The Athletics Department's first full-time woman employee, Zimmerman, during a four-year stay, served as the head coach for three varsity programs: volleyball, basketball and softball

At the inception of Title IX legislation, Zimmerman oversaw the transition of these respective sports from the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) to NCAA Division III/ NAIA Division II

During her four-year tenure as the women's basketball coach, posted a 52-28 (.666) overall record with a pair of Western Maine Athletic Conference championships

Responsible for pioneering the women's volleyball and softball programs at Saint Joseph's College