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Due to unforeseen circumstances, all members of the Pima Community College (PCC) Governing Board will be attending the Board's March 8, 2023, Regular Meeting remotely. At the discretion of the Board Chair, PCC administrators and others making scheduled presentations to the Board may also be appearing remotely. Tonight's meeting will otherwise be conducted in a hybrid format as previously noticed, and members of the public may still attend in person at PCC's District Office, room C-105. During the "Public Comment-Call to the Audience" portion of tonight's meeting, public comments may still be made either remotely or in person. PCC staff will be on-site in room C-105 to assist members of the public attending in person who wish to address comments to the Board.

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Nov. 10, 2022

  • College Updates
    • Veterans Day Celebration and Resource Fair at Downtown Campus Today
    • Call for Proposals: A Day of Play with PTK, the 2022 Playposium
    • Cababi Planning Meeting
    • Apprenticeship Hiring Event Nov. 17
    • Pima Reports Upgrade
    • Auditor Newsletter
    • Understanding the Role of Pima’s BAT-Behavioral Assessment Team
    • Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions Announced
    • New Printer Connection Method
    • Volunteers Needed for Nov. 18 AZ STEM Adventure
    • Pima to Host National Soccer Tournaments
    • Pima College Shared Governance
    • Submit a Pima Story Idea
  • Library and Makerspace Events
    • Women/Transgender Femme Nights
  • Pima Arts News
    • Bernal Gallery - ‘Invisible Borders’ Through Dec. 9
    • The Art Gallery @ Downtown Campus – ‘Surreal’ Student Exhibit
    • Pima Theater Presents ‘Cabaret’ Today Through Nov. 20
    • Yun Gee Park Gallery: ‘Dialogues’ Through Nov. 12
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
    • Employee Wellness Resources and Program Info 

College Updates

Veterans Day Celebration and Resource Fair at Downtown Campus Today
Downtown Campus is holding a Veterans Day Celebration and Resource Fair honoring veterans in our community. The event is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today and will be held just south of the Roosevelt Building. The event offers food, speakers, entertainment, activities and recognition of local organizations that support veterans. It is open to the public.

Call for Proposals: A Day of Play with PTK, the 2022 Playposium
Phi Theta Kappa is hosting A Day of Play 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Downtown Campus. The event will feature student research on the financial, physical and psychological costs and benefits that play offers to college students. If you incorporate the science of play or game theory into your classroom, club or program, submit your proposal for sessions, games and short presentations.

Cababi Planning Meeting
Cababi Art & Literary Magazine is planning its 2022/23 issue. If you are interested in working on the campus employee literary magazine this year, attend the first meeting at noon Nov. 18.

Apprenticeship Hiring Event Nov. 17
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, the Office of Employer Engagement, Career Services and Apprenticeship is sponsoring a registered apprenticeship hiring event 3-6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Downtown Campus in the Amethyst Room.

Pima Reports Upgrade
IT is upgrading the College’s Pima Reports (Business Objects system) to version 4.3 with the help of ASR Consultants. This upgrade will bring noticeable design and functionality changes. It provides great new visualization options along with easy-to-use features. 

To get you started, a pdf document (Scheduling Crystal Reports V.4.3) is posted on the Intranet/MyPima site (Intranet/Strategy, Analytics and Research/Pima Reports). It gives step-by-step instructions on how to schedule reports. StAR also set up quick training sessions called Pima Reports Fundamentals (FY23) through Organizational Effectiveness and Development (OED) in MyCareerCenter. Check the dates and sign up for a session to learn more about how to schedule Pima Reports. These sessions will be recorded as well. 

Review the pdf or sign up for a quick training session before the expected upgrade tentatively takes place Nov. 18.

If you have questions about the upgrade, Pima Reports or College data, email StAR.

Auditor Newsletter
View the  Office of the Internal Auditor Fall 2022 Newsletter  on the Internal Audit site within Pima’s employee intranet.

Understanding the Role of Pima’s BAT-Behavioral Assessment Team
Pima’s BAT-Behavioral Assessment Team is offering training for all employees about the role and function of the BAT. Registration is not required.

1-2 p.m. Nov. 15: BAT Overview and Related Resources  
3-4 p.m. Dec. 2: BAT Overview and Related Resources 
The sessions will cover:
  • The function and structure of the BAT-Behavioral Assessment Team 
  • How to utilize the BAT and submit an incident report
  • How to use other related resources to support students and employees

Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions Announced
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is providing multiple Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions through December. The training is for aspiring student employee supervisors or current supervisors who want a refresher course.

To register in MyCareerCenter for the FWS Supervisor Training. 

In you have questions, email Organizational Effectiveness and Development. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in training, contact the Employee Service Center by email or phone, ext. 4945.

