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Oct. 31, 2024

  • College Updates
    • Faculty Listening, Learning Sessions with Chancellor Nasse Virtual Session Added
    • Internal Auditor Fall 2024 Newsletter
    • PCC Earns TBIC Certification for Industry-Aligned Technical Training
    • Employee Handbook Social Media Guidance and Best Practices
    • Cababi Art & Literary Magazine Looking for Submissions
    • ARC Winter Wonder Bag Food Drive
    • Get Help with Your Community Engagement
    • October Is National Retirement Security Month
    • Arizona State Retirement System Route 3: Destination in Sight Presentation
    • Social Security 101 Virtual Workshop
    • Foundations of Department Headship: Dispute Resources Workshop
    • Leadership Dialogues with Department Heads
    • Minimum Wage Increase for City of Tucson
    • First Year Podcast
    • Financial Aid and Scholarship Event
    • Volunteers Needed for Arizona STEM Adventure Nov. 22
    • Join Pima Foundation Team for Nov. 23 El Tour de Tucson
    • Submit a Pima Story Idea
  • Pima Culture Connection News
  • Pima Arts News
  • Pima Athletics News
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Faculty Listening, Learning Sessions with Chancellor Nasse Virtual Session Added
As Chancellor Jeffrey P. Nasse settles into his role, he is engaging in a structured process of “listening and learning” during his first 100 days. He is reaching out to Pima students, faculty, staff, Governing Board members and community partners to hear their perspectives on the College.

At the request of faculty, the Chancellor’s team has added one virtual listening session for any full or part time faculty member. It will be 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. 6. Zoom link.

Internal Auditor Fall 2024 Newsletter
The Office of the Internal Auditor Fall 2024 Newsletter is available now.

PCC Earns TBIC Certification for Industry-Aligned Technical Training
Pima has earned the prestigious Transatlantic Business and Investment Council (TBIC) Certification, recognizing our commitment to providing high-quality, industry-aligned technical training.

This certification highlights our strengths in hands-on education, fostering international competencies and building strong partnerships with local industries. It strengthens our role in promoting local economic development by attracting European Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and supporting industry growth within our community. It also enhances our ability to equip students with globally relevant skills. This achievement reaffirms our dedication to meeting the needs of our community and industry partners with an employer-focused, innovative approach.

Employee Handbook Social Media Guidance and Best Practices
The All Employee Representative Council (AERC) proposes the Social Media Guidance and Best Practices in the College’s Employee Handbook. The purpose of this guidance is to summarize the guidelines and best practices for the use of and engagement with social media as employees of Pima Community College. This is not a policy; instead, there are PCC Policies and State and Federal Laws listed throughout this guidance that an employee could trigger by their use or engagement on social media.

It is posted for a 21-day comment period, available through the @Work tab in MyPima.

The draft guidelines are in the box on the left, under the Employee Handbook heading. You can submit feedback via the Feedback Form linked in the same box.

Cababi Art & Literary Magazine Looking for Submissions
Cababi Art & Literary Magazine is now accepting art and literary submissions for the 2024-2025 edition. Submit your artwork, photography, creative writing or performance videos by Dec. 15 here. If you're interested in volunteering for Cababi, please contact Molly McCloy, mamccloy@pima.edu.

ARC Winter Wonder Bag Food Drive
The ARC Resource Center and Food Pantry is hosting a Winter Wonder Bag Food Drive Nov. 1 through Dec. 5 to support those in need during the holiday season. If you're able, please consider donating any of the following items.

Requested Items:

  • Mashed potatoes and gravy
  • Stuffing
  • Canned fruit and vegetables
  • Biscuit mix

Drop-off Locations:

  • West Campus: Faculty Services Resource Center, A215
  • Desert Vista Campus: Faculty Services Resource Center, Pueblo A-180

Every donation makes a difference. For more information, email pcc-arcpantry@pima.edu.

Get Help with Your Community Engagement
The Community Engagement dashboard is accessible on MyPima. There you can:

  • Learn more about Pima’s college-wide community engagement and the resources available to you.
  • Report your community engagement for posting to the college-wide calendar.
  • Sign up for volunteer opportunities to share your subject-matter expertise.
  • Share your volunteer opportunities and outreach photos.

Learn more about these opportunities and sign up here. If you have questions, contact Joi Stirrup, jstirrup@pima.edu.

October Is National Retirement Security Month
Is your financial future secure? Not sure if you’re saving enough or where to begin? During National Retirement Security Month in October, the Employee Service Center encourages you to take advantage of resources and events designed to help you plan for a secure financial future.

Schedule a FREE consultation with one of our financial professionals:

Find more information on the employee intranet.

Arizona State Retirement System Route 3: Destination in Sight Presentation
Join Michael Moreno, ASRS Member Education Supervisor, for an in-depth presentation covering the ASRS retirement system, including pension benefits, eligibility, annuity options and service purchase.

  • When: 8, 10–11:15 a.m.
  • Where: District Office, Community Board Room (C-105)
  • Registration: Register online to attend

Social Security 101 Virtual Workshop
The College, in partnership with the U.S. Social Security Administration, is offering a free virtual workshop led by SSA Public Affairs Specialist Jack Burns. This session will cover important information about Social Security benefits, eligibility, Medicare and more.

  • When: Nov. 15, 11:00 a.m.–Noon
  • Registration: Register online to attend
  • Info: Create a free "My Social Security" account here and print out your Social Security statement before the workshop.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Eligibility for retirement, disability, survivors and spouse benefits
  • The impact of early retirement on your benefits
  • How to maximize your Social Security benefits
  • The future of Social Security
  • When to file for Medicare

For questions, contact esc-benefits@pima.edu.

