Dive deeper into the stories, announcements, and events you may have seen in The Brief or other email communications from the University.
View the key takeaways from the “What to Expect this Fall Panel” featuring Renique Kersh, VP for Student Affairs; Alicia LaPolla, Assistant Dean for First-Year Programs; and Kelly Hager, Interim Dean of Undergraduate Education. Watch the recording to hear their discussion of what incoming first-year students can expect this summer and during their first semester […]
June 17, 2021View the recording and presentation slides from the Community Meeting with President Wooten on Friday, June 13.
June 17, 2021The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC), formerly Staff Council, is seeking nominations for members. The SAC collaborates with HR and other departments on university-wide projects and initiatives, providing a staff perspective to the administration. The Committee meets monthly, holding additional meetings as needed. If you are interested, please submit a nomination form. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 2.
June 17, 2021Simmons Technology has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide our faculty, staff and students 24/7 access to online software training. Available for free to faculty, staff, and enrolled students, LinkedIn Learning offers an extraordinary breadth of training modules. Learn how to log in and start exploring!
June 17, 2021TIAA is available year round for one-on-one consultations. To set up a complimentary individual consultation with TIAA, call 1-866-843-5640 (M-F, 9 am-8 pm) or visit TIAA.
June 17, 2021Simmons’ annual performance review period for staff hired on or before January 1, 2021 begins soon. The self-evaluation period starts July 1 and ends August 9. Your manager will then schedule a time for you to review the completed evaluation together. Once finalized, the evaluation is uploaded into Workday. For further assistance, please schedule an appointment […]
June 17, 2021A big welcome to the first CompleteDegree@Simmons cohort who started classes today, Monday May 24. CompleteDegree@Simmons is a 100 percent online program for adult learners. The inaugural cohort of 29 students come from nine states, range in age from 22-69 years old, and include 12 first generation students. These students have many inspiring stories that […]
May 24, 2021
View updated slides from the 2021 Service Awards to recognize additional essential workers, including those in Advancement, Health Services, and Benefits and Payroll. These workers have been on campus throughout the pandemic helping our community. Thank you to all of our Simmons essential workers for your service!
May 21, 2021
Join VP of Student Affairs Dr. Renique Kersh for an informal town hallmeeting to share your insights and ideas for improving the studentexperience. These sessions will provide a forum for thought-sharing relatedto the experiences of all Simmons students; online, in-person,undergraduate, and graduate. Please also feel free to share yoursuggestions directly if you are unable to […]
March 30, 2021Promotion, tenure, and emerita/us status decisions are made at the February meeting of the Simmons Board of Trustees. This year, the Board met on Thursday February 11 and Friday February 12. Please join me in congratulating the following faculty members on their outstanding accomplishments and well-deserved promotions, granting of tenure, and granting of emeritus status: […]
February 17, 2021