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Jan. 25, 2024

  • College Updates
    • Submit a Pima Story Idea
    • 2023-2024 Faculty Evaluations 
    • First Year Podcast
    • Sustainability Matters
    • Federal Work-Study Program Hiring for Spring Semester
    • PCC Alerts
    • SEOTY Award Nominations Sought
    • Meet One-on-one with a Financial Consultant
    • Therapeutic Massage Appointments Available Jan. 26-March 15
    • April 30 Career Café Volunteers Needed - Earn Healthy Rewards, Gift Card Chance
    • New Reports Training Available
    • Spring 2024 Volunteer Opportunities; Earn Healthy Rewards Points
    • Employee Self Service Requisition Entry – Version 9
    • Employee Self Service 9
    • Learn About AERC and Get Involved
    • Voluntary Leave Donation Program
    • Sun Tran Free For Now
  • Pima Arts News
    • Check Out the Upcoming Shows
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Submit a Pima Story Idea
The College wants to showcase the incredible achievements of our outstanding students and alums. We need your help! We want stories to inspire current and potential students, stories that deserve to be shared with our community. If you know of any inspiring success stories or remarkable accomplishments by our students or graduates, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your story ideas. Together let’s shine a spotlight on their achievements and highlight the diverse and remarkable journeys in our Pima community. If you have questions, contact Web Systems.

2023-2024 Faculty Evaluations 
Full-time Faculty Evaluations (all cycles) will be available in MyCareerCenter on Feb. 1. The Adjunct Faculty Evaluation and Google Form upload also are posted in MyCareerCenter. If you have additional questions about the evaluation process, contact faculty-services@pima.edu.

To support the Faculty Evaluation process, Course Evaluation instructions are available. Should there be questions about these reports, or your access, contact pcc-feedback@pima.edu. 

First Year Podcast
The Faces of First Year podcast, “College Success Coaches,” will take place live at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 2, through the @PimaStudentEngagement YouTube Page. Meet the faces behind this important resource for Pima's First Year students. Chat with staff, peer mentors and students who are part of the program. Ask questions and learn why online/campus support matters to new students! More details at pima.edu/engage.

Sustainability Matters
A surprising amount of your impact on the environment is created by stuff you throw away. Small changes can make a big difference. Learn about how to change your habits to reduce your environmental impact.

Federal Work-Study Program Hiring for Spring Semester
The Federal Work-Study Program is hiring for the spring semester. If you have any questions or would like to hire a work-study student, email FWS@pima.edu.

PCC Alerts
If you haven’t signed up for PCC Alerts, now is a good time to do so. This is how Pima alerts the College community to critical events. Signing up is easy and quick.

SEOTY Award Nominations Sought
The Office of Financial Aid is kicking off the Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) season. It is time to nominate your student employee(s). All student employees across the College are eligible to be nominated for their special contributions, not only Work-Study employees.

Nominate as many student employees as you wish using this nomination form. This year’s form is different from previous nomination forms. There are five broad categories to choose from - Community Service, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Technology and Innovation, Critical Thinking - when submitting your nomination. You may choose to nominate a student employee in more than one category. If you have any questions, email fws@pima.edu.

Meet One-on-one with a Financial Consultant
Is your financial future secure? Not sure if you’ve saved enough or even where to begin? Make an appointment with a financial professional for a free consultation. To schedule a meeting, contact:

Therapeutic Massage Appointments Available Jan. 26-March 15
The Northwest Campus Massage Clinic is offering quality massage services to students, staff and the public. A 50-minute massage is $20 for Pima employees and students with their 8-digit A number ($30 for the public). The clinic is in A211. Appointment dates and times are Jan. 26-March 15 on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. (no appointments for Feb. 23).

Masks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test in the previous 24 hours are required. Therapeutic Massage is not appropriate for anyone with serious or uncontrolled medical conditions, contagious illness or fever, or for women who are pregnant. To schedule an appointment, call 520-206-2062. Prepayment required.

