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April 2, 2026

  • College Updates
    • Help Us Amplify Student Voices
    • Media Production Extends Turnaround Times
    • Notice of Minor Updates to View
    • Give Feedback on Employee Tuition Waiver Revisions
    • TSRA Car Show at Downtown Campus April 11
    • Procurement Services eCatalog-Purchase in Effect
    • 3D Mammograms April 9; Schedule Biometric Screenings
    • TLC Teaching and Learning Symposium April 10
    • 2026-2027 Benefits Open Enrollment Set for April 13-27
    • April 24 Digital Accessibility Deadline Reminder
    • Support Students at NC3 Signing Day/Focus on Your Future
    • Literary Icon Cherrie Moraga Gives RRG Lecture
    • Commencement Regalia on Sale for Faculty
    • Pima Foundation Golf Tourney, May 30
    • Find Career Opportunities on Pima’s Jobs Webpages
    • Share Your Suggestions with ODR
    • 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 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.

Media Production Extends Turnaround Times
The College’s Media Production team is currently managing a high volume of requests during a period of staffing transition. As a result, turnaround times for new projects may be longer than usual, typically three weeks or more.

The team will make every effort to accommodate time-sensitive needs; however, expedited or rush requests cannot be guaranteed at this time. To help ensure the best possible support, we encourage you to submit detailed project requests as early as possible when planning upcoming work with specific deadlines.

If you have questions or would like guidance on timing or project planning, please email marketing@pima.edu.

Notice of Minor Updates to View
These minor updates will be available to view for 21 days – not open for comments:

  • AP 1.01.01: Development of Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
  • BP 1.02: Interpretation of Revised Policies
  • BP 1.12: Chancellor Emeritus
  • BP 2.18: College Compliance — Replaced the term "EthicsPoint Hotline" with "College's Ethics and Compliance Hotline"
  • AP 2.18.01: College Compliance Program
  • BP 6.01: Board and College Relationship with General Counsel
  • AP 6.01.01: Legal Services
  • BP 8.01: Facilities Operations & Maintenance
  • BP 11.03: Environmental Health and Safety

Give Feedback on Employee Tuition Waiver Revisions
Based on employee input, the All Employee Representative Council (AERC) proposes these revisions to the College’s Employee Handbook:

The revised policy will be posted for review and feedback through April 17 on the Employee Page in MyPima. Employees are encouraged to provide feedback using the Feedback Form, linked in the “Draft to Review” section.

TSRA Car Show at Downtown Campus April 11
For one Saturday each spring, Downtown Campus transforms into a showcase of chrome, craftsmanship and classic cool. This year, the Tucson Street Rod Association (TSRA) 51st Anniversary Rodders Days Car Show is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 11.

The show features pre-1996 vehicles, including street rods, trucks, muscle cars, rat rods and customs, race cars, special interest and electric vehicles. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of attractions such as antique engines, tractors and mining equipment and vintage campers, as well as food vendors.

Pima Dean of Applied Technology Greg Wilson and his team will offer tours of the Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology and Construction learning centers. Guests can learn more about the College’s hands-on career programs and see state-of-the-art classrooms.

Admission and parking are free, and spectators of all ages are welcome. Vehicle participants, please register in advance online. Please note: No day-of-show registration.

Procurement Services eCatalog-Purchase in Effect
Procurement Services is excited to introduce eCatalog-Purchase, the new web-based ordering platform designed specifically for Pima College staff and faculty.

The new catalogs are accessible on the Procurement Services Department page on MyPima.

ESM Ellucian PCC e-Procure Dashboard was discontinued March 31.

3D Mammograms April 9; Schedule Biometric Screenings
Employees in the Pima Healthy Rewards Program have these opportunities for Onsite 3D Mammograms and Biometric Screenings to earn Pima Healthy Rewards points:

  • Onsite 3D Mammograms: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 9, Downtown Campus; details, including links to schedule appointments, in the flyer (English and Spanish versions).
  • Biometric Screenings: Now through May 15, you may request a biometric screening at-home test kit or a voucher to visit a local lab. The flyer has details. You can register here.

If you have questions, contact the Employee Service Center Benefits Team, esc-benefits@pima.edu or 520-206-4945.

TLC Teaching and Learning Symposium April 10
Pima’s Teaching and Learning Center hosts its 2nd Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium April 10. The day is dedicated to collaboration, learning and teaching innovation. This event is an opportunity for instructors to learn from one another and build our teaching and learning community. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Learn more here.

  • What: TLC 2nd Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium
  • When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., April 10
  • Where: Downtown Campus, Advanced Manufacturing Building / Virtually on Zoom
  • Details: Tentative schedule, compensation information and registration form are here; pcc-tlc@pima.edu

2026-2027 Benefits Open Enrollment Set for April 13-27
This year, Pima’s annual benefits open enrollment will be conducted virtually, with one-on-one virtual appointments available a few days each week. Changes will be effective July 1. Details to come.

April 24 Digital Accessibility Deadline Reminder
A reminder that new federal ADA standards take effect April 24.

Per Interim AP 2.01.02: 

  • All new digital content must meet these updated standards. 
  • Archived content must be clearly marked.

Please review the updated SOPs and implementation plan on MyPima. If you manage or procure digital content, watch this 11-minute overview video for essential guidance.

