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Simmons’ 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, 2021It happens to everyone: Your happiest moments dissipate, and you have little or no energy to work creatively and enthusiastically. When motivation is low, commitment, determination and passion are tested. Motivation is the energy that drives goal accomplishments and keeps you trying one more time- as needed for success. This seminar will provide employees with […]
February 9, 2021Faculty Fund for Research The upcoming Faculty Fund for Research internal competition proposals are due March 12, 11:59pm. Applications are accepted via InfoReady. The funding is limited to $2,500 per project. Faculty Development Funds & Graduate Travel Faculty Development Funds & Graduate Travel internal awards for virtual conferences taking place from February 1, 2021 through […]
February 3, 2021Feburary 11th, 20212:00 – 3:30pm The IRB will be hosting a “Tea with IRB” open office session with reviewers on February 11th from 2:00 – 3:30pm. Join us for a causal conversation and Q&A with reviewers. Faculty, Graduate Students, and Undergraduate Students are all welcome to attend. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
February 3, 2021Friday, February 5, 20219:30am – 10:30am Join your colleagues from COF and the NE Region for Networking and Community. Hosted by Colleges of the Fenway & NE HERC.
January 25, 2021Friday, January 29, 20218:30 AM – 10:00 AM Register now for the 23rd Annual Colleges of the Fenway MLK Breakfast featuring a virtual fireside chat with Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President of Howard University and facilitated by Callie Crossley of WGBH. Download Event Flyer If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
January 13, 2021