The Monday Minute with Dr. Williams

August 31, 2026

The fall semester is here! As we welcome students, faculty, and staff back for a new academic year, I am filled with excitement for the year ahead. A new semester brings fresh energy, new connections, and expanded possibilities. To our students, this is your educational home. We believe in you, and we are dedicated to your success. To our faculty and staff, thank you for helping to change lives. You are contributing to transformation. I look forward to all we will accomplish together this year.

If you are new to Monday Minute, this weekly newsletter shares stories of student success, celebrates the accomplishments of our College community, and highlights some of the many wonderful things happening at MC. Here’s to a great start to the fall semester!

Raptor Week Welcomes Students Back To MC
Montgomery College is welcoming new and returning students to the fall 2026 semester with Raptor Week. From August 31–September 4, students can connect with Student Life, explore campus resources and student organizations, meet fellow Raptors, and find ways to get involved. Activities include welcome events, resource fairs, food and refreshments, games, giveaways, student government activities, and more. Each campus and center will offer its own lineup of activities, from tie-dye and snow cones in Germantown to an ice cream social in Rockville, a photo booth and Get Involved Day at Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Welcome Day and a resource fair at the East County Education Center. Explore the Raptor Week schedule new window to find events and kick off the semester with the Raptor community!

Fall Convocation Celebrates "Exceptional By Design"
Faculty and staff came together last week for Fall Convocation new window to celebrate the start of a new academic year and explore how we can build on our strengths, scale what works, and create exceptional experiences for our students and community. The program featured a collective vision for the year ahead, with senior leaders highlighting ways we can strengthen the student experience, learning environments, and community impact. Current student Jesse Odhiambo and alumnus Donyell Harris, Jr., served as emcees, keeping the focus on the people at the heart of our work. The program also highlighted the College’s continued preparation for our upcoming Middle States reaccreditation visit. Watch highlights from Fall Convocation new window and hear more about what “Exceptional by Design” means for all of us at Montgomery College.

Bow Tie Chats Goes Under The Hood

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Bow Tie Chats: Skills That Drive Success

In the latest episode of Bow Tie Chats, I traded my bow tie for a box wrench and went under the hood with Professor Emily Jimenez to explore Montgomery College’s automotive technology program. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience to prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving industry, including training in electric vehicle technology. Bilingual classes also expand access to automotive education and career opportunities. Watch the latest episode of Bow Tie Chats new window and see how MC is helping students build the skills to keep the vehicles of today and tomorrow moving.

With Raptor Regards,
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Dr. Jermaine F. Williams
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