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Nov. 5, 2026

  • College Updates
    • Help Us Share More Pima Student Stories
    • Marketing and AI Usage Policy
    • Months of Caring Continues with Pamper the Pets
    • Policy Review
    • 21-Day Comment Period for Proposed Employee Handbook Revisions
    • Accessibility in the LMS Community of Practice
    • Ally Fix Your Content Day is Nov. 10
    • Volunteers Needed for Arizona STEM Adventure
    • Web Intelligence Interactive Report Training Nov. 10
    • Volunteers Needed for Nov. 10 Scholarship Fair
    • Using AI Tools Securely at Pima
    • AI Community of Practice & Play: Learn to Create Gemini Skills
    • Market on the Move at Downtown Campus Nov. 12
    • Submit Your Work to Cababi Magazine
    • Help Shape Academic Technology at Pima
    • FY 2027 Staff Professional Development Fund Application Open
    • Volunteers Needed at Nov. 10 Scholarship Fair
    • Federal Work Study Position Request Period Open
    • Find Career Opportunities on Pima’s Jobs Webpages
    • Share Your Suggestions with ODR
  • Pima People
  • Pima Arts News
  • Pima Athletics News
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Help Us Share More Pima Student Stories
Pima’s marketing is putting real students front and center to showcase their unique Pima journeys and let their voices shine. If you 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, email marketing@pima.edu.

Marketing and AI Usage Policy
With the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create marketing materials, the College Marketing and Media Production offices are developing guidelines for its appropriate use. Before creating flyers or other marketing materials, please consult with your marketing coordinator. They can assist with meeting your marketing needs in a way that maintains authenticity, meets ADA requirements and aligns with the College’s brand identity standards. If you’re not sure who your marketing coordinator is, email marketing@pima.edu.

Months of Caring Continues with Pamper the Pets
As part of Pima’s 2026 United Way Months of Caring campaign, help provide comfort, care and a little extra love to dogs and cats awaiting their forever homes at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). Nov. 16-20 donate food, toys and more at any campus library.

Plus, stop by Pamper Pets Drive & Information Fairs at West Campus Library 9-11 a.m., Nov. 17 and Downtown Campus Library 9-11 a.m., Nov. 19. Besides donating supplies, you can meet special animal guests and learn from community experts about local resources. You’ll also be able to complete a printed pledge form if you prefer that to the online form. Goodies will be available.

Pima’s Months of Caring Campaign runs through Nov. 30. Please complete this pledge form today and make a difference!

Policy Review
The following minor updates will be available for the 21-day review (not open for comments) at pima.edu/about-pima/leadership-policies/policies/drafts/index.html:

  • BP 3.31: Student Conduct, Ethics and Complaint Resolution — No Revisions
  • BP 3.45: Athletic Mission and Principles — No Revisions
  • AP 3.25.05: Program Review — Revised
  • AP 3.30.02: Learning Communities — Deletion
  • AP 3.31.01: Student Complaints — Revised
  • AP 3.31.02: Student Codes — No Revisions
  • AP 3.45.02: Athletic Department Compliance — Revised
  • AP 3.45.03: Athletic Department Code of Conduct — Revised

21-Day Comment Period for Proposed Employee Handbook Revisions
Based on employee feedback, the All Employee Representative Council (AERC) is proposing revisions to the College’s Employee Handbook. Employees can review the proposed changes and share feedback on the Employee Page in MyPima during the comment periods listed below.

To share feedback, use the Feedback Form linked in the “Draft to Review” section.

Accessibility in the LMS Community of Practice
The Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) invites employees to join Accessibility in the LMS Community of Practice to discuss accessibility challenges, share experiences and explore practical ways to improve course accessibility.

Upcoming sessions:

  • Nov. 10 and 25, 9-10 a.m.
  • Dec. 9, 9-10 a.m.

Visit the TLC Calendar for meeting information. You also can schedule a one-on-one Accessible Design Coaching appointment with Lucy Chester.

Ally Fix Your Content Day is Nov. 10
Join your Pima colleagues on Nov. 10 to make course content more accessible. In D2L, select Tools, then Ally Course Report to review and fix accessibility issues in your course. Every improvement makes a difference.

Need help? Attend the Accessibility in the LMS Community of Practice on Nov. 10, from 9- 10 a.m., for guidance on course accessibility.

Resources: Ally guides | Course Report instructions

Watch your employee email for more information about Fix-a-Thon activities and prizes.

