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The Deep Dive

Dive deeper into the stories, announcements, and events you may have seen in The Brief or other email communications from the University.

‘Effective Online Instruction’ Webinar Series

Simmons’ membership to The Council of Independent Colleges has granted us access to a series of webinars on online instruction. The series includes: Welcoming Students to Your Online EnvironmentThursday, April 2, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Managing Your Online PresenceMonday, April 6, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Organizing Your Online CoursesThursday, April 9, 2:00 p.m. Planning and Facilitating Quality […]

Blue Cross Blue Shield Waves Cost-Sharing for TeleHealth Services

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Simmons’ health plan provider, is waiving all member cost-share (co-pays, co-insurance, or deductibles) for members who receive care via, phone, video or telehealth in place of an office visit for COVID-19 and non-COVID related services received from an in-network provider. Effective March 16 and for the duration of the Massachusetts state […]

March 31, 2020

Virtual Teaching Community: Biweekly Check-In Sessions

The Provost’s Office and the Center for Excellence in Teaching are offering three Virtual Teaching Community check-in sessions. Please join these sessions for many types of support: to connect with colleagues and share experiences, talk through challenges that arise with your courses, and get connected with resources. We’ll help answer your questions or connect you […]

Staff Advisory Committee Updates On Enabling Moves

Thank you to all staff who have shared their thoughts about the upcoming enabling moves. We wanted to share a few updates we received in response to the questions and concerns you submitted via form:

#GetUpAndMoveMondays Sports Med Social Media Video-Series

Shelby Starkey, on behalf of the Simmons Sports Medicine Department, will be posting a video series every Monday called #GetUpAndMoveMonday.

March 30, 2020

Immediate Suspension of In-Person Research Activities

The novel COVID-19 is impacting our communities, and the Simmons University IRB places the health of all individuals as the most important priority.

March 30, 2020

Reminder: Remote Work Forms Due Friday

As a reminder, faculty and staff have until Friday, March 20 to submit your remote working forms to HR.

March 19, 2020

A Note About Tuition and Room and Board Refunds

As a result of the operational changes in response to COVID-19 students and their families have been asking about refunds.

March 19, 2020

TIAA – Market Volatility Resources

Worried about your investments during this time of market volatility? TIAA has put together the following resources to help educate and inform customers.

March 18, 2020

MBTA Schedule Changes

The MBTA announced schedule changes with subway, commuter rail, ferries and buses all affected. Check the MBTA website to see if your regular route is impacted.

March 18, 2020
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