@PimaNews
Sept. 19, 2024
- College Updates
- Faculty Listening and Learning Sessions with Chancellor Nasse
- Learning Communities: Collaborative Teaching Opportunities for Spring and Fall 2025
- Faculty Innovation Project, Sabbatical Proposals Now Open
- ARC Welcomes Employees, Students to Oct. 3 Health, Wellness Resource Event
- Faculty, Staff Volunteers Needed for 8th Annual New Student Welcome
- Get Help with Your Community Engagement
- Pima Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Tucson Classics Car Show
- City, Nonprofit Seek Volunteers for Hope in the Park
- Sept. 26 Deadline to Submit Emerging Leaders Workshop, Presentation Proposals
- Join Pima Foundation’s El Tour de Tucson Team
- Submit a Pima Story Idea
- Pima Cultural Connection News
- Pima Arts News
- Pima Athletics News
- Employee Wellness
- Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
College Updates
Faculty Listening and Learning Sessions with Chancellor Nasse
As Pima’s new Chancellor, Jeffrey P. Nasse, Ph. D., settles into his role, he is engaging in a structured process of “listening and learning” during his first 100 days. He is reaching out to Pima students, faculty, staff, Governing Board members and community partners to hear their perspectives on the College.
These in-person events have been scheduled for faculty and adjuncts.
- 4-5 p.m., Sept. 19: Northwest Campus faculty, G105, Northwest Campus
- 2:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 8: Adjunct faculty only, C105, District Office
- 3:30-4:30 p.m., Oct. 14: East Campus faculty, L101, East Campus
- 3:30-4:30 p.m., Oct. 15: Desert Vista Campus faculty, F123, Desert Vista Campus.
These sessions will not be recorded or live streamed.
Learning Communities: Collaborative Teaching Opportunities for Spring and Fall 2025
The College encourages faculty members to explore teaching in a Learning Community, by joining a virtual information session at either 4 p.m. Oct. 9 or noon Oct. 11 and/or by submitting LC Interest Form by Oct. 18. In a Learning Community a cohort of students is enrolled in two co-requisite courses in different disciplines. The faculty collaborate to develop complementary, innovative content. This partnership promotes rich pedagogies and encourages students to make substantive connections between the curricula. More details are here. If you have questions, contact Dana Drake Rosenstein, drosenstein@pima.edu.
Faculty Innovation Project, Sabbatical Proposals Now Open
Two professional development opportunities are open to regular, full-time faculty:
- First, through Sept. 30, the Teaching Innovation Project (TIP) is accepting release time requests for activities/projects in Spring 2025. These activities/projects must enable the faculty member to develop novel innovative teaching approaches, and will extend beyond their regular roles and responsibilities. Read details about submitting proposals here. The TIP pilot is offered through the Office of the Provost.
If you have questions about submitting your TIP application, please contact Diane Miller, faculty-services@pima.edu. - Also, through Oct. 21, the PCC Sabbatical Program is accepting proposals for 2025-2026. This program provides individual, regular full-time faculty members with extended professional development that will benefit students, faculty, the College and community. Full details about proposal submission are on the employee Intranet Home>Academic Services>Faculty Sabbaticals & Enrichment.
For questions about the Sabbatical Program or your application content, please contact one of the Faculty Professional Development & Sabbatical Committee Members. Questions about submitting your application to the Sabbatical Portal can be directed to Diane Miller, faculty-services@pima.edu.
ARC Welcomes Employees, Students to Oct. 3 Health, Wellness Resource Event
The College’s ARC Resource Center and Food Pantry hosts its fourth annual Pima Health & Wellness Resource Event 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oct. 3 in the bookstore lobby at West Campus.
The event, for Pima students and employees, is to share information about health- and wellness-affiliated services offered in the community and by Pima, including ways to reduce costs for rent, utilities and food. Also featured will be:
- Bike maintenance and Earn-A-Bike Program info
- Snack bag giveaways
- Free food and refreshments
Attendees who visit enough tables will win a prize of free food and/or refreshments. If you have questions, email pcc-arcpantry@pima.edu.
Faculty, Staff Volunteers Needed for 8th Annual New Student Welcome
Sign up by Oct. 4 to volunteer for the 8th Annual New Student Welcome, Oct. 25, hosted by the Pima First Year Experience Program.
Volunteers are needed for various tasks before, during and after the event, which is expected to draw 500 current and prospective students. Volunteers will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card and will earn one healthy rewards point through the PCC Wellness program.
Sign up on this form, which also has details about volunteer activities, times and more.
Learn more about New Student Welcome, which is 5-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Downtown Campus, here.
Get Help with Your Community Engagement
The Community Engagement dashboard is accessible on MyPima. There you can:
- Learn more about Pima’s collegewide community engagement and the resources available to you.
- Report your community engagement for posting to the collegewide calendar.
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities to share your subject-matter expertise.
- Share your volunteer opportunities and outreach photos.
