@PimaNews

January 28, 2009

Contents

• College Updates
  • Disposition of Surplus Property
  • Draft Board Regulation and Standard Practice Guides for Review
  • 40th Anniversary Website
  • Computer Downtime Scheduled for Rodeo Break
  • SPG 4006/AA Training: Drug and Alcohol Awareness
  • SPG 1505/BB Training: Mandatory Reporting
• Accreditation Update
• Pima People
• Upcoming Events

College Updates

Disposition of Surplus Property
The Facilities Department is responsible for the disposition of all surplus property, capital and non-capital. Surplus property is defined as any item of College property that is no longer required for the purpose it was acquired or the property becomes obsolete or worn to the extent that it is of no further value or upon the loss, destruction, or damage beyond economic repair. 

The property will be reported as excess and retired in accordance with Board Policy.  Board Policy: 2602 mandates that "property shall be disposed of by sealed bid, public auction, written quotation, trade-in or individual negotiation.” The policy does not permit disposal by donation.

In addition, equipment purchased with external grant and contract funds (especially federal) have to follow the conditions set forth in each grant and contract.  The Department of Public Safety is required to follow different A.R.S. regulations because they are a certified law enforcement agency.

Draft Board Regulation and Standard Practice Guides for Review
Drafts of Board Regulation, RG-3202/A: Course Materials and Standard Practice Guide, SPG-3202/AA: Course Materials, have been posted to the College policies website for review and public comment.  They will remain on the web for comment until February 13, 2009.

40th Anniversary Website
The College website now includes a suite of pages dedicated to PCC’s 40th Anniversary.  The pages include photographs through the College’s history, a timeline, and a guest book.  It is linked from the home page and can be found at www.pima.edu/anniversary.

Computer Downtime Scheduled for Rodeo Break
Due to a required system upgrade, MyPima and student email will be unavailable during Rodeo Break. 

During this period the following services will be unavailable:

• MyPima, including MyPima Course Homepages and files
• Student email accounts
• Student and employee services provided through MyPima

You will be able to access classes taught in Blackboard Vista through a special web page that will be provided in place of the usual MyPima login.

SPG 4006/AA Training: Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Pima Community College strives to achieve a drug free workplace while at the same time respecting the difficulties in life which may require support.  Detecting and preventing drug and alcohol abuse during working hours is one of the responsibilities in maintaining a safe work environment.  Participants in this workshop will learn the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse.  College policy and SPG-4006/AA will guide problem solving and decision making using case studies. 

Policy requires administrators and those who manage others to attend this training. 

Click here for additional information, including registration instructions.

SPG 1505/BB Training: Mandatory Reporting
Protecting the welfare of students is the most important responsibility of every professional educator. A.R.S. §13-3620 guides educators in this responsibility.  The College encourages faculty, adjunct faculty, adult education instructors, day care workers, and administrators to participate in the Mandatory Reporting training.  This training relates to SPG 1505/BB: Mandatory Reporting – Abuse of a Minor. You can participate in one of three learning environments:

Click here for additional information, including registration instructions.

Accreditation Update
The College has just unveiled a new reaccreditation web site.  The "PCC Reaccreditation Activities" website contains information on the self-study process and the members of the Steering Committee and its Subcommittees.  As the process continues to develop, more information will be posted, including information on how each Criterion is being developed.  The webpage ensures that the self-study process is transparent and public.

Pima People

• Pima Community College designers Julie Hecimovich, Shannon McBride-Olson and Bryce Morthland are finalists in the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Paragon Awards Competition.

Upcoming Events

• January 28: PCC Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, Constructed Works exhibition gallery talk, 11:30 am-12:30 pm and reception for the artists, 5:00 pm. Call the Gallery at 206-6942 for more information
• February 2: 14-week Late Start Term Begins
• February 8: College Goal Sunday, Downtown & Desert Vista Campus, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.  Volunteer opportunity to assist high school students attend college
• February 19: Health Care in Pima County Community Forum, West Campus, 6:00 pm
• February 25: Graduation Application Deadline
• February 25 – March 8: PCC Theatre Arts presents the musical “Footloose,” at the Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre.  Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm.  Opening celebration, “80’s Night,” February 26 at 7:30pm
• February 26-27: Rodeo Holiday
• February 27: First 5-week Session Ends
• February 28: Second 5-week Session Begins

Ongoing Events

• January 20 – March 6: PCC Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery presents the Constructed Works exhibition, featuring Alice Leora Briggs, Vicki Ragan and David Adix. Contact the Gallery at 206-6942 for hours and more information.

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