If you have questions, email pcc-ally@pima.edu. Thank you for helping make course content more accessible for everyone.

Volunteers Needed for Arizona STEM Adventure
Volunteers are needed 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Nov. 20 to help with Arizona STEM Adventure, an event that brings together about 1,000 students in grades four through eight for hands-on science and engineering activities.

Volunteer duties include helping with parking, giving directions, assisting exhibitors, and setting up and cleaning up.

To volunteer, complete the Arizona STEM Adventure Volunteer form by Nov. 7. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the form. Volunteers can earn two Pima Healthy Rewards points. If you have questions, contact Susan Kramer, Teleia Taumanu or Dani Wright.

Web Intelligence Interactive Reports Training Nov. 10
Register for the Nov. 10 FY27 Web Intelligence (WebI) Interactive Reports training through the Organizational Effectiveness & Development (OED) site.

To register:

  • Log in to MyPima/My Career Center
  • Search for the training
  • Click Request next to the session you want to attend

If you have questions or need assistance, email Organizational Effectiveness & Development, opd@pima.edu, or Özlem Kacira, okacira@pima.edu.

Volunteers Needed for Nov. 10 Scholarship Fair
The College is hosting its fourth Annual Scholarship Fair 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 10 at the West Campus Gymnasium. Students can explore scholarship opportunities, learn about ways to support their education and connect directly with donors. Please share the event flyer with students and encourage them to attend.

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is also seeking volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers can earn two Pima Healthy Rewards points for participating.

To volunteer, complete the Scholarships Event Volunteer Form to sign up. If you have any questions, email scholarships@pima.edu.

Using AI Tools Securely at Pima
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a more common part of our daily work. As we find new ways to use these tools, it is important to understand how to protect PCC’s data and use AI responsibly.

Here are three important reminders to help keep College information secure:

  1. Protect sensitive information: Never enter nonpublic, sensitive or personally identifiable information (PII) into public AI platforms like ChatGPT or Claude. Sharing this information outside approved College systems can put data security and privacy at risk.
  2. Use College-provided Gemini: When AI is appropriate for your work, use the College-provided Gemini account. The College’s enterprise agreement provides additional data protections and ensures that your prompts are not used to train external models. However, you should still remove all PII and information protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) before submitting prompts.
  3. Use Grammarly for writing support: If you need help drafting or improving emails, Grammarly is available to College employees. To request a license, submit a software request ticket and select "Grammarly" from the software list.

Protecting College data is a shared responsibility. For additional guidance, helpful resources and best practices, visit the AI@Pima page in MyPima.

AI Community of Practice & Play: Learn to Create Gemini Skills
The AI Community of Practice & Play (AICPP) meets every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. on Zoom. At the next meeting on Nov. 10, learn how to create a Skill with Gemini as Google phases out Gems and replaces them with Skills.

Join us to learn how to build a customized, automated task to support your work. No prior experience is needed. All employees are welcome to drop in with questions, share ideas or listen and learn. Join the meeting here.

For more information, including the AICPP meeting calendar, visit the ai@pima pages on MyPima.

Market on the Move at Downtown Campus Nov. 12
Market on the Move (MOM) will be at the Downtown Campus 9-11 a.m., Nov. 12. Fresh produce and other food items will be available for purchase while supplies last.

  • $5 boxes: Available to Pima employees and students. Walk-up station at the southwest corner of the Science and Technology (ST) Building.
  • $10 boxes: Available to everyone. Drive-through station in the northwest parking lot, west of the Advanced Manufacturing Building (Building M).

Purchases are cash only and first-come, first-served. You can purchase multiple boxes for friends, family or neighbors. View location information and volunteer opportunities, check the MOM schedule, or explore additional community resources. If you have questions, email Kristy Snowden, ksnowden1@pima.edu.

Submit Your Work to Cababi Magazine
Cababi Art & Literary Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2026-27 issue through Jan. 25.

Pima’s official art and literary magazine showcases creative work of full- and part-time faculty, staff and administrators. Submissions are welcome in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, visual arts and live performance.

Help Shape Academic Technology at Pima
Faculty and staff are invited to express interest in serving on the new Academic Technology Committee, which will begin meeting in spring 2027. The committee will help guide technology decisions that support teaching, learning and student success while improving communication between academic areas and IT.

Members will be selected to represent different departments and areas of expertise across the College. 

