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Sept. 25, 2025

  • College Updates
    • Help Us Amplify Student Voices
    • 21-day Comment Period for AERC Proposed Employee Handbook Revisions
    • Policy Review
    • AICPP Meetings: Join the Discussion
    • Star Party Sept. 27 at East Campus
    • Library Newsletter Available
    • Fall Student Welcome – Showcase Your Program
    • Reminder: Additional Location Visit Reporting Form
    • Employer Engagement and Career Services Events
    • CAS Committee Presents Free Screening of ‘Green SuperHeroes’
    • Register by Sept. 26 for Supervision in the 21st Century Program
    • Get Your Free Pima Fitness Pass
    • Arizona Promise Scholarship Available at Pima
    • New Archive for Committees and Working Groups
    • Join PCC’s Annual Scholarship Fair Nov. 18
    • Pedal with Purpose: Join Pima Foundation in El Tour de Tucson
    • Proposals Now Due Oct. 27 for Emerging Leaders Student Summit Nov. 14
    • Get Your $10 Ticket for Tucson Classics Car Show
    • Arizona Promise Scholarship Available at Pima
    • 2025 Asset Inventory Deadline Nov. 26
    • Training for Federal Work Study Supervisors and Potential Supervisors
    • Get Your 2026-2027 Sabbatical Proposal Ready
    • Get Help with Your Community Engagement
  • Pima People
  • Pima Arts News
  • Pima Athletics News
  • Employee Wellness
  • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Help Us Amplify Student Voices
Pima’s marketing is evolving — we’re putting real students front and center to showcase their unique Pima journeys and let their voices shine. Know a student or alum who’d be a great fit? Encourage them to fill out this short form! They can share as much about themselves as they’d like and let us know which marketing projects interest them. With your help, we can feature more students and highlight the wide range of academic paths, interests and goals that make our Pima community so diverse. If you have questions, contact marketing@pima.edu.

21-day Comment Period for AERC Proposed Employee Handbook Revisions
Based on employee input, the All Employee Representative Council (AERC) proposes these revisions to the College’s Employee Handbook.

The revised policies are available for a 21-day comment period through the Employee Page in MyPima. Employees are encouraged to provide feedback via this Feedback Form, linked in the “Draft to Review” section.

Policy Review
The following items are available for the 21-day review and comment period:

  • BP 7.01: Internal Audits
  • AP 3.46.02: Disability Documentation Requirements: Establishment of Eligibility for Services under ADA/Section 504
  • AP 7.01.01: Internal Audits

AICPP Meetings: Join the Discussion
The AI Community of Practice & Play hosts share-and-discussion meetings every other Tuesday at 2 p.m., this fall. The next meeting is Oct. 7, with Tony Sovak, Ph.D., discussing AI-assisted feedback techniques for students. 

Join in using this Zoom link.

For meeting dates and other information, visit the AICPP page in the ai@pima area of MyPima, or connect with us in the AI-Community Google chat space.

Star Party Sept. 27 at East Campus
Astronomy faculty and Science Division staff will host a star party at the East Campus observatory, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 27. It will start with a Planet Walk at 6 p.m. There will be Moon, Saturn and deep-sky observations starting around 7 p.m. Friends and family are invited.

Library Newsletter Available
The latest Library Newsletter is available. This issue features information on reserving study rooms and pods, new tech devices for borrowing and resources related to mental health and Hispanic heritage. It also includes information on upcoming events and more.

Fall Student Welcome – Showcase Your Program
Pima's First Year Experience (FYE) hosts Fall Student Welcome, 5:30-8 p.m., Oct. 24, on the mall at Downtown Campus. This exciting, reimagined event is designed to help students connect with resources, explore career pathways and engage in hands-on learning. Faculty, staff and department representatives are encouraged to sign up to lead short, interactive activities or demonstrations highlighting their subject area. Sign-up by Oct. 14 to be a Fall Student Welcome table host.

Reminder: Additional Location Visit Reporting Form
For all 2025-2026 site visits to additional locations, please use the Additional Location Visit Reporting Form. This centralized documentation is crucial for tracking visits made by Pima staff, administrators and faculty, and it serves as supporting evidence for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Employer Engagement and Career Services Events
The Employer Engagement and Career Services (EECS) team is available to support employees as they guide students in connecting their learning to future career success. Check out upcoming events that are open to the entire Pima community.

Virtual Office Hours
Drop in during EECS Virtual Office Hours to get help with resumes, job searches, interviewing techniques and more. Open to all students — no appointment needed. Learn more here.

