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April 9, 2020

Contents

  • A Note to @PimaNews Readers
  • College Updates
    • Coronavirus Impacts on College Updated at pima.edu/covid19
    • EGTS Annual Summit to be Held Virtually April 28
    • Nominations Now Open for Diversity and Inclusion Awards
    • Benefits Open Enrollment Delayed Until April 13
    • Visit New pima.edu, Complete Survey
    • 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
    • Off-site Biometric Wellness Screenings Now through May 22
    • 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

Coronavirus Impacts on College Updated 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.

The latest information and employee notices at pima.edu/covid19 includes:

For health-related info visit:

EGTS Annual Summit to be Held Virtually April 28
The Fifth Annual Ethnic, Gender & Transborder Studies Summit, “Healing Community in Coronatimes: Education, Migration, and Identity,” goes virtual this year. The event is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 28. Information on how to participate will be announced soon.

The summit will include presentations, storytelling, art and a student scholarship contest about migrant and refugee experiences and the impact on local communities from multiracial-ethnic, gender and sexuality perspectives. Featured speakers include local, national and international scholars, students, policy makers and community activists. They will share their work and open conversations about our connections, shared struggles, and how to support each other to heal and build. The speaker is Bamby Salcedo, transgender and migrant rights scholar and activist and president of TransLatin@ Coalition. The EGTS summit is free and open to the public. Staff professional development hours are available.

Nominations Now Open for Diversity and Inclusion Awards
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is accepting nominations for the College’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Each year, the College recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who demonstrate exemplary leadership that manifests the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusions in practical action. To be considered, complete the Diversity and Inclusion Awards Nomination Form. All nominations must be received by April 20. If you have questions, email pcc-diversity@pima.edu.

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 8 (end date corrected from April 2). 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.

Visit New pima.edu, Complete Survey
The completely redesigned pima.edu officially launched on April 6. Visit the site and complete the survey on the home page.

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

Off-site Biometric Wellness Screenings Now through May 22
Make your appointment with LabCorp to complete your biometric screenings, which are required for eligible employees to earn rewards points. You must print out your voucher and take it with you to your appointment. If you do not have printing capability, contact pcc-wellness@pima.edu for more information. Visit LabCorp’s website to learn about protocols it has put in place to ensure patient safety.

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.

 

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