Support Students at NC3 Signing Day/Focus on Your Future
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and show their support for students at the annual NC3 Letter of Intent Signing Day/Focus on Your Future. The event celebrates students as they commit to their programs.

  • What: NC3 Letter of Intent Signing Day/Focus on Your Future
  • When: April 9
    • 8 a.m.: Student check-in and Focus on Your Future
    • 9:30 a.m.: Letter of Intent student signing
  • Where: Aviation Technology Center, 7211 S. Park Ave.

Literary Icon Cherrie Moraga Gives RRG Lecture
Pima’s Ethnic, Gender, Transborder Studies and Sociology Department presents literary icon Cherríe Moraga giving this year’s Raquel Rubio Goldsmith Lecture.

  • What: Raquel Rubio Goldsmith Lecture and Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon
  • When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 30
  • Where: Tucson Marriott University Park, 880 E. Second St.
  • Details: Buy a ticket or sponsor a table by April 23
  • Information: fhernandez@pima.edu

Moraga is an internationally recognized poet, essayist and playwright best known for her groundbreaking feminist anthology, “This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color.”

Among her many honors are the U.S. Artists Rockefeller Fellowship for Literature and Lambda Foundation Pioneer award. She is a Distinguished Professor Emerita In English at University of California, Santa Barbara. For more than two decades, she was an Artist in Residence at Stanford University.

Commencement Regalia on Sale for Faculty
Pima faculty can place 2026 Commencement cap and gown orders at any Pima Bookstore or online. Prices range from $100 to $162.

If you have questions about availability or ordering, email sm8471@bncollege.com.

Commencement Day 2026 is May 20, with ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Tucson Convention Center Arena. Ceremonies will be organized by academic programs. Details will be announced soon.

Pima Foundation Golf Tourney, May 30
Register today for Pima Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament at Skyline Country Club. For details, call 520-206-4809 or email golf@pimafoundation.org.

Find Career Opportunities on Pima’s Jobs Webpages
If you are looking to expand your career with the College, check out our recently posted positions on the Internal Careers Jobs Page.

FYI: Regarding Promotional (Non-Lateral) Internal Competitive Selection – An employee is placed on the appropriate step resulting in a 7.5% increase in their base pay, adjusted to the next higher step, or Step 1 of the appropriate salary range, whichever is greater, subject to the maximum of the pay range.

If you are looking for additional opportunities or know someone who may be interested in working at Pima, please visit the External Jobs Page.

Share Your Suggestions with ODR
The Office of Dispute Resources welcomes your ideas and feedback. If you have suggestions that are not formal complaints, email pcc-suggestions@pima.edu. ODR staff will review and share it with the appropriate department. Learn more on the ODR page in MyPima or call 520-206-4686.

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

  • High School Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator Pedro González, M.Ed., has been named 2-Year Academic Coach of the Year by the Association for Coaching and Tutoring Professionals last week at its 2026 annual conference in Seattle, Washington. He was one of the College’s first Success Coaches, starting in 2020, and partnered with Francisco Lizárraga to build our nationally recognized Men of Color Achievement Program.
  • The College’s Compliance and Ethics office announces Blanca Ramos, Director of Financial Aid Operations and Quality Control, as its Compliance Superstar for March. She is recognized for her exceptional work safeguarding sensitive data, enhancing data security for the College community and simplifying complex regulations to improve student experiences. Honoree stories can be found on the MyPima Compliance Superstars page. Any employee can nominate a colleague for the monthly award.

Pima Arts News
Here are ongoing and upcoming Pima Arts events:

  • April 6-May 8: Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, featuring top juried-selected student works; April 15: reception, 3-5 p.m., awards ceremony, 4 p.m.; Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus CFA
  • April 11, 7 p.m.: Guitar Orchestra Festival, featuring guitarists from Pima, Tucson Guitar Society; open mic 6:15 p.m.; West Campus CFA
  • April 20-Sept. 4: “Marietta Bernstorff: PatchWork Women from Oaxaca, Mexico” exhibition, uniting women artists, curators, educators and community leaders from Mexico and the U.S. to address violence against women, children and Mother Earth; April 23: reception 3-5 p.m.; West Campus Visual Arts Gallery
  • April 23-May 3: Pima Theater’s “Fairview,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that challenges perspectives on race and privilege; Proscenium Theatre, West Campus CFA; Thu.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Tickets: $15, $10 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups, PCC students receive one free ticket
  • April 27: Percussion Ensemble, directed by Trevor Barroero, D.M.A., featuring performances on more than two dozen instruments; 7 p.m.; West Campus CFA. Tickets: $15, $10 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups, PCC students receive one free ticket
  • Through May 27: “Adam Gilliland – Osculation” exhibition, Desert Vista Campus Art Gallery, dandres@pima.edu
  • Through Aug. 30: “Many Truths” student art exhibition, The Art Gallery@Downtown Campus, mcarreras@pima.edu
  • Through Oct. 31: “Michael Cajero – Dying Is an Integral Part of Life: Father” Exhibition, West Campus Health Science Art Gallery, dandres@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 of Events. If you have questions, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Pima Athletics News
Cheer on the baseball team in its home doubleheader Saturday:

  • April 4: Pima Baseball vs. Ottawa University Arizona Developmental Team (doubleheader), 12 p.m., West Campus Aztec Field

To see the latest winter sports playoff results, plus spring sports scores, news and more, 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.


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