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Simmons Connection: We want Your Feedback

With the Fall semester well under way, most students, staff, and faculty have probably used Simmons Connection to access information about classes, events and other campus news. Behind the scenes, Technology is working on the next phase of Simmons Connection. We’re currently mapping out changes and improvements based on your feedback and we will continue to do so as work on this new platform progresses.

We are aware that some features in Simmons Connection have not worked as well as we had originally intended. For example, the revamped menu structure in AARC has caused some confusion and we found that the display of student email was working inconsistently. Your feedback has helped us to identify these issues and subsequently make changes to improve or replace features as necessary.

As we prepare for phase two, we want to keep the lines of communication open with everyone in the Simmons community. If you have problems that you’ve encountered or suggestions for future improvements and upgrades, we encourage you to submit feedback on the Service Desk website using this link. Every comment we receive from you is discussed among the team and we will follow up to let you know when and if we can incorporate your ideas.

Thank you for taking the time to be a part of the ongoing upgrades to technology at Simmons.

Welcome back students and faculty!

We know that fall semester is an exciting time to be at Simmons. You’re busy starting classes and enjoying the last days of summer in Boston.

To help make your life a bit easier, we’ve made a quick list of tips and links for students and faculty to help you get the most out of technology at Simmons.

Preferences

Need to set up or change your password? Visit preferences.simmons.edu.

WiFi on your phone or tablet

Get your device set up on the Simmons WiFi network by following the instructions here.

Gmail on your phone

Want to check your Simmons Gmail on your iPhone/iPad or Android device? Follow the easy instructions here.

Campus Print

You can use Campus Print to print, copy, and scan to email by visiting theCampus Print website. Remember, you get 500 free black and white double-sided prints per semester and you can upload print jobs by choosing “Web Print” from the Campus Print website and then release them at any printer on campus.

Keep your fellow students in mind when you’re printing documents that are very long or contain many images. Please release these jobs in the library or another location with a high-capacity printer. Everyone else will be happy you did.

Simmons Connection and Google Apps Training

To help everyone learn more about using Simmons Connection and Google Apps for Education, Technology will be offering several drop-in workshops throughout September. Just check the dates below, pick one that works for you, and stop by with your questions!

General Technology (ask us anything!)

– Wednesday, September 5th from 9am-1pm in L006 (Lefavour Hall)

Simmons Connection & Google Apps for Education

– Thursday, September 13th from 12pm-2pm in L003 (Lefavour Hall)

– Thursday, September 20th from 10am-12pm in L003 (Lefavour Hall)

– Thursday, September 27th from 1pm-3pm in L003 (Lefavour Hall)

Remember, if you have questions that you need answered right away, you can check the Simmons Connection/Google Apps section on the Service Desk website, or call the Service Desk at 617-521-2222.