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March 26, 2020

Contents

  • A Note to @PimaNews Readers
  • College Updates
    • Get the Latest on College Coronavirus Impacts at pima.edu/covid19
    • Employees Encouraged to Complete Online College-Directed Training
    • Benefits Open Enrollment Is April 6 to 20
    • Donate Annual or Sick Leave to Pool
    • One-on-one Retirement Planning Meetings Available by Phone
  • Employee Wellness
    • Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info
    • Schedule Screenings with Your Primary Care Doctor
    • Employee Wellness Moves to Virtual Workshops
    • Pima Healthy Rewards

 

A Note to @PimaNews Readers

Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, until further notice, @PimaNews will focus on recent COVID-19-related policy and procedure changes that most affect employees. These will be revised and updated as the situation warrants.

College Updates

Get the Latest on College Coronavirus Impacts at pima.edu/covid19
College leadership is committed to communicate with you early and often during this uncertain time. However, sometimes all of that information and the details can be overwhelming. Here’s a synopsis of where to find information, in case you missed something.

For the most current information for Pima employees and students, go to pima.edu/covid19, which also has a student notices page. Also, regularly check your College email.

For health-related info visit:

Also at pima.edu/covid19, see the following updates and other employee notices, including decontamination and access to buildings and Human Resources guidance:

  • Update from the Chancellor March 24: PimaOnline resumes, virtual student support, next steps
  • New Resources, March 23: A new section has been added to this page for Student, General/Health and Employee resources related to the College’s coronavirus response. New Employee Resource: IT - Employee Remote Access to Computer Resources (VPN, online meetings, voicemail to email).
  • March 23: Transition to virtual instruction and services
  • March 20: Faculty transitioning to virtual instruction; important dates; proctoring; Registrar/Financial Aid virtual office hours for employees
  • March 20: Update: Spring semester re-start times, extending work from home and building restrictions

Employees Encouraged to Complete Online College-Directed Training
While in-person services are suspended at the College, employees are encouraged to finish their online College-Directed Training. Those who complete their trainings each month are entered into a drawing for gift cards provided by the Pima Community College Foundation. A winner will be selected each month through June 30. Go to MyCareerCenter on MyPima to check your “(PCC Online) College-Directed Training” transcript to see what courses, if any, you still must take.

Benefits Open Enrollment Period Is April 6 to 20
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 benefits plan year is April 6 to 20. If you want to make changes to your benefit plans, this is your chance. Changes cannot be made outside of open enrollment unless you have a qualifying life event.

More information may be found on the Employee Service Center Intranet page and the Wellness page. If you have questions, contact ESC, 206-4945 or esc@pima.edu.

Donate Annual or Sick Leave to Pool
Consider helping your colleagues by donating your excess sick or annual leave to the College’s Donated Leave Bank. Donation limits apply. Your donations by completing this form will help support Pima employees who are out due to an FMLA-qualifying reason. Donations will be anonymous and cannot be returned to the donor. Only the period of medical and parental FMLA that is supported by medical certification is eligible for donated leave. Email completed donation forms to the Employee Service Center, esc@pima.edu, to which you also can direct questions.

One-on-one Retirement Planning Meetings Available by Phone
College employees can schedule one-on-one telephone appointments with Fidelity Retirement Planner Nick Maly between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., April 14. Call 800-642-7131 or go online for scheduling.

Employee Wellness

Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info
Visit the Employee Wellness Intranet page for free resources and tools. Employees are also encouraged to visit the Employee Wellness website for additional resources, news and information. You also can keep current on the latest wellness news.

Schedule Screenings with Your Primary Care Doctor
Previously scheduled biometric screenings and mobile mammography screenings are canceled. Employees are encouraged to make an appointment with their primary care physician to receive one or both these screenings.

Employee Wellness Moves to Virtual Workshops
Due to the Novel Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) outbreak, Employee Wellness is moving to virtual workshops. Links to attend workshops will be emailed before each class. Sign up for any of these workshops online. Links below are to fliers with more details (ignore location info).

  • The Beat Goes On (heart health): flier
  • Fitness @ Your Fingertips (fitness and nutrition apps): flier 
  • Build a Healthy Lunchbox (for better nutrition and less cost): flier
  • Little to No Equipment Necessary (exercise options): flier
  • Health Coaching (one-on-one appointments): flier

Pima Healthy Rewards
College employees enrolled in one of Pima’s healthcare plans may receive a $260 or $500 credit toward their 2020-2021 medical premium or a contribution to their Health Savings Account (HSA) by participating in wellness activities. The Rewards Program uses the Pima Healthy Rewards Tracking Sheet. Activities must be completed by May 29. Not all wellness-related activities count for points. Employees are responsible for recording and verifying that activities qualify for points.

 

@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. It is published by the Pima Community College Marketing office. @PimaNews is published Thursdays, except when the College is closed, 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. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews Web page. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.

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