Michael LaSala

Dean, School of Social Work

Kristie Thomas

Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Tiffany Pinckney

Associate Professor of Practice and BSW Program Director

Eileen Dacey

Associate Professor of Practice and Director of BSW Practicum Education 

Sarah Kilduff

Associate Professor of Practice and Associate Director of the BSW Program 

Leah Hart Tennen

Professor of Practice and Director of Student Support Services

• BSW Program Handbook 

• BSW Practicum Education Manual

Students are responsible for reading, understanding and abiding by the Simmons University Student Handbook, which includes this academic integrity policy and understanding and abiding by any professional standards and guidelines provided by a specific program and/or College. Please be aware that your failure to read this information will not be  considered an excuse for not understanding or knowing about these policies.

Please reference the Simmons University Academic Calendar for all holiday information. 

When registering for classes each term, students must follow the plan of study provided to them by their program. 

** Students are required to follow their approved Plan of Study.

If you wish to make any changes to your plan, you must consult with your academic advisor before making any modifications **

Information about course sequencing, plans of study and pre-requisites is available through academic advising. Students are strongly encouraged to consult these resources before registering.

Experiential Learning Cloud (abbreviated ELC) is the Practicum placement management system where you, your agency Practicum Supervisor, and your Simmons Practicum  Instrucor will:

• Secure an internship through the placement planning process

• Complete your Learning Plan and Evaluation

• Log and approve your weekly hours

ELC Support Resources:

• ELC Guide for Students and Practicum Supervisors

• ELC Knowlege Base

• ELC Training Videos