@PimaNews

April 9, 2026

College Updates
- Join the Commencement Team for the May 20 Ceremonies
- Commencement Regalia on Sale for Faculty
- Help Us Amplify Student Voices
- Media Production Extends Turnaround Times
- Market On the Move Today
- 3D Mammograms Today; Schedule Biometric Screenings
- TLC Teaching and Learning Symposium April 10
- TSRA Car Show at Downtown Campus April 11
- 2026-2027 Benefits Open Enrollment Set for April 13-27
- PCC Writing Faculty Reading April 16
- Tucson Poetry Festival April 25
- Faculty, Staff Invited to Climate Community Day
- Notice of Minor Updates to View
- Give Feedback on Proposed Employee Handbook Revisions
- Remember These Digital Accessibility Deadlines
- Enroll in Documentation 101 on April 24
- Call to Presenter at Teaching Strategies Workshop
- Literary Icon Cherrie Moraga Gives RRG Lecture
- Cababi Awards May 14 at Downtown Campus
- 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 Arts News
Pima Athletics News
Employee Wellness
- Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Join the Commencement Team for the May 20 Ceremonies

The Commencement Committee needs a mighty team to assist at the College’s two commencement ceremonies on May 20. Ceremonies start at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

To help ensure a celebratory, low-stress experience for our 2026 graduates and guests, consider pitching in ushering, guiding graduates and faculty, or checking in graduates.

Because the College will be open that day:

Staff members should check in with their supervisor to arrange their reassignment to the TCC for the day.
Supervisors are urged to extend reasonable professional flexibility to allow their team members to participate. See the Chancellor’s Pima-all email of April 6 for reference.

You can sign up to help in any of these roles – and at one or both ceremonies – by completing this form, which has details on duties and time commitments. Everyone who pitches in at one of the ceremonies will receive two Pima Healthy Rewards Points.

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.

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.

Market on the Move Today

Pima employees can get fresh produce at affordable prices at Market on the Move today. Use the drive-thru west of the Downtown Campus Advanced Manufacturing Building at, and pay $10 for a box of fresh produce.

What: Market on the Move (MOM)
When: 9-11 a.m., today
Where: Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave., west parking lot and sidewalk by ST East
Details: For Pima employees and students, with limited public availability; or volunteer for a Pima MOM here.

If you prefer a smaller, more student-focused box, you can pay $5 at the walk-up station near the ST Building.

3D Mammograms Today; 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., today, 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

TSRA Car Show at Downtown Campus April 11

This year, the Tucson Street Rod Association (TSRA) 51st Anniversary Rodders Days Car Show is 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 11 at Downtown Campus.

The show features pre-1996 vehicles, including street rods, trucks, muscle cars, rat rods and customs, race cars, and 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.

Dean of Applied Technology Greg Wilson and his team will give tours of the Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology and Construction learning centers, home to hands-on career programs with state-of-the-art classrooms.

Admission and parking are free, and spectators of all ages are welcome.

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.

PCC Writing Faculty Reading April 16

The Communications Division presents a PCC Writing Faculty Reading at 6 p.m., April 16 in support of the award-winning student-run SandScript Art and Literature Magazine. Come to the Recital Hall at the West Campus Center for the Arts to hear writing faculty share their work. Donations to support SandScript will be accepted.

Tucson Poetry Festival April 25

The Tucson Poetry Festival on April 25 features a full day of workshops and readings by local and visiting poets.

What: Tucson Poetry Festival
When: April 25
- Writing Workshops: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Poetry Readings: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Amethyst Room, Downtown Campus
Details: Event flyer

Featured poets include Texas Poet Laureate and Presidential Award for Excellence recipient Cyrus Cassells, New Mexico Poet Laureate Catherine Strisik, Diné poet Amber McCrary and Tucson Poet Laureate Logan Phillips. The festival continues with an open mic at Talega Coffee at 11 a.m., April 26.

Faculty, Staff Invited to Climate Community Day

Faculty and staff are invited to Climate Community Day April 21. You’ll learn about the College’s efforts in sustainability and how to get involved in climate solutions, and meet community partners.

What: Climate Community Day, presented by PCC Climate Curriculum Group
When: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., April 21
Where: Amethyst Room, Downtown Campus
Cost: Free – come on your own, or bring your class
Details: Agenda; RSVP only required for lunch; cas-events@pima.edu

Notice of Minor Updates to View

These minor updates to Board Policies and Administrative Procedures are available to view for 21 days – not open for comments:

Board Policies

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
BP 8.01: Facilities Operations & Maintenance
BP 11.03: Environmental Health and Safety

Administrative Procedures

AP 1.01.01: Development of Board Policies and Administrative Procedures
AP 2.18.01: College Compliance Program
AP 6.01.01: Legal Services

Give Feedback on Proposed Employee Handbook Revisions

You are invited to review and give feedback on revisions to two sections of the Employee Handbook, as proposed by the All Employee Representative Council (AERC), based on employee input.

Tuition Waiver: Posted, March 26; Comment period ends, April 17
Annual Leave: Posted, April 9; Comment period ends, April 31

Visit the Employee Page in MyPima to review and provide feedback, using the Feedback Form, linked in the “Draft to Review” section.

Remember These Digital Accessibility Deadlines

A reminder that new federal ADA standards take effect April 24.

Note this deadline Per Interim AP 2.01.02:

Archived content must be clearly marked (April 15)

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.

Enroll in Documentation 101 on April 24

Supervisors and current Supervision in the 21st Century course participants only are urged to take Documentation 101 on April 24.

This interactive course is offered by Human Resources and focuses on the importance of documenting conversations with employees regarding performance or behavior issues. You’ll need access to a microphone and camera. In the course, you’ll review what to include in your documentation and offer tips to make the process as efficient as possible.

Call to Present at Teaching Strategies Workshop

Calling all instructors: Have you done something new and exciting in the classroom this past year or two? Did you change your teaching in a way that better supports student success? Then, please consider showcasing your talent and expertise this fall in the Teaching Strategies Workshop.

What: Teaching Strategies Workshop 2026

When: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 15 (lunch included)

Where: Azurite Room (M390) and nearby classrooms, Downtown Campus

Propose a session using this TSW Presentation Form. Selected faculty presenters and facilitators are compensated at a total of $140 (50-minute session preparation and presenting).

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 26 (new deadline)
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.

Cababi Awards May 14 at Downtown Campus

Come celebrate the creative work of your colleagues from across the College at the Cababi Art & Literary Magazine Award Ceremony, which is 5-6 p.m., May 14 in the Amethyst Room at Downtown Campus. Cababi is a publication featuring works by Pima employees at all levels.

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 Arts News

Here are ongoing and upcoming Pima Arts events:

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 15: Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition reception, 3-5 p.m., awards ceremony, 4 p.m.; the exhibit, featuring top juried-selected student works, runs through May 8; Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, 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

The baseball team has a single home game on Saturday:

April 11: Pima Baseball vs. Mesa Community College (single game), 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

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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