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Reminder: Adelante Training Conference set for June 6 and 7

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The upcoming Adelante Training and Development Conference will feature non-academic training and development for all OLLU employees.

The conference will feature in-person and virtual sessions. Supervisors are encouraged to work out a schedule that will allow all employees to attend sessions they are interested in or are relevant to their position.

In light of this opportunity to grow as a community, President’s Council has stated the following regarding attendance:

All employees are encouraged to participate in this wonderful opportunity. Supervisors are encouraged to develop schedules that will allow all interested employees to attend some of the training sessions while also ensuring there is adequate coverage for their offices which are expected to remain open all day.

The agenda for the conference includes concurrent sessions hosted across campus and a Synergy Session and Paleta Social to close day one. Below is the general agenda; a detailed agenda with Concurrent Sessions is available online at:

https://ollusa.sharepoint.com/sites/StaffAssembly/SitePages/Adelante-Professional-Development-Conference.aspx.

Day 1-June 6

8:30-9 a.m. — Breakfast

9-9:10 a.m. — Opening and Prayer

9:10-9:20 a.m. — President Welcome Address 

9:30-10:15 a.m. — Keynote: Incorporating the Mission Into Daily Work 

10:30-11:15 a.m. — Concurrent Session 1

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Concurrent Session 2

12:15-1:15 p.m. — Lunch on Your Own 

1:15-2 p.m. — Concurrent Session 3

2:15-3 p.m. — Concurrent Session 4

3:15-4 p.m. — Synergy Session & Paleta Social 

June 7

Employees will have an opportunity to participate in either the Green Zone or Safe Zone half-day trainings from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

We hope that all staff of San Antonio, Houston, and RGV will be able to participate in this momentous occasion.

For questions or more information, please email sac@ollusa.edu.

Save The Date: Adelante Training Conference set for June 6 and 7

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The upcoming Adelante Training and Development Conference will feature non-academic training and development for all OLLU employees.

The conference will feature in-person and virtual sessions. Supervisors are encouraged to work out a schedule that will allow all employees to attend sessions they are interested in or are relevant to their position.

In light of this opportunity to grow as a community, President’s Council has stated the following regarding attendance:

All employees are encouraged to participate in this wonderful opportunity. Supervisors are encouraged to develop schedules that will allow all interested employees to attend some of the training sessions while also ensuring there is adequate coverage for their offices which are expected to remain open all day.

The agenda for the conference includes concurrent sessions hosted across campus and a Synergy Session and Paleta Social to close day one. Below is the general agenda; more details will be available as the date approaches.

Day 1-June 6

8:30-9 a.m. — Breakfast

9-9:10 a.m. — Opening and Prayer

9:10-9:20 a.m. — President Welcome Address 

9:30-10:15 a.m. — Keynote: Incorporating the Mission Into Daily Work 

10:30-11:15 a.m. — Concurrent Session 1

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Concurrent Session 2

12:15-1:15 p.m. — Lunch on Your Own 

1:15-2 p.m. — Concurrent Session 3

2:15-3 p.m. — Concurrent Session 4

3:15-4 p.m. — Synergy Session and Paleta Social 

June 7

Employees will have an opportunity to participate in either the Green Zone or Safe Zone half-day trainings from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

We hope that all staff of San Antonio, Houston, and RGV will be able to participate in this momentous occasion.

For questions or more information, please email sac@ollusa.edu.

Marketing wins PRSA Award for video on OLLU’s Hispanic heritage

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Director of Marketing and Communications Catherine Maule and Senior Writer Ken Rodriguez won an El Bronce Award from the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for the video, “The Face of Hispanic Higher Education.” 

The award was presented at the 2023 PRSA San Antonio Del Oro Awards dinner on May 11 at The Veranda.

The video features an in-depth look at OLLU’s rich Hispanic heritage, traces the origins of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), includes comment from President Abel Chávez and highlights the accomplishments of outstanding Hispanic alumni. 

OLLU issues call for proposals for Adelante Training Conference

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The university is excited to announce a call for presentation proposals for the first annual OLLU Adelante Training and Development Conference, taking place June 6-7. Sponsored by Staff Assembly, the conference will focus on non-academic* training and development for OLLU employees. All concurrent presentation sessions will take place on June 6 and provide a hybrid option for participation. All employees are welcome.  


Submit a Presentation Proposal Here 

Priority deadline for proposal submission is May 12, 2023.  

Employees are encouraged to develop proposals for presentations that will share information, advance learning opportunities, and support professional growth for our OLLU community.  


Proposed Conference Agenda 

Tuesday, June 6 

8:30-9:00 Breakfast 

9:00-9:10 Opening and Prayer 

9:10-9:20 President Welcome Address  

9:30-10:15 Keynote: Incorporating the Mission into Daily Work  

10:30-11:15 Concurrent Sessions 

11:30-12:15 Concurrent Sessions  

12:15-1:15 Lunch on Your Own  

1:15-2:00 Concurrent Sessions  

2:15-3:00 Concurrent Sessions  

3:15-4:00 Synergy Session  

4:15-5:00 Social  

Wednesday, June 7 Employees will have an opportunity to participate in either the Green Zone or Safe Zone half-day trainings.**

Celebrate winners of ‘One Percent for Saints Success Challenge’

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Faculty and staff are invited to a celebration of the inaugural One Percent for Saints Success Challenge on Friday at 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Sueltenfuss Library.

Paralleling OLLU’s three university priorities, the One Percent for Saints Success Challenge will recognize small or large initiatives that have been implemented that go above and beyond to challenge, improve, enhance or elevate OLLU’s systems.

First place will receive a monetary award of $5,000, second place $2,500, and third place $1,000. In addition to the monetary award, the first-place winner(s) may receive some budget to support the individual or a select number of the team to attend a conference to present their initiative for how we matriculate, retain and persist, and graduate our students.

Following the awards presentation, there will be a reception with light refreshments.

Alumnus and professor publishes book

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Adjunct business professor and alumnus D. Anthony Miles, PhD (MBA 2003), has co-authored a textbook for doctoral students, “Dissertation Research Methods: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Up Your Research in the Social Sciences.” Dr. Miles wrote the book with Dr. Phillip Adu, founder and methodology expert at the Center for Research Methods Consulting 

The basis for this book is based on the authors’ experience working with over 100 doctoral students. The publisher, Routledge and CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), is a leading publisher that champions the knowledge-maker: serving, connecting and sustaining communities of scholars, instructors, and professionals. 

The release date for “Dissertation Research Methods” is September 2023.

Survey of Faculty Bookstore Experiences and Preferences

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OLLU has developed a survey to gather feedback regarding various aspects of your interactions with the OLLU bookstore, operated by Follett. The Office of Academic Affairs asks for your participation in this study, whether your experiences have been positive or negative, and whether you have taught undergraduate classes within the OLLU All-Access program or not. 

Your knowledge and opinions are extremely important and will help us assess and improve bookstore policies and procedures.

Please click the following link to participate in the survey, which is estimated to take 1-15 minutes for most, depending on how many types of experiences you have had and how much information you wish to share:

https://ollusa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7UrImyXB9ROfHbE

The survey will close at the end of Monday, May 23.

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