October 23, 2003

The mission of the Simmons School of Management is to educate women for power and leadership. Our management degree programs are designed to enhance the competence and confidence of women as they begin, further, or change their careers. Simmons students receive high quality management education in the functional, strategic, and behavioral aspects of business. Integral to our programs is the recognition of the role of gender in organizations     

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New this week
Admissions Telethon! Monday, November 17th 4 - 6:00 pm
ONLINE STUDENT DIRECTORY NOTICE
OPERATIONS UPDATE
WEBCT GRADE RELEASE FORMS
SPRING SCHEDULE UPDATES
OPTIONAL FINANCE B REVIEW
Speaker: Steve Jonas, Chief Administrative Officer, Fidelity Investments
JANICE REALS ELLIG: WHAT EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN KNOWS

General Information

Admissions Telethon! Monday, November 17th 4 - 6:00 pm.
Come join the Office of Admissions as we strengthen the Simmons network and recruit "new stars" for January 2004 admission. Speak with prospective students and share your thoughts about the admissions process, MBA program, or what it's like to be a Simmons MBA student. Over 90% of our applicants referred by a current student or alumna go on to be Simmons MBA students.

We will be serving dinner to participants so bring an open mind and a healthy appetite. To learn more about the event and/or how to help in other ways, please contact Joy Loflin in the MBA Admissions office at sjoy.loflin@simmons.edu or 617.521.3897.

We hope to see you there

ONLINE STUDENT DIRECTORY NOTICE
The online student directory at http://www.simmons.edu/studentdir has changed authentication methods. Currently, entering your Simmons user id and ID number as a password admits you to the directory. After Monday October 20, the password required will be your email password.

OPERATIONS UPDATE
* Bike rack has been moved across the street, please get a key from the MBA office if you want to park your bike there!
* Replacing the CR1 boards is in process, we are hoping to get them replaced with new surfaces within the month
* When you use your Sharkcard in the vending machines, it automatically does a search of the highest price item and cross checks it against your balance to make sure you have enough of money for your selection. We learned this yesterday!!
* Room available for students during the day for changing into work out clothes, if you are not feeling well, etc. is Rm 42 in the 407.

WEBCT GRADE RELEASE FORMS
The Registrar has informed us we no longer need to get a release from students to post grades to Webct because Webct requires a login and password from individual students, and the grade can only be viewed by the student and the faculty member. The College strictly adheres to the FERPA Act (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and safeguards the unauthorized release of information.

FLU SHOTS
Flu Vaccine is now available to all students at the Health Center. Students wishing to receive their flu vaccine should come to the Health Center, located on the Simmons Residence Campus, Monday – Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you are a student in the high-risk category (see criteria below) we urge you to come into the Health Center now to receive your vaccine. The vaccine is offered free of charge to all Simmons students. If you have any questions about your high-risk status or about the vaccine in general, please feel free to call the Health Center at (617) 521-1002 and ask to speak to one of the clinic nurses.

An annual flu shot is recommended for:
· Everyone 50 years of age or older
· Residents of long-term care facilities housing persons with chronic medical conditions
· Anyone who has a long term health problem with: asthma; heart disease; lung disease; kidney disease; metabolic disease, such as diabetes; anemia, and other blood disorders
· Anyone with a weakened immune system due to: HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system, long term treatments with drugs such as steroids, cancer treatment with x-rays or drugs
· Anyone 6 months to 18 years of age on long-term aspirin treatment (who could develop Reye Syndrome if they catch influenza)
· Pregnant women who will be past the 3rd month of pregnancy during the flu season (usually November-March, but past March in some years).
· Physicians, nurses, family members, or anyone else coming in close contact with people at risk of serious influenza
· It is encouraged for anyone who wants to reduce their chance of catching the flu.

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Schedule Changes & Course Information

SPRING SCHEDULE UPDATES
The spring schedule draft is being cross checked by the student academic council for track conflicts. We expect registration to be in the 2nd or 3rd week of November. Summer elective offerings will be announced with dates and times for planning purposes.

OPTIONAL FINANCE B REVIEW
Saturday, October 25, 2pm in the 5th floor caseroom in the 409 building.

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Financial Aid Information

FINANCIAL AID UPDATES
Students are reminded that for the purposes of your financial aid, that the academic year begins with the summer term. All students, including students in the one-year track, will need to reapply for aid during the upcoming spring semester for the Summer term (which is a new academic year. Dividing your courses over 2 different academic years for the one-year track is a benefit for you financially. By borrowing over two academic years, you have increased your federal loan eligibility and reduced your necessity to seek outside loan assistance. You will be able to finance your entire summer term costs through federal programs, eliminating your need borrow through alternative loan programs, which saves you money over the term of your loan repayment. Federal educational loans currently carry the lowest interest rate ever, 2.82% while in school and 3.42% in repayment. Federal loans also have interest rates that are capped at 8.25%.

