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Daly Field Update
As we settle into the spring semester, I want to update you on the status of our proposal to renovate and lease Daly Field in Brighton through an innovative public/private partnership that will...
View ArticleThoughts on the Closing of Sweet Briar College
Just a week ago, we learned the surprising news that Sweet Briar College plans to close down completely as of August 25, 2015. In the aftermath of such an announcement, the commentary has been...
View Article2015 Commencement - Update
I am writing to let you know that social justice advocate and author Michelle Alexander will not be able to join us at the 2015 Commencement celebration due to an unexpected personal, family situation....
View ArticleTobacco Free Policy Update
The Simmons Tobacco Free Committee continued to meet during the Spring to discuss the success and the challenges of implementing the Simmons College Tobacco Free Policy. Over the past weeks, we put...
View ArticleCampus Safety: Lockdown Information
The Simmons College Emergency Response Team (SCERT) is tasked with the need to remain prepared for all emergency circumstances, regardless of their probability. Toward that end, our responsibility for...
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Exciting New Joint Venture With 2U
I am writing to share with you exciting news about the next phase of our 2U relationship. Simmons and 2U have entered into a joint venture agreement called the Enterprise Model, an innovative approach...
View ArticleUpdate on Business/Leadership Education at Simmons
I am pleased to share an update on how Dean Minehan and I are envisioning the transformation of business/leadership education at Simmons College. As many of you know, we are developing important...
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Important Daly Field Announcement
This is an exciting time for Simmons because we have signed all the documents needed to move into the final phase of our Daly Field Athletic Complex project. The project began over three years ago, in...
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Simmons Welcomes Political Leaders for STEM Discussion
This morning, I am thrilled to be welcoming House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III, along with several esteemed guests and partners in Science, Technology,...
View ArticleCommunity Update
Dear Simmons Community,As you may know, we have been engaging in important conversations about race, culture and community on our campus. I want to share with you the recent events around these issues...
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An Update on the Ten Demands
I am pleased to provide you with an update on the Community Meeting we held on Wednesday, January 27, the first of five such meetings scheduled for this semester.The meeting was emceed by Simmons...
View ArticleHealth and Counseling Services for All
This week, Sarah Neill, VP for Student Affairs/Associate Provost, and I want to share information with you about our health and counseling services at Simmons. The topic of increasing access to mental...
View ArticleCreating a Welcoming and Supporting Campus Climate
This week, my co-author is Lisa Smith-McQueenie, Assistant Provost for Diversity & Inclusion, and our topic is how we can go about creating a welcoming and supportive campus climate for...
View ArticleDeveloping Diversity Training
This week, Katie Conboy, Provost and Senior Vice President, and I share information about our plans to develop diversity training at Simmons.In this “Thoughts from the President” message, we share our...
View ArticleStudents' Civil Rights
This week, Vice President & General Counsel Kathy Rogers and I share our thoughts on the fifth of the ten demands, students’ civil rights. We are pleased to explore how we educate the Simmons...
View ArticleUnderstanding and Applying for Financial Aid
This week, Vice President of Enrollment Management John Dolan and I are writing about how Simmons helps students understand the challenges of applying for scholarship grants and loans and how we think...
View ArticleNew Multicultural Student Organization Office
Having a centrally located and vibrant space for a Multicultural Student Organization Office was one of the ten demands put forth last semester by concerned students. Today, Lisa Smith-McQueenie,...
View ArticleDiversity and Inclusion in Marketing Materials
This week Cheryl Howard ’71, Vice President of Marketing, and I are writing about our college marketing materials and the images we use in them. There were concerns raised about the portrayal of the...
View ArticleReviewing Curriculum for Diversity & Inclusion
This week, we want to share information with you about how we will approach the review of the curriculum at Simmons to ensure that it includes the contributions of people of color. This topic speaks to...
View ArticleRecruiting a Diverse Staff
This week, Vice President of Talent & Human Capital Strategy (THCS) & Title IX Coordinator, Regina Sherwood, and I describe some of the College’s efforts to hire a more diverse staff and to...
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