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Workday Student Feedback

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In preparation for the Workday Student release in March, an enthusiastic group of student and faculty volunteers – representing a range of Simmons programs – recently previewed the application as part of “mock semester” testing. Participants actively engaged in the system – navigating their records and completing typical semester activities including registration and grading. Feedback from testing was very positive and helped the team to identify areas of improvement for user experience and training. 

Stay tuned for opportunities to learn more about Workday Student including demos, Q&A sessions, and brown bag lunches as the March release approaches!

Additional information about Workday Student is available in the November Technology Newsletter. For questions about Workday Student, please reach out to [email protected].

Information Security Awareness Training

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Cybersecurity incidents can have a significant impact on an organization. In 2019, the average cost of a data breach was $3.9 million! We all must do our part to reduce information security risks and protect our information. Ongoing employee information security awareness training is a requirement of Massachusetts protection of personal information regulations (201 CMR 17.00). 

Beginning in the new year, Simmons Technology will be offering security awareness training on “Remote Work Safety.”  Don’t miss-out!  Morning and afternoon sessions will be provided:

  • Monday, Feb 22, 2021 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 10:00 AM + 2:00 PM

Register TODAY! All are welcome to attend.
https://simmons.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpd-qvqz4jG9GUJ-gqqu-OzGLCz13vWW2M

If none of these dates or times work for you or your office, no problem.  Simmons Security Analyst [email protected] can schedule a time that works for you or your group.

Simmons Technology appreciates your cooperation in our effort to improve the overall security of University data. To read more about information security and the handling of sensitive information visit our Information Security page: infosec.simmons.edu

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback.