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April 1, 2021

Contents

  • A Note to @PimaNews Readers
  • College Updates
    • Info for Students, Employees and Community on Pima’s COVID-19 Web Page
    • COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing at Desert Vista, East and West Campuses
    • The Pima Honors Program Endowment Needs You
    • Attention, Entrepreneurs: IDEA Funding April 15
    • 2021 Virtual Budget Forum
    • Pima Employees Can Submit Video Messages to Class of 2021
    • Policy Review
    • Nominations Now Open for Diversity and Inclusion Awards
    • Free Retirement Planning Meetings with Fidelity April 7
    • Mission Survey Deadline Today; Help Pima Build a New Fulfillment Framework
    • Records Management
    • Pima Employment Opportunities for Internal Candidates
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
    • Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info

A Note to @PimaNews Readers

Because of the COVID-19 crisis, @PimaNews is highlighting recent COVID-19-related policy and procedure changes. The College will revise and update the information as the situation warrants. College leaders are committed to communicating with employees early and often during this uncertain time. However, they realize that the amount of information and details sometimes can be overwhelming.

College Updates

Info for Students, Employees and Community on Pima’s COVID-19 Web Page
The latest information and employee notices at pima.edu/covid19 include a link to the FAQs about the self-reporting requirement under the temporary COVID-19 personnel policies, plus a link the Employee Handbook.

Also at pima.edu/covid19 are Student Notices. Employees and students should regularly check their College email.

For health-related info visit:

For up-to-date COVID-19 trackers and dashboards visit:

COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing at Desert Vista, East and West Campuses
Pima’s Facilities, Police and Environmental Health and Safety, in partnership with the Pima County Health Department and Arizona State University, have opened COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites. Appointments are required. When registering for your appointment, use agency code “SALIVATEST.” If you have scheduling issues or questions, email COVID19info@ASU.edu.

The Pima Honors Program Endowment Needs You
Looking to make a difference at Pima with your yearly giving? Please consider contributing to the Pima Foundation’s Honors Endowment. The endowment funds the Dr. Ken Vorndran Honors Program Award, which honors the program’s beloved Lead Honors Coordinator Emeritus ”Dr. V,” whose vision of scholarship, service and leadership continues to guide its philosophies. These awards provide Honors Program students with financial support for opportunities that inspire their growth as scholars and leaders. Learn more at pimafoundation.org/honors-endowment.

Attention, Entrepreneurs: IDEA Funding April 15
The College is partnering with Startup Tucson to make Southern Arizona’s largest entrepreneurial conference available for free to Pima students, staff and faculty. On April 15, join hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and students to learn, be inspired, and build your network. Register today.

Virtual Budget Forum
Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration David Bea, Ph.D., is hosting a virtual forum to provide information on the College’s financial outlook and to discuss key components of the budget development process.

Pima Employees Can Submit Video Messages to Class of 2021
Pima employees are invited to help celebrate Pima’s Class of 2021 by submitting a video message of no more than 30 seconds in length. The submission deadline is April 12. These messages will be edited and combined into a congratulatory video to be shown during the 2021 Virtual Graduation Ceremony at 7 p.m., May 19 on Pima’s YouTube page. If you have questions, email collegeevents@pima.edu. If you need accessibility assistance, contact ADRhelp@pima.edu or 520-206-6688.

Policy Review
The following Draft Administrative Procedures are available for the 21-day review and comment:

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 demonstrating exemplary leadership that manifests the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion into practical action. To be considered, complete the Diversity and Inclusion Awards Nomination Form. All nominations must be received by April 9. If you have questions, email pcc-diversity@pima.edu.

Free Retirement Planning Meetings with Fidelity April 7
College employees can schedule one-on-one telephone or video appointments with Fidelity’s Certified Financial Retirement Planner Nick Maly between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., April 7. To schedule a confidential consultation, go online or call 800-642-7131.

2021 Virtual Futures Conference
Contribute to Pima’s strategic planning by attending the 2021 virtual Futures Conference, an annual exchange of ideas between Pima students and employees, and community members. This year’s conference is virtual and interactive. The date and topic of the session is:

  • April 16, 9-11 a.m.: Feedback on draft Strategic Plan for 2021-2026

No RSVP needed. The 2021 Futures Conference can be accessed via a PCCTV livestream.

Records Management
Do you need help with records management? In an effort to comply with state and federal record retention requirements, Pima is promoting a records purge week April 5-9.

The purging process covers:

  • an inventory of your records in file cabinets and shared drives
  • reference to the approved Department File Plan or the Arizona State Library Retention Schedules for disposition and storage guidelines
  • getting assistance with storing and disposing of records by submitting an IT Service Request for Information Management > Records Management

Pima Employment Opportunities for Internal Candidates
Pima values its employees and wants them to advance their careers at the College, which is why some positions are open only to internal candidates. To view, go to MyCareerCenter > Internal Jobs (menu on the top banner) > Career Center > Explore Open Jobs > Search. Part-time staff and adjunct faculty, refer to AP 2.02.01 sections 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 for eligibility.

Employee Wellness

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

Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info
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. You also can keep current on the latest wellness news.

@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. The Marketing Office publishes @PimaNews every Thursday, 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. Check any links before sending. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews Web page. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.

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