As you have probably noticed in the articles above, the switch to Google Apps for Education is happening for students only at this time. While we recognize that Google’s products, especially Gmail, are immensely popular, we also recognize that different users have different needs.

Because faculty and staff at Simmons require smooth integration of calendaring with meeting and project planning tools, we are still working to assess what products will best meet these needs.

Currently, we are considering moving faculty and staff email and calendars to Microsoft Exchange (including Outlook for email). As we continue to get feedback from you and assess your needs, we will work with you toward an appropriate upgrade solution.

For the time being, we will continue to fully support our existing email services for faculty and staff. Thank you for your patience as we conduct due diligence on this very important and complex service change.