Foundations of Department Headship: Dispute Resources Workshop
Join us for an informative workshop designed for department heads to learn essential strategies to manage workplace disputes and foster a positive work environment. This session will cover the role of the Office of Dispute Resources (ODR) in handling inquiries, concerns and complaints, and in facilitating fair and prompt resolutions to conflicts. Gain insights into ODR processes and how to leverage their resources to support a harmonious workplace.

  • Facilitators: Seth Shippee, Deputy Counsel; Christine Lacia, ODR Investigator; Autumn Cavanaugh, ODR Investigator
  • Date: Nov. 1, 3 p.m.
  • Virtual Meeting Link: google.com/dxf-gjka-pwc

Leadership Dialogues with Department Heads
Join us for an interactive session where you can dive into key College metrics such as enrollment, retention, persistence and completion. Facilitated by Pima’s Strategy, Analytics and Research (StAR) Department, this workshop will provide an overview of existing reports and discuss the potential for custom reports. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences with College data, raise questions and explore topics related to institutional research, WebI reports, and more.

  • Facilitator: Özlem Ö. Kacira, Ph.D., Director of Institutional Analytics
  • Date: Nov. 7, 2 p.m.
  • Google Meet Link: google.com/rut-rurw-kni

Minimum Wage Increase for City of Tucson
Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the City of Tucson will increase to $15.00 per hour. While Arizona’s state minimum wage will be $14.70 per hour, the City of Tucson’s higher rate of $15.00 per hour applies to employees who work at least five hours per pay cycle within Tucson’s city boundaries. This increase will impact temporary employees paid under the Unclassified Pay Schedule. If you have any questions regarding this change, contact Human Resources, hr@pima.edu.

First Year Podcast
The Faces of First Year podcast, featuring PCC's Peer Mentors, will be streamed live on Nov. 1 at 1:30 p.m. through the @PimaStudentEngagement YouTube page.

Join us to meet the individuals who support Pima's First Year students and connect with staff, peer mentors and students involved in the program. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn why their support, both online and on campus, is so valuable to new students. For more details, visit pima.edu/engage.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Event
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships invites you to participate in an upcoming event. Open to the public, this event offers valuable resources for navigating financial aid opportunities. Pima staff and students are encouraged to attend.

PCC Scholarship Fair

  • Date: Nov. 19, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Location: Downtown Campus Amethyst Room

For any questions or to volunteer at the event, email scholarships@pima.edu.

Volunteers Needed for Arizona STEM Adventure Nov. 22
A total of 100 volunteers are needed for Arizona STEM Adventure on Nov. 22. College employee and student volunteers will guide 4th-8th graders around Northwest Campus, assist exhibitors, and help with set up/clean up parking. Sign up by Nov. 13: Arizona STEM Adventure 2024

If you have questions or difficulty signing up, contact Susan Kramer, skramer@pima.edu, or Dani Wright, Dani@sarsef.org.

Join Pima Foundation Team for Nov. 23 El Tour de Tucson
Tucson cyclists and runners, are you ready to pedal for a purpose? Sign up to be on the Pima Foundation El Tour de Tucson team. Register online for the Nov. 23 event. Team jerseys will be available and more information will be provided upon registering. Join us in our mission to make education accessible and life changing. If you have questions, email Savannah Franco, savannah@pimafoundation.org.

Submit a Pima Story Idea
The College wants to highlight the incredible achievements of our outstanding students and alums. We need your help! We want stories to inspire current and potential students, stories that deserve to be shared with our community. If you know of any inspiring success stories or remarkable accomplishments by our students or graduates, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your story ideas. Together let’s shine a spotlight on their achievements and highlight the diverse and remarkable journeys in our Pima community. If you have questions, contact Web Systems.

Pima Culture Connection News

  • October is an important month for disability awareness across the nation and at the College. The Access and Disability Resources (ADR) Office and the Office of College and Community Cultural Connection invite you to join us in celebrations of the range of disabilities that are recognized during October, including Dyslexia Awareness Month, Blindness Awareness Month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Dwarfism Awareness Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Spina Bifida Awareness Month, World Cerebral Palsy Day, National Braille Week, White Cane Awareness Day, Invisible Disabilities Week.
  • If you want to get involved in Pima’s disAbility Pride Employee Resource Network, contact Meghan Sooy, msooy@pima.edu.
  • Looking for ways to increase equity and access? Please, work with ADR to increase equity and access across the College. One simple step you can take is to consider what barriers our students and community members with disabilities may face in your setting, then consider how to remove those barriers. Barriers may be physical (e.g., items placed in access aisles), hidden in the curriculum (e.g., unreadable PDFs, and videos without captions or visual descriptions), attitudinal or institutional (e.g., no Universal Design for Learning).
    Let’s include disability in conversations around equity and justice, and ensure that disability is part of our diversity conversations. For more information, contact ADRhelp@pima.edu.

Pima Arts News

Stay up-to-date on upcoming Pima Arts events by checking the Pima Arts Calendar. For questions, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Pima Athletics News

Keep up with Pima Athletics at pimaaztecs.com.

Employee Wellness

Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
Sign up online for Employee Wellness virtual workshops and challenges.

Visit the Employee Wellness Intranet page to access free resources and tools. Employees also are encouraged to visit the Employee Wellness website for additional resources, news and information on the Pima Healthy Rewards Program and wellness-related activities that qualify for Pima Wellness Activity points.

 

@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. The Marketing Office publishes this e-newsletter every Thursday, except when the College is closed for a holiday or break, during the semester and every other week during the summer. Please send announcements and news items – 75 words or fewer – to pimanews@pima.edu by noon on Monday. Check any links before sending. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews webpage. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.

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