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Feb. 28, 2013

Contents

  • College Updates
    • PCC to Explore Expansion into Center of Downtown
    • Service and Memorial for Former PCC Employee Janine Mazanec
    • PCC Speakers’ Series Featuring Dr. Dianna Repp, March 5
    • 12 PCC Students Earn Arizona Phi Theta Kappa Honors
    • East Campus Hosts “Meet a Professional” Series
    • Volunteer to Serve on a Standing Committee, March 22 Deadline
    • Discounted Home Use Software for Faculty and Staff
    • Pima Dental Hygiene Clinic Needs Patients
    • Write a Will Workshops
    • Alberding Amble, April 27, Raises Money for Math Award
    • Policy Review
    • Volunteers Needed for LULAC Conference
    • TMA Student Massage Clinic Appointments Available
    • Athletics Schedule
  • Separations from Employment
  • Upcoming Events
  • Ongoing Events

College Updates

PCC to Explore Expansion into Center of Downtown
Pima Community College will explore expansion into the center of downtown Tucson in order to enhance workforce training and enhance advising and other services for current and prospective students.

At its regular meeting Wednesday night, the PCC Governing Board voted for the College to identify areas in the center of downtown that would be appropriate for a new presence.

The College’s customized workforce education programs at Community Campus are at maximum capacity. Also, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild’s Education Task Force as well as the Workforce Investment Board have requested that the College offer more workforce education opportunities.

In addition, the Board:

  • Received a report from the College on registration and placement pathways and the PCC Prep Academy. New registration and placement standards have been in place since March 2012. The Prep Academy offers a student-centered approach to developmental instruction in Mathematics, Reading and Writing.
  • Approved resident tuition rates for eligible students in the Department of Homeland Security’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Beginning in Fall 2013, students are eligible for PCC’s resident tuition rates if they present Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and provide documentation that they have established a permanent residency in Arizona for at least one year.
  • Approved a one-year contract with Arizonashuttle.com to provide shuttle transport service at no charge to PCC students. The shuttle will run twice a day during the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters and will connect Downtown Campus, West Campus, Desert Vista Campus and The University of Arizona.
  • Approved partnering with Amphitheater Public Schools to “adopt” elementary schools in the district. PCC will make a multiyear commitment to provide tutoring, career counseling and mentoring to students, as well as campus tours, occupational program assistance and other services.

Service and Memorial for Former PCC Employee Janine Mazanec
There will be a service for Janine Mazanec tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the Desert Sunset Funeral Home, 3081 W. Orange Grove Road. Janine is the wife of Milo Mazanec, who is an IT Technician at Northwest Campus and a Campus Security Officer. A candlelight memorial service will be held following the service at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest Campus, Community Room (S207).  It is fitting to host a memorial at Northwest as Milo and Janine met while working there and were married on campus.

PCC Speakers’ Series Featuring Dr. Dianna Repp, March 5
Enjoy a thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Dianna Repp, Anthropology Faculty, at PCC’s Speakers’ Series on March 5. Repp will examine themes of death and dying across cultures, as well as end-of-life practices unique to specific cultures.

Repp has explored anthropology of religion, art and end-of-life issues for more than two decades. She has taught Anthropology at Pima since 1996 and holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Arizona State University. She is involved in local and national funerary societies, and last fall attended the First International Summit of Funeral Cooperatives in Québec City, Canada.

The lecture begins at 6 p.m. at the PCC District Office Community Board Room, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd.

12 PCC Students Earn Arizona Phi Theta Kappa Honors
Twelve Pima Community College students have been named to the 2012 All-Arizona Academic teams for Phi Theta Kappa Society. The students join community college students from around the state who are selected each year based upon academic achievement, leadership and service to the community.

East Campus Hosts “Meet a Professional” Series
East Campus is hosting a “Meet a Professional” series, providing students with the opportunity to meet professionals working in Veterinary Science, Pharmacy Technology and Administration of Justice.

The sessions are noon-1:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

The schedule is:

  • Feb. 28: Veterinary Science Careers
  • March 28: Pharmacy Technology Careers
  • April 24: Administration of Justice Careers

Each session will have a panel of 4-6 working professionals who will share valuable information and tips about what one can expect on the job and how a Pima education can be applied in the world of work.  A representative from the major programs will  share program requirements and courses. At the end, there will be an opportunity for Q & A and networking.

Volunteer to Serve on a Standing Committee, March 22 Deadline
All PCC employees – staff, faculty and administrators – interested in serving on a standing committee for the 2013-2014 academic year need to complete the Standing Committee Interest Form to be considered. The deadline is March 22. Volunteers will be notified by email by May 10 regarding new committee assignments.