Events and Workshops
Stay up-to-date with EECS events through its Google Calendar, where you’ll find campus tabling events, workshops and other opportunities to connect. Subscribe to the calendar or learn more here.

AI Workshops
Check out our fall virtual workshops created in partnership with PCC Library and the Communications Division.

  • AI-Enhanced Résumé Lab (recorded session available on the EECS Career Hub)
  • Cover Letters that Connect – 6-7 p.m., Oct. 22
  • Interview with Confidence – 6-7 p.m., Nov. 12

Explore recordings, resources, and upcoming opportunities on the EECS Career Hub.

Customized Support
Faculty and staff who want tailored student support can connect with EECS.

CAS Committee Presents Free Screening of ‘Green SuperHeroes’
The College’s Climate Action and Sustainability (CAS) Committee presents a free screening of the documentary “Green SuperHeroes” at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 2, in Room M390 of the Advanced Manufacturing Building (Azurite Room) at Downtown Campus.

The film follows the environmental initiatives of 10 young people from around the world, ages 5-17, as they address climate change, plastic pollution and other environmental problems. The film recently was named Gold Medal winner at the International Green Apple Environment Awards. Watch a trailer here.

For this showing, doors open at 6 p.m. A brief panel discussion will follow the screening. Admission is free.

Register by Sept. 26 for Supervision in the 21st Century Program
The Office of Organizational Effectiveness and Development (OED) is accepting registrations for the 2025-2026 Supervision in the 21st Century Program, designed for current and aspiring supervisors. The program runs October 2025 through May 2026 and includes coaching sessions, Crucial Conversations for Accountability training, workshops and online modules. Orientation sessions are Oct. 13, 14, 22 and 23. Space is limited to 40 participants; additional sign-ups will be waitlisted. Register by Sept. 26. Participants must inform their supervisors before registering. For questions, contact Dena Wakefield.

Get Your Free Pima Fitness Pass
Anyone enrolled in a Pima course for at least one credit this fall can access Pima’s Fitness Centers at West Campus and Desert Vista Campus for free during the semester. Register now for your fall 2025 Fitness Pass. If you have questions, contact Luis Rivera.

Join PCC’s Annual Scholarship Fair Nov. 18
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships invites students, employees and the public to the Annual Scholarship Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 18, in the Amethyst Room at Downtown Campus. Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities, meet with staff and gather resources to support your education. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact scholarships@pima.edu.

Pedal with Purpose: Join Pima Foundation in El Tour de Tucson
Support education while cycling or running in El Tour de Tucson with Team Pima Foundation. Your involvement helps provide resources that open doors for students across Tucson. Register today. Team jerseys also are available. For more information, contact Savannah Franco.

Proposals Now Due Oct. 27 for Emerging Leaders Student Summit Nov. 14
PCC Student Life is seeking workshop proposals for the Fall 2025 Emerging Leaders Student Summit at West Campus. The event date has been changed to Nov. 14, with a new proposal submission deadline of Oct. 27. Selected workshops will be announced Oct. 30. Topics may include time management, communication, goal setting, group dynamics, health and wellness, and change management. Submit your proposal using the Emerging Leaders Fall 2025 Workshop Proposal Google form.

Get Your $10 Ticket for Tucson Classics Car Show
The Tucson Classics Car Show rolls into The Gregory School on Oct. 18. Enjoy hundreds of classic cars, food, music and family-friendly activities. Purchase your tickets through Pima Foundation to benefit PimaSTART (Success Through Advanced Reskilling & Training). Tickets are $10.

Arizona Promise Scholarship Available at Pima
Faculty and staff, please help spread the word about the Arizona Promise Scholarship (AZP), available for Fall 2025. This award provides up to $1,000 for the year ($500 per semester) to eligible Arizona residents, including Proposition 308–eligible students, enrolled at Pima.

To qualify, students must:

  • Be degree-seeking
  • Enroll in at least six credits per semester
  • Complete the FAFSA and meet Pell Grant income criteria

Applications are open Oct. 1-Nov. 14 through Pima ScholarshipUniverse. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit pima.edu/other-scholarships.

New Archive for Committees and Working Groups
The new StAR Committee and Working Group Archive is now available to all Pima employees. This resource brings meeting notes together in one place, helping everyone stay informed and connected to the work happening across the College. Later this year, information on each committee’s purpose and membership will be available in MyPima. For questions, contact Gayle Bell, gbell1@pima.edu.

2025 Asset Inventory Deadline Nov. 26
The 2025 Asset Inventory must be completed by Nov. 26 — inventory is not considered complete until submitted in Banner > Inventory Self-Service.

