As I reflect on my time as Chair of Smith College Staff Council, I am filled with a mix of emotions—pride, gratitude, and a tinge of sadness as I close a chapter that has been…Continue Reading
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A Talk with Anne-Marie Szmyt and Lynn Cocco from Smith College Human Resources
During the spring 2024 semester, Smith College Human Resources held a number of focus groups and action planning sessions that addressed the results of last year’s inaugural Employee Engagement Survey. I attended a focus group…Continue Reading
A Conversation with Award-Winning Science Fiction Author Suzanne Palmer
Suzanne Palmer is a Hugo Award-winning science fiction author who is also the Systems and Data Administrator for the Clark Science Center at Smith. I spoke with her about her creative background, the relationship between…Continue Reading
Staff Council Profile: Laura Gomez
Laura Gomez, Administrative Coordinator at the Lewis Global Studies Center, is in her first term on Staff Council. Laura has worked at Smith College for five years and is the Chair of the Communications Committee.…Continue Reading
Staff Council Profile: Abril Navarro
Abril Navarro, Instructional Technologist, is in her first term on Staff Council. Abril is part of the Learning, Research and Technology Team located in Neilson Library. Abril started at Smith College in August 2020, during…Continue Reading
Staff Council Profile: Andrea Fernandes
Andrea Fernandes, Director of Events Management, is in her first term on Staff Council. Andrea has worked in the Events Management Office at Smith College for eight years and is the Co-Chair of the Activities…Continue Reading
Staff Council Profile: Caroline Bertrand
The Activities Committee, co-chaired by Caroline Bertrand and Andrea Fernandes, “organizes events to foster community among staff and tries to coordinate events that give staff opportunities to meet up with friends in other areas of…Continue Reading