Dive deeper into the stories, announcements, and events you may have seen in The Brief or other email communications from the University.
Dear 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, 2021As we look forward to being together again on campus this fall, we are asking all faculty and staff to report their vaccination status. The information you provide will only be accessible by you, the Simmons Health Center and their supporting staff, and will be reported in aggregate to determine our community vaccination rates.
July 13, 2021All members of the Simmons Medical plan should expect a welcome package from Health Equity (HEQ), the Simmons Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) vendor. HEQ will manage the Simmons HRA account for eligible medical claims. Additional information for the HRA can be found on the benefits website.
July 8, 2021Due to pandemic-driven shutdowns, last year Blue Cross temporarily waived cost share for non-COVID telehealth services. As vaccines roll out and states begin to reopen, the waiver of cost share for non-COVID services will end on July 1, 2021. We will continue to waive member cost share for COVID-19 related telehealth services, as well as […]
June 22, 2021Massachusetts recently passed the Emergency Paid Sick Leave law. This law provides up to 1 week of time off due to certain COVID-related issues. Please use the COVID Special Leave time in Workday should you need to request time off for COVID-related purposes. Note: in order to comply with State guidelines, you will be sent a confidential survey […]
June 22, 2021Simmons employees are eligible for discounted tickets to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH. Purchase tickets using password Econ110.
June 17, 2021View 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, 2021