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April 2, 2020

Contents

  • A Note to @PimaNews Readers
  • College Updates
    • Get the Latest on Coronavirus Impacts on College at pima.edu/covid19
    • Governing Board Affirms College’s Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
    • New pima.edu Officially Launches April 6
    • Benefits Open Enrollment Delayed Until April 13
    • Donate Annual or Sick Leave to Pool
    • Employees Encouraged to Complete Online College-Directed Training
    • One-on-one Retirement Planning Meetings Available by Phone
  • Employee Wellness
    • Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info
    • Employee Wellness Moves to Virtual Workshops
    • Pima Healthy Rewards

 

A Note to @PimaNews Readers

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

 

College Updates

Get the Latest on Coronavirus Impacts on College 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 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 this info and other employee notices, including decontamination and access to buildings, as well as Human Resources guidance:

  • Update from the Chancellor, March 31: Continuing physical distancing, virtual student services, refund policy, COVID-19 online scams
  • Resource videos, March 31: The PCC YouTube COVID-19 playlist includes a video from the Provost on the transition to virtual classes and services, and how to get help if needed. There, you’ll also find videos on accessing key student services virtually (advising, D2L, career services and more!)
  • March 30: No access to facilities after March 31, economic stimulus, and moving forward together

Governing Board Affirms College’s Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
On April 1, the College’s Governing Board held its first meeting in a virtual format. The Board approved a resolution effectively affirming College decisions to protect the health of employees and students and to ensure the College’s academic and fiscal integrity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chancellor also detailed employee’s hard work for the College’s successful transition to its new work and instructional environments. He said board members were effusive in their praise for those efforts.

New pima.edu Officially Launches April 6
On April 6, pima.edu officially transforms into a new website focused on students. Building on the College’s new “Keep Striving” brand, the website reflects the storytelling of the new brand as well as the colors and style.

Items such as how to apply, financial aid and student resources have more prominent locations and require fewer clicks to access. The site also adapts automatically for to phone and tablet use.

Benefits Open Enrollment Delayed Until April 13
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 benefits plan year has been pushed back to begin April 13, and is being extended beyond the usual two-week period to a full month, ending at 5 p.m., May 8. You cannot make changes to your benefit plan outside of open enrollment unless you have a qualifying life event.

For this year’s enrollment period, Pima employees who want to keep your current coverage without any changes, you do not need to take action. However, medical waivers, along with proof of other coverage, and enrollment in flexible spending accounts must be resubmitted every year during open enrollment.

More on open enrollment:

  • Online enrollment and fillable paper forms will be available April 13
  • Find more information on navigating through your benefits, on the College Intranet, Employee Service Center page, then to Open Enrollment.
  • A benefits overview PowerPoint, including details on BlueCross BlueShield Arizona medical plan options, soon will be posted.
  • Schedule a 15-minute appointment with a benefits advisor: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 13-May 1. You will be sent a Google hangouts link that includes a number to call.
  • If you have questions, contact the ESC Benefits Team, 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 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 Employee Service Center, esc@pima.edu, where you also can email questions.

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.

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.

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 online and use the links below to view each flier (ignore location details).

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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