To be considered, read the committee description and complete the interest form by Dec. 10. If you have questions, contact Josie Milliken, Ph.D., jlmilliken@pima.edu.

FY 2027 Staff Professional Development Fund Application Open
The application period for the Fiscal Year 2027 Staff Professional Development (SPD) Fund is open and applications are currently being reviewed.

Eligible regular full-time nonexempt and exempt staff (director level and below) may apply using the FY27 application. Faculty and adjunct faculty should contact their division for information about Faculty Professional Development funding.

To help ensure equitable access to limited funding, no more than two employees from the same department may use SPD funds to attend the same conference or training. This allows more employees across the College to benefit from professional development opportunities. Before submitting your application, discuss it with your supervisor. Your supervisor must email their approval to pcc-staffprofessionaldevelopment@pima.edu before your application can be reviewed. The FY27 application, eligibility requirements, guidelines and policies are available on the Organizational Effectiveness & Development page on MyPima, in the Employee section under Human Resources. If you have questions, email pcc-staffprofessionaldevelopment@pima.edu.

Federal Work Study Position Request Period Open
If you want to hire a Federal Work Study student employee for your department for 2026-2027, submit your request here.

Before a position will be posted, the student employee supervisor must complete the mandatory FWS Supervisor Training. If you have questions, email fws@pima.edu.

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 your submission with the appropriate department. Learn more on the ODR page in MyPima or call 520-206-4686.

Pima People

The College’s Compliance and Ethics Office has named Melissa Stoddart its October Compliance Superstar.

As director of compliance for additional locations, Stoddart strengthened oversight of PCC’s additional locations and Dual Enrollment programs to align operations with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards. She also established new processes and developed a tracking dashboard to improve accountability and support consistent compliance.

The College is grateful for her commitment to institutional integrity.

Read more honoree stories on the MyPima Compliance Superstars page. All employees are encouraged to nominate a colleague for this monthly award.

Pima Arts News

Here are ongoing and upcoming Pima Arts events:

  • Nov. 12: Reception for “Artists from the Border: Oscar Bernal & Alejandro Macias”, 5-7 p.m.; Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus Center for the Arts (CFA); the exhibit, which runs through Dec. 11, explores identity, culture, and life along the U.S.-Mexico border through portraiture, abstraction and contemporary painting
  • Nov. 16-Jan. 29, 2027: Visual and Digital Arts Student Exhibition showcases the creativity, talent and artistic growth of Pima students through a variety of works created during the 2026 semesters; Nov. 18: reception 2-4 p.m.; West Campus Visual Arts Gallery
  • Nov. 21: Piano Day features performances from a diverse lineup of Pima piano faculty, students and alumni; 3 p.m.; Recital Hall, West Campus CFA
  • Through May 28, 2027: “The Human Condition: Berlin Prints & Intaglio Plates” by James G. Davis features intaglio prints, original zinc and copper plates, and materials from “The Berlin Book,” a limited-edition portfolio created by Davis while he worked in Berlin. From the collection of Tucson collector John Wells, the exhibition highlights Davis’ printmaking process and the international influences that shaped his work. West Campus Health Sciences Art Gallery
  • Through May 28, 2027: “Illuminations of Sacred Paper: Trudi Connolly” features intricate, hand-cut paper collages by Tucson artist and scholar Trudi Connolly; West Campus Visual Arts Gallery

Interested in volunteering? PCC’s Center for the Arts is looking for volunteer ushers for events throughout the 2026-27 season. Ushers assist patrons before performances and enjoy the show for free. For more information, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Unless otherwise noted, Pima Arts programs and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Visit the Pima Arts Calendar of Events for details.

Pima Athletics News

Cheer on Pima’s baseball and softball teams in their home games on Saturday.

  • Nov. 7: Pima Baseball’s Rich Alday Memorial Golf Tournament, registration: 6:30-7:15 a.m.; shotgun start 7:30 a.m., El Rio Golf Course
  • Nov. 7: Pima Women’s Basketball NJCAA Division II National Championship Ring Ceremony, 5:30 p.m., Alumni Game, 6 p.m., Aztec Gymnasium, West Campus

To see the latest 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.


@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. The Marketing Office publishes this e-newsletter every Thursday during the semester, except when the College is closed for a holiday or break, and every other week during the summer. Please send announcements and news items – 75 words or fewer – to pimanews@pima.edu by noon on Monday. Check any links before sending your item. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews webpage. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.

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