day. For example, an employee who takes a full extended day off will need to charge 10 hours on their timecard (1.25 days).

If an employee wants to take a portion of a day, they need to charge the time in quarter day increments still based on an 8 hour day (2 hours).

• ¼ day = 2 hours
• ½ day = 4 hours
• ¾ day = 6 hours
• 1 day = 8 hours
• 1 extended day = 10 hours

For example, if an employee wants to take a half of a day off, they must deduct 4 hours from their end time. So if they work until 5pm, they should leave 4 hours earlier which would be 1pm. If they need more time than that, they would need to charge a ¾ day which is 6 hours.

If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll Department (ext. 3120) or the Human Resources Department (ext. 2522).

Employee Assistance Program: Celebrating Pride 2022

As many of you know, June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, commemorating the first Pride protest which was led outside the Stonewall Inn in New York in 1969.

There are a variety of ways to celebrate Pride this year, with many events resuming in-person. For anyone looking to get involved in a meaningful way—from parades to 5k’s to social action—please refer to the Pride Month 2022 Resource Guide as a helpful starting point.

Like with any identity, feeling different or unaccepted can be a significant risk factor for mental health struggles. Surrounding yourself with people who love you, believe in your, cheer for you, and listen to you is critical to boosting mental health. The attached LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Self-Care Resource Guide features a number of ways you can make positive connections, whether you’re in crisis, curious about therapy, in need of peer support, or interested in community action and advocacy.

Please also be reminded that our EAP, CCA@YourService, offers you and your family members free, confidential access to support, guidance and referrals for any issue on your mind. Counselors and Work-Life Specialists can be reached confidentially 24/7 at 800-833-8707 and code MCEAP. You can also log on to myccaonline.com for information and resources related to emotional health, sexuality, diversity and equity, health and safety, and much more.

Attachment:     Pride Month 2022 Resource Guide

Attachment:     LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Self-Care Resource Guide

AFSCME Vacation Sell Back 2022

To: All AFSCME Employees
From: Joseph Morgan, Executive Director, Human Resources
Date: June 9, 2022
Re: Payment for Unused Vacation Days

As per the AFSCME Agreement, employees who have completed five or more years of continuous full-time employment are permitted to sell back up to five vacation days per fiscal year. Employees who qualify must have accrued a minimum of 30 vacation days as of June 30, 2022 to be eligible for the sell back.

All eligible employees interested in selling back vacation time must complete the attached form and send it to the Payroll Department no later than July 5, 2022. Vacation sell back payments will be issued on July 15th, 2022.

Only those employees interested in selling back unused vacation time should complete the request form.

Attachment:     AFSCME Vaction Sell Back Form 2022

Summer Building Schedule

The building HVAC Operating Schedule for the Summer of 2022 will be as follows:

Buildings that are operating on Fridays include:

• BC
• CB
• CC
• ED
• FM
• GW
• MG
• PAC
• PEC
• ST
• EX
• WH (on request)
• Library

Buildings that are shut off on Fridays include:

• BH
• C1-4
• CH
• EA
• IRC
• LH
• MH
• NH
• RH
• SH
• WE
• 111Hof

Buildings operating on Saturdays or Sundays include:

• CC/PAC (on request)
• GW
• CB(Selected Saturdays)

Note: College Center will be closed from May 16, 2022 to June 27, 2022 for sprinkler installation.

All building HVAC systems will be shut off on official college holidays. The last Friday the effected buildings will be closed is August 19.

Please contact Wayne Deak at WDeak@Middlesexcc.edu or x2567 with any questions.

COVID-19 Guidance

With regard to positive cases of COVID-19 for faculty and staff, the following guidance remains in place –

• Employees testing positive should isolate for a period of five days from the date of their positive test or the onset of symptoms, whichever occurred first;
• They should make their supervisors aware of the positive test and work in conjunction with their supervisors and Human Resources to address potential time away from work; and
• They should reach out to their close contacts to let them know of their positive test.

Close contacts should follow the Quarantine guidance in place from the CDC and quarantine if they are not “up to date” regarding their vaccinations against COVID-19.

If you have questions, please email covid_reporting@middlesexcc.edu.