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Meetings & Events

Speaker: Steve Jonas, Chief Administrative Officer, Fidelity Investments
On Thursday, November 13 at 5 p.m., in Science Building Classroom S183, Steve Jonas, the Chief Administrative Officer at Fidelity Investments, will offer his perspectives on the finance industry to management students, and also take questions from the floor. This event will open its doors with a light supper beginning at 4:30. Dean of the School of Management Patricia O'Brien will be there to introduce Mr. Jonas and host the event. RSVP to Kim O'Neil at ext. 2400, or email her at kimberly.oneil@simmons.edu

JANICE REALS ELLIG: WHAT EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN KNOWS
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
4:00pm-5:45pm presentation
Booksigning and Reception directly following
* You should have received an evite already. Please RSVP as space is limited!
RSVP at http://www.simmons.edu/som/email/cso-11-19.html
LOCATION: 451 Marlborough Street, Mockler Caseroom 2 Boston, MA 02215

SOM Career Services Office features: Janice Reals Ellig, co-author of WHAT EVERY SUCCESSFUL WOMAN KNOWS, 12 Breakthrough Strategies to Get the Power & Ignite Your Career. Join us as Reals Ellig shares hands-on, specific guidelines and strategies to discover how to: *Develop a branding campaign when the brand is You, *"Fit In" with the organizational culture--and succeed, *Navigate the political shoals and currents--and emerge a winner.

Reals Ellig is a managing director and partner at the executive search firm of Gould, McCoy & Chadick and is an expert in organizational change and management development. She was previously with Heidrick & Struggles and held executive-level marketing and human resources positions at Ambac Financial Group, Citibank, and Pfizer. Quoted in BusinessWeek, Fortune, Mademoiselle, Working Woman and Newsday she is a sought after speaker on career management and serves on several not-for-profit boards.

An Evening with Tom Peters
WITI proudly presents “An Evening with Tom Peters”, October 27, 2003 Tom Peters – one of America’s top “management gurus” and best selling international author – sounds his wake-up call to corporate America… Women Rule! Don’t miss this riveting discussion on how “women’s increasing power … is the strongest and most dynamic force at work in the American economy today.”
http://www.witi.com/center/conferences/tompeters/



Spread the word to friends, family and colleagues!

Do you know a women who would benefit from a Simmons MBA? Invite them to attend an Admissions Event to learn more about the value of a Simmons MBA.

Simmons Information Session
November 5th
6:00 pm

Encourage them to meet Dean Patricia O'Brien '77, alumnae, students and faculty to hear their stories about the Simmons MBA experience and to learn what it takes to earn a Simmons MBA and how it will open up a world of possibilities and opportunities. They will find out about our one-year accelerated program, part-time options, curriculum, career placement, financing their degree and the application process.

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Student Clubs

Student Clubs at the SOM are run by and organized by SOM students. The MBA Office Staff assists with the transition from one year to the next by gathering names of interested students and by setting up each club in WebCT. Once we put you in touch with each other, you are off and running! If you are interested in participating or learning more about any of the clubs described below, please send an email to the contact person listed. If Paula is listed as the contact person, it means that the club's student leadership is in transition.

Note: To reserve meeting space or rooms please contact Karen Morrissey at karen.morrissey@simmons.edu.

Ethics Club
The mission of the Ethics Club is to serve as a learning resource to Simmons MBA students for a wide range of business ethics issues. The club will examine how ethical decisions impact business successes or failures. Areas of interest include sustainability, economic, social and environmental concerns; corporate accountability; ethical decision making; socially responsible investing; and social enterprise. The assumption is that ethical issues are complex business dilemmas for which better decisions can be found through ongoing discussion. Club resources can be found on the Clubs WebCT. Contact person, Lora Nielsen.

Project Management Club
It has been said that you lead people and manage projects... while that's an ongoing OB debate, take a step toward understanding project management and share your experiences with others by participating in a student group dedicated to Project Management. If you are interested please contact Allison Snow at allison.snow@simmons.edu

Consulting Club
Join the SOM Consulting Club!
The focus of this group is to learn about the different functions of the consulting industry, build on the knowledge learned in the classroom and network with other students working in or pursuing a career in consulting. Contact Alisha Uhlenbrock-Furst or Anna Paiz


Finance/Investment Club
Join the Finance Club! The focus of this group is to learn more about the topics of finance and personal investing, build on the knowledge learned in the classroom and network with other students working in or pursuing a career in finance. Contact: Andrea Binder or Paula Huston

Entrepreneurship Club
Are you interested in starting and growing a new business or expanding a current business?