Training for Federal Work Study Supervisors and Potential Supervisors
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships hosts spring FWS supervisor training through October. If you are interested in joining this virtual training, sign up now for FWS Supervisor Training (FY26). 

Get Your 2026-2027 Sabbatical Proposal Ready
Full-time faculty members, the deadline for your 2026-2027 sabbatical proposal is Oct. 20. The Sabbatical Program offers eligible full-time faculty the opportunity for extended professional development that benefits students, colleagues, the College and the community. You can apply for your first one-semester (six-month) full-pay or half-pay sabbatical after completing five consecutive academic or fiscal years of full-time service at the College. For guidelines, visit MyPima > Intranet Home > Academic Services > Faculty Professional Development. If you have questions or need assistance with your application, please contact a Faculty Professional Development & Sabbatical Committee member.

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.

If you have questions, contact Joi Stirrup, jstirrup@pima.edu.

Pima People

  • Elma Arellano, Clinical Coordinator for the Respiratory Therapy Program, recently was featured on the University of Phoenix’s Degrees of Success Podcast. She shared her inspiring journey in the respiratory therapy profession and her dedication as an educator at PCC.
  • Dawn Majalca, Pharmacy Technology Program Faculty Director, has been selected as a Delegate of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). In this role, she will take part in key discussions that influence pharmacy practice, education and public health, representing the needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. She is one of only five pharmacy technicians selected from about 200 candidates nationwide.
  • Campus Success Coaches Teasha Decaire, Christina Gartelos, Pedro González, Francisco Lizárraga and Pepper Boyer have earned the inaugural Association for the Coaching & Tutoring Profession (ACTP) Learning Center of the Month Award. All are ACTP-certified academic coaches. The team was recognized for its 90% student retention rate and innovative strategies that enhance student success, including this coach video. Learn more here.

Pima Arts News

Here are some ongoing and upcoming Pima Arts events:

  • Oct. 1: Reception 4-6 p.m., for “Michael Cajero – Dying Is an Integral Part of Life: Father” Exhibition, through October 2026, West Campus Health Science Art Gallery. Contact dandres@pima.edu for more info.
  • Oct. 9: 7 p.m., Michael Lich Guitar Faculty Recital, Recital Hall, West Campus CFA. Tickets: $6, $5 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups. For more info, contact centerforthearts@pima.edu.
  • Through Oct. 10: “The Corrido of Rubén Ortiz-Torres and 3B Collective” Exhibition, Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus Center for the Arts. Contact dandres@pima.edu for more info.
  • Through Oct. 31: “Gary Goldberg – Pareidolia” Exhibition, West Campus Visual Arts Gallery. For more info, contact dandres@pima.edu.
  • Oct. 16-26: Pima Theater’s “Night of the Living Dead,” directed by Chris Will, 7 p.m., Thu.-Sat. (Fri. and Sat. also 9 p.m., show (18+); 2 p.m., Sun., Black Box Theatre, West Campus CFA. Tickets: $15, $10 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups. Pima students receive one free ticket. ASL Night: 7 p.m., Oct. 24. For more info, contact centerforthearts@pima.edu.
  • Oct. 27-Dec. 12: “The Skin We Live In: Paintings, Prints, Photography, Drawings” Exhibition, Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus CFA. Reception: 5-7 p.m. (6 p.m. lecture), Nov. 6. For more info, contact dandres@pima.edu.
  • Through May 27, 2026: “Adam Gilliland – Osculation” Exhibition, Desert Vista Campus Art Gallery. Contact dandres@pima.edu for more information.
  • Through Aug. 30, 2026: “Many Truths” student art exhibition, The Art Gallery@Downtown Campus. Reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 3. For more info, contact mcarreras@pima.edu.

Unless noted, Pima Arts programs and exhibitions are free to the public.

Stay up-to-date on Pima Arts events and get more details on individual events by checking the Pima Arts Calendar. If you have questions, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Pima Athletics News

Cheer on our Pima teams during their home events this week.

  • Sept. 26: Pima Volleyball vs. Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 7 p.m., West Campus Aztec Gymnasium
  • Sept. 27: Men’s and Women’s Cross Country at Dave Murray Invitational, Tucson Country Club, 7 a.m., men’s race, 7:35 a.m., women’s race
  • Sept. 27: Pima Softball vs. Desert Thunder (fall scrimmage doubleheader), 10 a.m., West Campus Aztec Field
  • Sept. 27: Pima Women’s Soccer vs. Mesa Community College, 5:45 p.m., West Campus Aztec Field
  • Sept. 27: Pima Men’s Soccer vs. Mesa Community College, 8 p.m., West Campus Aztec Field

For the latest updates and news for all Pima sports, visit 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.


@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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