Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I find accreditation information?

Pima is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our most recent information for our Accreditation status is published on the main website. If you are looking for any third-party accreditation information that is available by program/certification if applicable. 

2.  Are you accredited?

Accreditation is a process that ensures colleges and universities provide high-quality education to students. PCC's accreditation is from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 

1. What is an Additional Location Site?

A site that PCC is currently running courses at will be considered an Additional Location site when the institution has more than 50% of any degree or certificate program being offered at that location. Prior to exceeding the 50% threshold PCC will need to request approval from our accreditation agency; the Higher Learning Commission and the Department of Education to add a new additional location. 

2. How do I apply for a new additional location?

To apply for a new additional location site you must complete the newest version of the Higher Learning Commission's (HLC) New Additional Location Application Form with assistance from your Academic Dean, Discipline Coordinator, Program Manager, Department Director, etc. as extensive data is required. PCC Leadership has determined that the institution will not apply for any new locations with HLC during the 2023-2024 academic year. 

1. How can I access eLumen?

You can access eLumen by loging in to your MyPima account. Go to the Employees Tab and select "Teach". Under the Course Management category select "Faculty SLO Interface (eLumen)." You can also watch this video on How to access eLumen. 

2. How can I enter CLO data?

CLO data is entered in the eLumen platform. Please watch this video for a step-by-step guide on how to enter your CLO data. 

3. When are CLO Assessments due?

Important CQI Deadlines for the Acedemic year, including CLO Data Entry, can be found here. 

4. When do I plan my assessment rubrics?

Important CQI Deadlines for the Acedemic year, including Rubric Planning, can be found here. 

5. Where can I find the eLumen assessment training videos?

eLumen training and help videos can be found here. 

6. Why am I not seeing my course sections after planning rubrics in eLumen?

Course sections and CRNs are manually pulled from Banner and uploaded into eLumen. The assessment team completes this task twice during the 16 week terms - once at the add/drop date and again around the withdraw date to ensure the rosters and active CRNs display accurately in eLumen. Important CQI Deadlines for the Acedemic year, including CLO Data Entry, can be found here. 

7. Who can I contact for assessment help?

You can contact our team by submitting a TDX Ticket and selecting the "Assessment" option. 

8. How can I get eLumen training?

eLumen training and help videos can be found here. You can also contact our team by submitting a TDX Ticket and selecting the "Assessment" option. 

9. Why are my courses not populating in eLumen?

Once course(s) data is loaded into eLumen, assessment rubrics must be planned by the discipline coordinators in order for faculty to be able to assess CLOs. An overview of how to plan assessment rubrics for a course so they can be assigned to CRNs and Faculty can be found here. 

Catalog

1. How do I access historical college catalogs?

All of the historical college catalogs can be found on the "Historical Catalogs" section of the catalog website. 

Curriculog

1. What is Curriculog?

Curriculog is a curriculum management system that allows user to import, launch and track curriculum changes within one system. 

2. What is my username and password?

Curriculog uses the same username and password as your MyPima 

3. How can I find a specific proposal?

A step-by-step guide on how to find a proposal can be found here. 

4. What do all of the symbols mean?

Click here for a link to all of the different symbols used within the system. 

5. Why can't I upload documents and/or leave a comment in the system?

Curriculog is set up so only those individuals on a step can leave a comment and/or upload documents. A step-by-step guide to leave a comment in the system can be found here as well as instruction on how to upload documents can be found here.

6. How do I know what step the proposal is on?

A step-by-step guide on how to identify where a proposal is at in the system and the details of that step can be found here.

7. How to calculate course load?

Instruction on how to calculate course load can be found here.

8. How to custom route a workflow?

Instruction on how to custom route a workflow can be found here.

9. How to launch a proposal and approve as the originator?

Instruction on how to launch a proposal and approve as the originator can be found here.

10.  What does grade mode mean?

Click here for more information.

11. What does selecting audit mean?

Click here for more information?

Courses/Programs

1. What is needed for a new course?

You can find information on the requirements for a new course here.

2. What documents do I need for a new program?

You can find information for a new program proposal here.

3. How do I substitute a course?

An approved Course Substitution, Exceptions and General Education Waiver Form must be received by CQI in order to process any substitution request. 

4. How do I waive a course?

For waiver of general education, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@pima.edu. 

5. How do I get a program total credit waiver?

An approved Course Substitution, Exceptions and General Education Waiver Form must be received by CQI in order to process a request to graduate with less than the required credits as published in the college catalog. 

6. How do I know if my course is occupational or transfer?

Click here for course classifications here.

MyDegreePlan

1. What is MyDegreePlan (MDP)?

MyDegreePlan (MDP) is a tool available to students that outlines required courses for a student’s declared program of study and is available in the Academics section of the MyPima student portal. 

Training

1. How can I get Curriculog Training?

To request Curriculog training put in a TDX ticket with our team, or view training videos here. 

1. What is CQI?

CQI is the Curriculum Quality Improvement Office. Some of the areas the department oversees are curriculum, catalog publication, assessment, program review, and HLC accreditation. For questions please submit a TDX ticket.

2. How can I submit a ticket to CQI?

Use a TDX ticket to request assistance and a CQI team member will get back to you within 24-48 hours.