@PimaNews

February 19, 2009

Contents

• College Updates
  • Board of Governors' Meeting Update
  • Reminder: Computer Downtime Scheduled for Rodeo Break
  • Accreditation Self-Study Focus Groups
  • Join the PCC Team for the 11th Annual 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!
  • Training: PCC Web Content: writing, editing, approving
  • Pima People
• Accreditation Update
• Upcoming Events
• Ongoing Events

College Updates

Board of Governors’ Meeting Update
At the February 18, 2009 Board of Governors’ meeting, the Board endorsed a resolution for the PCC Foundation to accept funds from the Pascua Yaqui tribe.  The funds would provide scholarships for students to attend the Desert Vista Student Success Institute.

Additionally, the Board approved an extension of the existing Registered Nursing contract with the Carondelet Health Network. 

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

   Beginning:   Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.
   Until: Monday, Mar. 2 at 6 a.m.

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.

Accreditation Self-Study Focus Groups
To meet Criterion 5 in the NCA Self-study process for reaccreditation, the College will begin holding focus groups. Attend and give your input on this very important aspect of the College’s self-study process. The schedule for this first round of focus groups is:

More information on the focus groups and self-study is available on the the Reaccreditation Activities website.

Join the PCC Team for the 11th Annual 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure!
Join your PCC colleagues for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at 8:00 am on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Reid Park. The event will include a 1K (.64 miles) or 5K (3.2 miles) non-competitive walks or competitive run and kid's events. Event proceeds will benefit local breast cancer programs for education, screening, treatment and national research. Visit www.komensaz.org/race.html for race details and registration.

To join the PCC team, contact one of the 2009 PCC Race for the Cure Liaisons

• CC: Patricia Oller, x-6577, poller@pima.edu
• DVC: Marilynn Sando, x-5099, msando@pima.edu
• DO/MS: Aleksandra Knezevic, x-4834, aknezevic@pima.edu
• DC: Barbara Hartline, x-7045, bhartline@pima.edu
• EC: Lesley Johnston, x-7619, ljohnston@pima.edu
• NWC: Daisy Rodriguez Pitel, x-2118, drodriguezpitel@pima.edu
• WC: Diane Miller, x-6072, dbmiller@pima.edu

Training: PCC Web Content: writing, editing, approving
Training classes are required for those responsible for maintaining PCC web pages.  Editors are required to complete the editing course, and approvers the approving course. Both editors and approvers must complete the Writing for the Web class.  Access is granted following successful completion of the training. Sessions are currently available. 

Register in ED. Log into My Pima>@work tab>log into ED>Catalog>Instructor Led Sessions>.

Pima People

• Dr. Raul Ramirez, Vice Chancellor for Community Relations, was honored as a 2009 Ms. Rosa Parks Living History Maker. The 2009 honorees were selected by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for the contributions made to the Tucson community.

Accreditation Update
The following is a continuation of an article by Theresa Riel from @Pimanews, February 4 and 11, 2009.

The following recommendations were developed and are in the process of being implemented in FY 2008-09:

1. Develop and offer “2nd Generation” SLO Assessment Working Sessions for Full-Time Faculty.
   1. Create new SLO assessment working sessions focused on practical assessment skills, utilization of data, and reporting (four in February and March).
   2. Deliver workshops to faculty in a variety of modalities (group, individual, electronically).
2. Continue financial support of SLO Facilitators and Discipline Leaders infrastructure.
   1. Continue financial support to five SLO Facilitators through reassigned time.
   2. Continue financial support to 65 Discipline Leaders.
   3. Continue financial support to send SLO Teams to HLC workshops/conferences.
3. Continue financial support of Adjunct Faculty participation in SLO assessment.
   1. Offer “2nd Generation” SLO assessment working sessions to adjunct faculty twice in spring, and twice in fall.
   2. Pay for up to 200 adjunct faculty to participate in two-hour work sessions.
4. Support the utilization of technology in SLO Processes.
   1. Purchased and now implementing the recommended SLO assessment data management system.
   2. Offer SLO training on the new Employee Development (ED) system.
5. Enhance College-wide communications about Student Learning Outcomes.
   1. Develop brochures and presentation materials to communicate the College’s Student Learning Outcomes to students and the general public.
   2. Publish an electronic newsletter for Faculty on Student Learning Outcomes assessment.
   3. Increase the information on Student Learning Outcomes available on the College Web Page.
6. Align Student Learning Outcomes efforts with Accreditation Self-Study activities.
   1. Add Coordinator of Accreditation Self-Study as a member of the Student Learning Outcomes Committee.
   2. SLO Committee members assist with the HLC Criteria 3 Section of the Accreditation Self Study Report.

Finally, we are interested in knowing what’s not perfect in our programs and how we can improve upon it. Individual instructors are encouraged to participate in the discussion. We want you to contribute toward the data that show PCC’s programs are well thought out and feedback from the faculty is used to make them better.

Upcoming Events

• February 19: Health Care Community Forum, “Health Care in Pima County Community Forum”, West Campus Center for the Arts Recital Hall at 6:00 pm
• February 20: Public Lecture, “Climate Change & Water in Southern Australia” by Professor Jennifer McKay at the East Campus Community Room (L-101), 10:30 am
• 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 7:30 pm
• February 26-27: Rodeo Holiday
• February 27: First 5-week Session Ends
• February 28: Second 5-week Session Begins
• March 3: Lecture Under the Stars, “Our Star: The Sun” by Dr. Mark Giampapa at the East Campus Outdoor Learning Center, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
• March 5: Discovering Southern Arizona Lecture Series, Flavors of Southern Arizona: A PCC Study Tour Sampler at the Community Campus at 6:30 pm
• March 8: “Mano a Mano – the Piano Faculty” Concert, CFA Recital Hall, 3:00 pm. For more information, call 206-6986
• March 10: Women’s History through Fashion: Power, Pants and Petticoats at the Downtown Campus, Amethyst Room from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
• March 10: Wind Ensemble Concert, CFA Proscenium Theatre at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 206-6986
• March 12: Chorale & College Singers Concert, CFA Proscenium Theatre at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 206-6986
• March 14 – 15: Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Festival at the Northwest Campus. Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• March 25: Discovering Southern Arizona Lecture Series, FreshInk: Student Stories from Sunnyside and Desert View High Schools at Sunnyside High School, 1725 E. Bilby Rd, 6:30 pm
• March 26: Health Care Community Forum, West Campus Center for the Arts Recital Hall at 6:00 pm

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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