As we gather for All College Day to mark the beginning of a new academic year, we reflect on this year’s theme:
Pima, Meet Yourself! Great People, Great Place
Take pride in the people who make Pima exceptional as well as the place we create together every day.
Celebrate the impact of our collective work, knowing every contribution strengthens our students, our colleagues and our community.
Free Parking Areas: Parking lots B and C and Lot C garage
8–9 a.m.
(7:30 a.m. doors open) //
Community Connect, Long Galleria
Swag pick-up
Hygiene products drop off (benefitting ARC Resource Center and Food Pantry & Pima's Hygiene Closet)
Breakfast & Cafe
Entertainment
Info Expo (programs, services and “Did you know?” moments across the College)
9:15 a.m. //
Opening
Welcome & Introductions
Andrew Plucker
Executive Director, Employee Service Center
Welcome Message
Karla Bernal Morales
Vice Chair, Governing Board
Marcy Euler, M.Ed., C.F.R.E.
President, Pima Foundation
Remarks: Roadmap to Resilience
Jeffrey P. Nasse, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Remarks: Charting the Course Through Student Success
Ian Roark, Ed.D.
Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Campus Spotlights: Movin' & Doin'
Aubrey Conover, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor of Campus Operations, West Campus:
Innovation in Action
Nina Corson, M.A., Vice President, Downtown Campus:
Workforce Ready, Future Focused
Jade Borne, Ph.D., Vice President, East Campus:
Growth, Grit & Student Success
Edgar Soto, M.Ed., Vice President, Desert Vista Campus:
Community Connection & Culture
Brian Stewart, Ed.D., Vice President, Northwest Campus:
Excellence in Motion
Michael Amick, MLA, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Digital Learning:
Flexible Access, Real Connection
11:20 a.m. //
Celebrating Our People - Our Newest Faculty Emeriti
Presented by Ian Roark, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, Kate Schmidt, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Kelly O’Keefe, Faculty Senate President
Employee Anniversary Recognition
Presented by Andrew Plucker, Executive Director, Elvia Bow, Assistant Director and Eric Welch, Financial Analyst II
Closing Moment
Andrew Plucker
12 p.m. //
Lunch on your own (Local Downtown restaurants, other businesses offering discounts)
Downtown Tucson Partnership thanks you for supporting local businesses.
1:45 p.m. //
Division, Program Area and Discipline Faculty Committee (DFC) and Department Meetings
Faculty, administration, and many staff will attend designated meetings if one is scheduled. View page here
Staff Meetings
Staff members, please consult your leadership regarding scheduled afternoon team gatherings.
If your department or area is not holding a meeting, return to work in your respective operational area.
4 p.m. //
Faculty Senate
West Campus, Tucson Building, HG10 (Saguaro Room)
The committee meets the first Friday of each month via Google Meet at 10 a.m. View the agenda for the next meeting on Sept. 4.
Each campus will have an all-campus meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28. Watch for an email from your Campus Vice President with event details.
Notes //
All College Day Committee
Christy Camargo - Chair
Jonas Camp
Tom Casey
Nina Corson
Himelda Davidson
Dina Doolen
Josh Lamoreaux
Chris Mayer
Michelle Mire
Steve Mendoza
Dan Pinard
Francine Tupiken Ruelas
Angie Wesson
Special Thanks
Downtown Tucson Partnership
Pima Community College Police, PCCTV and Downtown/West Campus Facilities departments
PCC Music Department Band: Homero Ceron, Anne Grimes, D.M.A. (lead), Michael Lich, Mark Nelson, D.M.A., and Chris Will