Upcoming community events are:
- Sept. 27: Pride Parade
- Sept. 28: Pride Festival
- Oct. 1: National Night Out
- Oct. 4-6: Tucson Meet Yourself
Learn more about these opportunities and sign up here. If you have questions, contact Joi Stirrup, jstirrup@pima.edu.
Pima Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Tucson Classics Car Show
Pima Foundation requests that College employees volunteer for it at the Tucson Classics Car Show, Oct. 18-20. A variety of tasks and times are available to volunteer for. You can sign up online.
If you have questions, contact Marcy Euler, marcy@pimafoundation.org.
City, Nonprofit Seek Volunteers for Hope in the Park
The City of Tucson and a local nonprofit seek 300 volunteers for Hope in the Park, a day-long event next month to provide various resources for unsheltered individuals and families.
Hope in the Park will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Rudy Garcia Park, 5001 S. Nogales Highway. Those attending will get help obtaining services in health screenings, behavioral health services, Veterans Affairs benefits, food, shelter/housing, legal assistance, clothing, haircuts, animal care and more.
Tasks of volunteers range from event-day setup (7-8:30 a.m.), registration and guiding (8 a.m.-1 p.m.), general work (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) and cleanup (1-3 p.m.) Volunteers can sign up on the Tucson Homeless Connect’s website, tucsonhomelessconnect.org. Tucson Homeless Connect is a 501c3 nonprofit.
Sept. 26 Deadline to Submit Emerging Leaders Workshop, Presentation Proposals
Pima Student Life is seeking faculty, adjunct and staff program proposals for workshop presentations for the Emerging Leaders Student Summit on Oct. 11. Proposals for 50-minute workshops are sought on these topics:
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Communication
- Group Dynamics
- Health and Wellness
- Change Management
Submit your proposal for facilitating a 50-minute workshop or presentation through this online form. Notifications of proposal acceptance will be sent by Sept. 26.
If you have questions, contact Ariana Ruiz, aruiz120@pima.edu or 520-206-5026.
Join Pima Foundation’s El Tour de Tucson Team
Tucson cyclists and runners, are you ready to pedal for a purpose? Sign up to be on the Pima Foundation El Tour de Tucson team. Register online for the Nov. 23 event. Team jerseys will be available and more information will be provided upon registering. Join us in our mission to make education accessible and life changing. If you have questions, email Savannah Franco, savannah@pimafoundation.org.
Submit a Pima Story Idea
The College wants to highlight 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.
Pima Cultural Connections News
- National Hispanic Heritage Month: Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15-Oct. 15 to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the American peoples’ Hispanic, Latin American, Spanish and related communities.
Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week,” in 1968, but was extended to a month-long observance in 1988. Since then, it has been celebrated nationwide through such activities as festivals, art shows, conferences and community gatherings. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (Sept. 15), Mexico (Sept. 16), and Chile (Sept. 18). It also covers holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions to society, such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day, which is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For more information on Hispanic Heritage Month and the Arizona Hispanic and Latinx community, visit:
If you are interested in joining Pima’s Hispanic and Latinx Affinity Network, please contact Vanessa Arellano, vkrichards@pima.edu.
To learn more, see the Pima Affinity Networks webpage. If you have questions, email pcc-diversity@pima.edu.
Pima Arts News
Check out the ongoing and upcoming shows:
- 5-7 p.m., Sept. 19: Reception for “Preserving Bernal’s Legacy: Louis Carlos Bernal, Ann Simmons-Myers, Charlotte Earley, Karen Hymer, Anh-Thuy Nguyen, Ernesto Esquer, Pam Golden and Marietta Bernstorff,” Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus Center for the Arts
6 p.m., Oct. 17: Lecture, “Pride of Expression: Latinx Photography and Lowrider Culture,” by Nadiah Rivera Fellah, Cleveland Museum of Art Associate Curator of Contemporary Art
The exhibit, which runs through Oct. 25, celebrates the influential work of Louis Carlos Bernal and the talents of Pima’s faculty and alumni photographers. - 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 2: Reception for “Neda Contreras - Paintings,”, Desert Vista Art Gallery, Pueblo Building, Desert Vista Campus
The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 9, 2025 showcases Neda Contreras’s oil paintings, which blend whimsical beach scenes with skeletons, and lowrider scenes depicting the society and culture in the Southwest, rooted in Mexican Folk Art traditions.
Pima Arts programs and exhibitions are free to the public. Details are in the Pima Arts Calendar. For questions, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.
Pima Athletics News
Pima sports teams have these home games in the next week:
- Sept. 20: Baseball vs. Cochise College, fall scrimmage doubleheader, West Campus Aztec Field, 11 a.m.
- Sept. 20: Volleyball vs. Phoenix College, West Campus Aztec Gym, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 21: Softball vs. AZ Steel, fall scrimmage doubleheader, West Campus Aztec Field, 10 a.m.
Keep up with Pima Athletics at pimaaztecs.com.
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.
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