Please note that this process is the recognized vehicle for employees to indicate their interest and willingness to serve on a standing committee next year. Individuals serving on a standing committee whose terms do not expire until spring 2014 do not need to reapply.

Discounted Home Use Software for Faculty and Staff
Pima’s software licensing negotiations have delivered free or discounted products from Microsoft, Adobe and Respondus for use at home.

To take advantage of these opportunities, visit the College Intranet (go to the Information Technology page and then click on Software Purchases). Please keep in mind that these files are large and, depending on your internet connection, will take some time to download.  If you have any trouble, please contact the online software provider or vendor technical support.  If you have any other questions, contact your local IT department or the Helpdesk at 206-4900.

Pima Dental Hygiene Clinic Needs Patients
Did you know that Pima has a Dental Hygiene Clinic? Located at West Campus, the Dental Hygiene Clinic provides dental hygiene students an opportunity to work with real patients and offers low-cost dental services to the public. Click here for more information, or call 206-6090 for an appointment.

Write a Will Workshops
The Pima Community College Foundation, in conjunction with other local non-profit organizations, is offering free workshops on updating and creating a will.  Write a Will workshops, presented by attorneys, will be held at the PCC District Office C-105 on March 11, 4-5:30 p.m., with the YWCA, Emerge and Girl Scouts; and March 12, 4:30-6 p.m., with the Blake Foundation, YMCA, Humane Society and TMC  Foundation. Family members and friends are welcome, and reservations may be made by calling 206-4646 or emailing foundation@pima.edu.

Alberding Amble, April 27, Raises Money for Math Award
Be part of this year’s Alberding Amble 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk on April 27 and help raise money for the Art Alberding Math Scholar Award, presented annually to qualifying Pima Community College students.

The event is at Lincoln Park, 4325 S. Pantano Road, and this year includes the Atterbury Wash Greenway on the routes. The early registration deadline is April 19, but late registration is available on the day of the event. The 5K starts at 8 a.m., the fun run/walk at 9 a.m. Medals will be awarded for the top three men and top three women in each 10-year age bracket.

To register, visit the Pima Community College Foundation web page.

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

  • RG-1501/A:  Standards for ADA/504 Compliance
  • RG-2701/A:  Copyright
  • SPG-1501/AA:  Unlawful Discrimination
  • SPG-1501/AC:  ADA & Equal Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodation Guideline for Employees/Applicants

Volunteers Needed for LULAC Conference
West Campus is hosting the 24th Annual LULAC Youth Leadership Conference on March 12, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers are needed!  If interested in volunteering, register here.  If you have questions, please contact Vanessa Hernandez. 

TMA Student Massage Clinic Appointments Available
The TMA Student Massage Clinic is open Friday afternoons and appointments are available.

Cost for a 50-minute massage is $10 for PCC employees and students with ID ($20 for the public). Schedule an appointment by calling the Clinic Appointment Line at extension 2062, then pre-pay for your massage at any campus Cashier’s Office. Arrive at the Northwest Campus Massage Clinic (A-212) 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Take your receipt to the appointment.

Friday appointment times are:

  • 1, 2:05 and 3:10 p.m. (through March 8)
  • 1, 2:05, 3:10 and 4:15 p.m. (March 22-May 3)

Please note:  Therapeutic Massage at the PCC Student Massage Clinic is not appropriate for anyone with serious or uncontrolled medical conditions, a contagious illness or fever, or women who are pregnant.

Athletics Schedule
Support Pima’s sports teams! A summary of upcoming events is here. To see schedules for all of the Aztecs teams, visit the Athletics Calendar or a team’s home page, through its link at www.pima.edu/athletics.

Separations from Employment

See who among your colleagues has retired or moved on to other opportunities. Please join us in wishing them the best in their future endeavors.

Upcoming Events*

  • March 5:  Speakers’ Series: “Ars Moriendi, Ars Vivendi:  The Art of Death, the Art of Life,” by Dianna Repp, Community Board Room, District Office, free, 6-7 p.m.
  • March 6:  PCC PSESI’s Paramedic Program Graduation Ceremony, Catalina Magnet High School Auditorium, 3645 E. Pima, free, 6 p.m.
  • March 22:  PCC Truck Driver Training Program Open House, Truck Driver Training Center, 6680 S. Country Club Rd., free, noon-4 p.m., 206-2744.
  • April 27, 2013: Alberding Amble, 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk, Lincoln Park, 4325 S. Pantano Road,  registration on or before April 19 is $15 and $7, respectively; thereafter $20 and $10, respectively, 5K at 8 a.m. and fun run/walk at 9 a.m.

Ongoing Events*

*For more information on CFA performances, visit the Center for the Arts website or email CFA.

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