Join the SOM Entrepreneurship Group which will:
*Provide an environment to exchange ideas and gather support for new ventures. *Sponsor outreach and community-based programs to further develop and formulate new businesses.
*Create opportunities to access area women business entrepreneurs and leaders.
Entrepreneurship is more than a set of tools and techniques for starting and growing a business. It's a mindset, a way of looking at things that is opportunity focused and creative. It's about passion -- doing what you love. It's about creating wealth in all its forms: money, independence, power and innovation. It's about challenge and persistence. And it's about creativity and writing new execution strategies for the way things are done. Contact: Jill Kickul

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Career Services Office

Attention students: One on one appointments with Ellie started last week. Please check your calendars if you signed up for an appointment during Foundations. Please contact Ellie at (617)521-3855 or jeffers@simmons.edu if you need to reschedule or confirm.

Please be sure to check Career Connect on a routine basis to find out what employers are interested in Simmons MBAs! If you still have not logged in, please do so ASAP. The information we gather from your profile and resume is extremely helpful when Ellie and Wendy meet with you, planning events and marketing you to employers. Stop by the CSO and see Diana if you need any assistance. If you forgot your username and password, please contact diana.cook@simmons.edu or (617) 521-3857 Please do not re- register yourself as past information about you will be lost. Any questions about Career Connect? Please do not hesitate to contact Diana.

EXTERNAL EVENTS

FREE BUSINESS NETWORKING & LEARNING EVENT
"Fortune Favors the Bold: What America Must Do To Shape A New And Lasting Global Prosperity"
The Graduates Club, in conjunction with HarperBusiness, cordially invites you to join us for a particularly timely presentation by Lester Thurow, the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. In his presentation, under the same title as his upcoming book, Professor Thurow will assert that at this pivotal time in the growth of the global economy we should strive to build economic systems that will minimize instability, allow second and third world countries to thrive, and promote and protect our own national well-being. DATE: Friday, October 24, 2003
TIME: 8:30am - 10:30am
PLACE: The Boston College Club Downtown (100 Federal Street, Boston, MA)
COST: FREE-OF-CHARGE
REGISTER: You MUST register in advance. Please send an e-mail to info@thegraduatesclub.com
or
call toll-free 877/456-2127 with your name and e-mail address. (For security reasons, you will not be allowed into the club, if you are not on the invitation list.)
If you have questions, please contact us toll-free at 877/456-2127 or at info@thegraduatesclub.com.

THE 8th EUROPEAN CAREER FAIR AT MIT
* For students looking for permanent employment outside the U.S.
* Date: Friday, January 30, 2004
(followed by interviews on January 31 and February 1)
You must register and upload your resume ahead of time:
http://euro-career.com

Check out the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce calendar of events:
http://www.gbcc.org/

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Library

Library staffing update:
Please join me in welcoming Linda Schuller Wolf, GSLIS '01, your new SOM librarian. Linda brings an interesting and varied career to her SOM position, having worked as a research analyst for an Internet healthcare information company and in fundraising management for large institutions in the Boston area. Linda has a BS in English from SUNY-Buffalo, and has most recently held positions at the Belmont Public Library as well as Babson College's Horn Library. Linda is excited to have the opportunity to work with you, and we are delighted to welcome her back to the Simmons community as a colleague!

Linda has enjoyed having a chance to say hello to many of you as she settles in to her new role as SOM Librarian. So, please give a wave…. or knock on her door to say Hello!! next time you are in the Library. She wants to get to know you and help you with your research and reference needs.

AskNow - Simmons College Libraries' version of live reference assistance from your own computer is available once again, Sundays - Thursdays, 1:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M., Fridays, 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and Saturdays, 12:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Visit this portion of the library web site to learn more.
http://www.simmons.edu/resources/libraries/asknow/

Suggestions/Need help?
We want your suggestions. Please share them with any member of the Library team. And if you need help just ask!

Have you seen?
New book in the library - D&B Minority-Owned Business Directory, 2002 Edition

Fortune, October 13 issue - The 50 Most Powerful Women in American Business

2003 List of 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers http://www.workingwoman.com/100BestList.shtml

Gentle reminder: Reserve materials may be checked out for two hours.

Course packs - due to copyright regulations the library does not have copies of course packs.

