Dive deeper into the stories, announcements, and events you may have seen in The Brief or other email communications from the University.
We are pleased to announce the new Remote Work Request process for employees now available in Workday. First, a proposal must be sent to your manager for review. Next, an agreement will go to your manager and Vice President or Dean for review. Both direct and indirect managers are able to view completed agreements using […]
July 28, 2021Student Affairs is looking for faculty and staff to join the Street Team and assist with student move-in this August. This is a great way to meet other employees and new students in our community. Learn more and complete the sign-up form by Friday, August 6. Email questions to Corey Zohlman.
July 26, 2021The Return To Campus Team is looking for volunteers to serve as Welcome Back Ambassadors to greet returning employees. Ambassadors will receive a sneak peek at the new campus renovations along with other important information to be a helpful resource for your colleagues. We will offer two-hour time slots for volunteers during the first two […]
July 23, 2021Simmons Community Engagement is excited to offer a limited number of stipends for faculty to design a new service-learning course, or add service-learning to a course. Stipends will be accompanied by course design support from Community Engagement and the Center for Faculty Excellence. Full-time faculty members offering a new service-learning course in the 2022-2023 academic […]
July 23, 2021If you are an existing FY21 FSA enrollee, the deadline for incurring FY21 FSA expenses is December 31, 2021. This is an extension due to COVID, and will not apply to future years. Claims for FY21 FSA expenses must be filed on or before January 15, 2022 with ConnectYourCare. Note: any money left unclaimed is forfeited.
July 23, 2021Medical plan participants are required to call Express Scripts to continue to receive their prescription at their local pharmacy. When you fill your first prescription for this fiscal year, you will receive a message from your pharmacy to call Express Scripts at 1-800-892-5119. Please contact Express Scripts before your 3rd refill, or you may experience delays refilling medication.
July 23, 2021As offices around the world prepare for a post-pandemic normal, Google Calendar is introducing a new option that lets users specify whether they’ll be attending a meeting on their calendar virtually, or in-person. The new RSVP option will appear directly in your Google Calendar invite, allowing users to select “Yes, in a meeting room” or “Yes, joining […]
July 23, 2021As we have entered a new fiscal year, new benefit elections are now in effect. Please review your payslips and email [email protected] if you have questions or encounter any issues with your deductions.
July 20, 2021The Organizational Development Learning Institute (ODLI) is launching three professional development courses focused on building essential leadership and administration skills, and advancing careers. Visit the ODLI website to learn more. Performance Management Supervisory,* Wednesday, July 21 | Register Leadership Enhancement Program, Wednesday, September 15 | Register Career Advancement Program, Thursday, October 14 | Register *Required […]
July 20, 2021Dear Faculty and Staff, We will welcome over 400 first years and many first-time on-campus sophomores to their new home on the Simmons Residence Campus in less than a month. Each move-in day, we collaborate with many offices to create a smooth and welcoming experience for students, including our Admissions, Administrative Services, Conference Services, Facilities, […]
July 14, 2021