New Printer Connection Method
Through January, the IT Department is conducting a phased installation of PrinterLogic software, allowing employees to add a printer to their college-owned computer without calling the Help Desk. Because IT is concurrently consolidating and removing some printers to reduce Pima’s environmental impact, your default printer may become unavailable. In some cases, you may need to use PrinterLogic to select a new default printer. Learn more about PrinterLogic from this Knowledge Base article.

Volunteers Needed for Nov. 18 AZ STEM Adventure
AZ STEM Adventure returns to the Northwest Campus 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18. To be successful, the event needs more than 250 volunteers to help guide students around campus, help exhibitors, help set up/clean up, and assist with parking. 

Sign up to volunteer online. If you experience any problems with the link or have any questions, email Julia Michalak or Susan Kramer.

Pima to Host National Soccer Tournaments
Pima’s women’s and men’s soccer teams earned at-large bids to the NJCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s National Championships, which Pima is hosting Nov. 14-19. Both are No. 5 seeds and playing in Pool D.

The Aztecs women’s team (13-2-1) plays No. 9-seed Northeast (Nebraska) Community College at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Kino North Stadium. They will close pool play against No. 4-seed Northwest Mississippi Community College at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Kino North Grandstand.

The Aztecs men’s team (10-2-3) plays No. 9-seed Southeastern (Iowa) Community College at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Kino North Grandstand.They close pool against No. 4-seed Morton College (Illinois) at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Kino North Stadium.

The winner in each of the four pools advances to the national semifinals on Nov. 18. The finals are Nov. 19.

Buy discounted tickets in advance through @pimafoundation. Follow your Pima Community College Aztecs online, on Twitter (@PimaAthletics), Facebook (@pccaztecs) and Instagram (@pima_athletics).

Pima College Shared Governance
Did you know that Pima has a council of employees, known as the All-Employee Representative Council (AERC)? AERC reviews and updates policy and finds solutions to matters affecting work conditions. Visit the AERC Intranet Page for more information. General meetings are open to all employees. Submit questions or concerns to any member, or to the online comment box.

Submit a Pima Story Idea
Submit a story idea to highlight the amazing accomplishments of Pima students, faculty, staff and alums. Stories submitted may be featured on Pima’s website, social media accounts and other promotional materials. If you have questions, contact Web Systems, websystems@pima.edu.

Library and Makerspace Events

Women/Transgender Femme Nights
Calling all people who identify as women, trans, femme or non-binary and their allies! A regular Women/Transgender/Femme Night will be held in the East Campus Makerspace 5-7 p.m. Nov.16. Learn about 3D printing, using the laser cutter and vinyl cutter and more! Free for employees and students. Held in room L116.

Pima Arts News

Exhibits and galleries are always free to the public. Find the full list of events and exhibits by visiting the Pima Arts news page.

Bernal Gallery - ‘Invisible Borders’ Through Dec. 9
“Invisible Borders” at the Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery features 31 female photographers from Mexico and Tucson. The women represent three groups of photographers from both sides of the U.S. and Mexican border: Fotográfas del Norte, from the northern border states of México; MAPA, a group of photographers from México, and BorderLens Southwest, a new group of Tucson female photographers. A collaboration by photographer Alejandra Platt-Torres and director David Andres brings this exciting group of female photographers to gallery.

The Art Gallery @ Downtown Campus – ‘Surreal’ Student Exhibit
This exhibit features artwork from Downtown Campus art students, focusing on drawing and painting. “Surreal” celebrates the power of art to show the truths that lie beyond our eyes.

Pima Theater Presents ‘Cabaret’ Today Through Nov. 20
Pima Theater presents “Cabaret,” today through Nov. 20, directed by Mickey Nugent, with music direction by Martha Reed. Showings are 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Understudy night is Nov. 17. American Sign Language night is Nov. 18. Tickets: $10 for Pima employees; free admission for Pima students.

Yun Gee Park Gallery: ‘Dialogues’ Through Nov 12
“Dialogues” at Yun Gee Park gallery, 4226 E. Second St., features new works by four women artists: Anh-Thuy Nguyen (Pima photography lead), Eliane Paulino, Nasem Navab and Saskia Jorda. Nguyen’s project “A is for Alphabet” explores the struggles of mastering a language.

Employee Wellness

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

  • Telecoaching: In a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment, get advice on nutrition, fitness, self-care, stress and disease management, and financial guidance.
  • Flu Shots
  • Cooking for Your Numbers
  • Cooking Up Healthy Holidays
  • Love Your Heart, Love Your Health
  • Dinners for a Crowd
  • Sugar 101
  • Communicable Diseases

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 this e-newsletter every Thursday, except when the College close 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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