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Computer Lab


CLASS TAPES
All of the class tapes are stored in the Computer Lab. We now have a do-it-yourself method of getting copies of these tapes. Instructions are posted on how to make copies and lab assistants can help you with any questions you may have. You can bring your own tapes or copy to our used tapes free of charge. If you have further questions contact Bill Porter @ porterw@simmons.edu

LAB HOURS
The lab is open:
Monday - Saturday 7am-11pm
Sunday 7am-7pm

SOM Lab (staffed) Hours:
Monday - Thursday 4pm-7:30pm
Friday 2 - 5pm
Sat. & Sun 12 - 4pm
Bill Porter (Lab Manager) is also available for assistance Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm If the lab is not staffed and you need assistance call the Main Campus Lab @ x2769

PRINTING
Please note that PDF files and other documents that contain graphics or are memory hungry take longer to print than your common Word document. We have also noticed that some PDF's cannot print successfully in WebCT. If you experience this issue, try emailing the PDF file to yourself and then try printing from your webmail account. Also, printing from the color ink-jet printer takes longer than the laser-jet. Please be patient and refrain from sending multiple print jobs of the same document to the printer.

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SOM in the News

Evangelina Holvino, CGO Director and Senior Research Faculty, appeared in the September issue of Latina Style Magazine as a member of the Madrinas Network, a networking group of Latina professional women created at the July Working Mother Media’s Women of Color National Conference.

 The ground-breaking Teen Girls on Business Study continues to receive media attention in major newspapers, magazines, and web sites nationwide. The study, a collaboration between the Simmons School of Management and The Committee of 200 (C200), examined the key factors affecting girls' attitudes to their careers and their perceptions of business, and how these attitudes and perceptions differ from those of boys as well as across girls of diverse racial/ethnic groups. Most recently the Teen Girls of Business Study has received coverage in the July 30 Chicago Tribune article “Pioneering executives eye coming generations,” and the September 29 Fortune Magazine article “Most Powerful Women in Business.”

Stacy Blake-Beard, Ph.D., SOM Professor and Research Faculty at the Center for Gender in Organizations, was quoted in the Career Journal section of the August 19 Wall Street Journal Europe. In the article featuring mentoring strategies, Blake-Beard stresses the importance of showing a commitment on the part of the recipient to the mentoring relationship by following through with suggested advice.

Susan Sampson, SOM Assistant Professor and Director of the Prince Program in Retail Management, was quoted in the September issue of Money Magazine. In the article “Spend Smart,” Sampson commented that General Motors is hoping its new 24-hour test drive program would lead to consumers purchasing vehicles without price negotiations, once they’ve experienced the product.

Jill Kickul, Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship, presented a recent report on women entrepreneurs at the Annual Celebration of New Hampshire Women Business Owners on September 29th in Manchester, NH. The purpose of this study is to inform a discussion in New Hampshire about how more women of all economic means can be encouraged and supported in entrepreneurial endeavors.

EPIPHANY IV, Excerpts from the lives of black women artists, featured SOM student Crystal Brown ’05, October 4 and 5, 2003 at the Renaissance Art and Design Gallery in Boston. J

Janice Belmonte ‘05, a current student, has just been appointed a member of the GBCC Womens Network Advisory Board effective November 1.

EVENTS:

Gender at Work: A Bold New Perspective
As we mark our fifth anniversary, the Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) at the Simmons School of Management continues to garner international recognition as a source of innovative ideas, research, and practice on cultural dynamics in organizations. We invite you to join us for an important series of events highlighting CGO’s unique contributions and featuring influential thinkers on gender, work, and organizations.

Beyond Diversity: Working Across Differences for What?
November 4, 2003, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Is “diversity” just another buzzword? Discover how new perspectives and strategies about working across social identities can make diversity and organizational change efforts successful.
Evangelina Holvino, CGO Director and Senior Research Faculty
Bridgette Sheridan, CGO Associate Director and Research Faculty
Gelaye Debebe, Assistant Professor, George Washington University and CGO Faculty Affiliate

From Talk to Walk: Gender Equity & Gender Mainstreaming
February 10, 2004, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Struggling with how to move gender equity from idea to reality? Presenters will discuss gender equity in organizations by exploring efforts to effectively incorporate women into defense policymaking, and the United Nations institutional commitment to “mainstream gender” into peace and security policy.
Carol Cohn, Joint Senior Fellow, CGO and Wellesley College
Laura Roskos, Former CGO Postdoctoral Fellow

New Leadership Models: Are They Really Helping Women?
March 25, 2004, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Does the “female advantage” exist or is it a myth? Join us to explore new leadership models and why they aren’t delivering the expected results for women.
Stacy Blake-Beard, Associate Professor, Simmons School of Management and CGO Research Faculty
Joyce K. Fletcher, Professor, Simmons School of Management and CGO Faculty Affiliate Deborah Merrill-Sands, Associate Dean, Simmons School of Management and CGO Faculty Affiliate
Karen Proudford, Associate Professor, Morgan State University and CGO Faculty Affiliate

All CGO events will be held at Simmons SOM, 409 Commonwealth Avenue. Schedule subject to change. To reserve space or for more information please email cgo@simmons.edu or call 617-521-3824. www.simmons.edu/som/cgo

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