April 30 Career Café Volunteers Needed - Earn Healthy Rewards, Gift Card Chance
Pima First Year Experience needs eight to 12 College employees to volunteer at its April 30 Career Café on Zoom. Volunteers log in by 2:30 p.m. then support the event 3-5 p.m. Career Café is open to all students to help them develop their job search and career readiness skills.
Employee volunteers will earn one healthy rewards point and be entered in a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Email Renee Forsyth with the topic you are interested in sharing with students.

New Reports Training Available
New Pima Reports Fundamentals (one hour) and Web Intelligence Interactive Reports Training (two-hour) sessions are posted through Organizational Effectiveness and Development (OED) site. 

  • Log into MyPima/MyCareerCenter
  • Search for the training
  • Click Requestto the right of the session you wish to attend

For questions or assistance, email Organizational Effectiveness and Development at opd@pima.edu or Özlem Kacira.

Spring 2024 Volunteer Opportunities; Earn Healthy Rewards Points
Join Pima’s Volunteer Ambassador Program and earn Pima Healthy Rewards activity points and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card for volunteering at eligible College events. To learn more, click here. If you have questions, email Joi Stirrup.

Employee Self Service Requisition Entry – Version 9
Banner Employee Self Service Requisition Entry – Version 9 is live in MyPima for requisition entry. Access it through MyPima > Employees > @Work, then click on Financial Information Menu - NEW V9 Finance Self Service – My Requisitions. Refer to the instructions for a step-by-step guide on the new V9 Requisition Process. Version 8 has been discontinued; Version 9 is now mandatory. If you have questions, contact Procurement, 520-206-4759 or pcc-purchasing@pima.edu.

Employee Self Service 9
Employee Self Service 9 is live in MyPima for use in completing and approving timesheets, updating home and campus address information, viewing current benefits, modifying tax withholding and other contribution amounts. Access it through MyPima > Employees > @Work, then click on NEW v9 Employee Self Service.

Self Service 8 has been discontinued. The transition also will bring changes to faculty pages, including the class roster, 45th day and final grading. Training materials will be provided. If you have questions, contact the Employee Service Center, 520-206-4945 or employee-processing@pima.edu.

Learn About AERC and Get Involved
Pima’s All-Employee Representative Council (AERC) is a group of representatives from all employee classifications. Members serve two-year terms. AERC meets monthly, and reviews and updates policies 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 through the online comment box.

Voluntary Leave Donation Program
Consider helping your colleagues by donating your excess sick or annual leave to the College’s Donated Leave Bank. Donation limits apply. Donations help support Pima employees out due to an FMLA-qualifying reason. Donations are anonymous and cannot be returned to the donor. Complete this fillable form and email it to the Employee Service Center. If you have questions, contact ESC staff, 520-206-4945.

Sun Tran Free For Now
Fares for Sun Tran, Sun Link and Sun Van will remain free until the Tucson City Council decides whether to return to a pay system or provide free rides for an extended time. See Sun Tran routes at suntran.com/routes-services.

Pima Arts News

Check Out the Upcoming Shows

  • “All Campus Visual and Digital Arts Student Exhibition” runs through 26. This student art exhibit celebrates creativity and showcases the incredible talent and innovation of art students from the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters: Visual Art Gallery, West Campus, Santa Rita Building (A), second floor. Admission is free. For more information, contact David Andres.
  • “Dreamscapes and Other Stories - Student Art Exhibition” runs through Aug. 18 at the Art Gallery @ Downtown Campus. This annual exhibit features an impressive collection of paintings and drawings created by Pima art students. Entry is free. For more information, contact Mariana Carreras.
  • “Jason Stone - Vietnam BW Photography” runs through Jan. 26. This compelling exhibition showcases black-and-white photographs taken during the Vietnam War by U.S. Air Force veteran firefighter and airborne rescue specialist Jason Stone, Desert Vista Art Gallery, Desert Vista Campus. Admission is free. For more information, email David Andres.

For details, visit the Pima Arts Calendar. For questions, please contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Employee Wellness

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

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 is closed 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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