Our Lady of the Lake University is pleased to welcome:
Malisha Martukovich, Au.D., CCC-A
Assistant Clinical Professor of Audiology
Woolfolk School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Director, Audiology Clinic
Jersig Speech-Language-Hearing Center
On Thursday, February 26, during the community hour of 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., President Abel Chávez will present to faculty and staff the higher education landscape. A thought-provoking presentation that looks at national and local demographics, opinions on higher ed, and OLLU’s comparative standing in San Antonio.
This will be an in-person, brown bag gathering in San Antonio; Houston and RGV campuses will be provided a TEAMS link to attend virtually. Your presence is necessary in shaping a thoughtful direction. As a steward of our university, please join your colleagues for this presentation.
RSVP’s are required. The specific location on campus for San Antonio will be shared soon.
An important reminder for all OLLU employees who may have earned overtime pay in 2025 from the payroll department:
Starting with your 2025 Form W‑2, a few employees may notice a new entry in Box 14 labeled “Qual OT.”
This entry will appear only for employees who received Qualified Overtime in 2025 under federal overtime rules.
This amount represents the premium portion of your overtime pay (the extra half‑time required under federal law) and is being provided to help you take advantage of a potential tax benefit created by recent federal legislation.
If you have questions about how this information may affect your tax filing, please consult a qualified tax professional or visit IRS.gov for more details.
Thank you for reviewing this update. We are committed to keeping you informed about changes that may benefit you.
IT and HR have completed the rebuild of the university’s Campus Important Numbers and staff faculty directory. The helpful numbers are publicly accessible on the university webpage and ensure the best communication path when contacting the university.
The staff and faculty directory is located on the Saints Connect portal and on HR’s internal SharePoint site. This information is accessible only when logged into the OLLU network, as a measure to protect it from misuse. A Departmental Directory is also available on a separate tab next to the University Directory, allowing you to easily find direct departmental front desk numbers when needed.
Directory updates are made automatically as individuals are onboarded or offboarded. If you need to request changes to your personal information or departmental listing, please submit a Help Desk ticket to HR so updates can be made in Colleague or Dialpad, as appropriate.
OLLU employees who are currently enrolled in the OLLU Group Medical Plan now have access to Next Level Prime, an added set of benefits designed to make healthcare more convenient, accessible, and personalized.
Through Next Level Prime, members now have access to:
The easiest way to get started is by downloading the Next Level mobile app, where employees can schedule appointments, connect with care navigators, and access virtual services.
For a full overview of services and how to take advantage of this benefit, employees are encouraged to review the attached Next Level Prime Overview.
Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect on who we are as a university. To support OLLU’s priority of elevating our brand—both internally and externally—we’re introducing new and updated branded virtual backgrounds for the OLLU community.
These backgrounds, now available in our Brand Guide and Identity SharePoint site, are designed to create a consistent, professional, and recognizable OLLU presence across virtual meetings and external engagements. Whether you’re connecting with colleagues, students, partners, or prospective Saints, these visuals reinforce our shared identity and commitment to excellence.
As we continue to represent Our Lady of the Lake University in digital spaces, we encourage everyone using virtual backgrounds in Microsoft Teams to make the switch to the new branded options. Small changes like this help tell a unified story about who we are and strengthen the impact of our brand—one meeting at a time.
Download your backgrounds today and help us show up as OLLU, wherever we connect.
Cynthia Rocha has been appointed Acting Executive Director for Advancement at Our Lady of the Lake University, serving in this role through June 2026, while continuing her responsibilities as Director of Alumni Relations.
In this expanded capacity, Cynthia will provide leadership and continuity for Advancement initiatives, supporting alumni engagement, fundraising efforts, and donor relations aligned with the University’s mission. Her deep institutional knowledge, strong relationships with alumni and supporters, and proven leadership make her well-positioned to guide Advancement during this transitional period.
W‑2 forms for calendar year 2025 will be available digitally through Employee Self-Service via Saints Connect beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Employees who have previously provided electronic consent will be able to access and download their W‑2s directly from Employee Self-Service on January 28.
Please note: OLLU will not mail W‑2s to current employees who have given electronic consent. Employees must print their W‑2s from Employee Self-Service.
Employees who have not given electronic consent will receive their W‑2s via U.S. mail at the address on file with Human Resources.
Payroll will begin processing requests to re‑mail W‑2s after February 6, 2026.
If you have not received your mailed W‑2 after that date, please email payroll@ollusa.edu.
Starting with your 2025 Form W‑2, a few employees may notice a new entry in Box 14 labeled “Qual OT.” This entry will appear only for employees who received Qualified Overtime in 2025 under federal overtime rules.
This amount represents the premium portion of your overtime pay (the extra half‑time required under federal law) and is being provided to help you take advantage of a potential tax benefit created by recent federal legislation.
Key Points to Know
If you have questions about how this information may affect your tax filing, please consult a qualified tax professional or visit IRS.gov for more details.
Thank you for reviewing this update. We are committed to keeping you informed about changes that may benefit you.
For any questions regarding your W‑2, please contact the Payroll Office at:
payroll@ollusa.edu
Access to Employee Self-Service is available through the Saints Connect dashboard:
https://experience.elluciancloud.com/olotlu
Once logged in:
Dr. Charlin Jones-Chavez, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, has been selected as a 2026 NASPA Foundation Access Scholarship recipient to attend the 2026 Institute for New AVPs and the 2026 AVP Symposium in Denver, Colorado January 22-26.
The NASPA Institute for New AVPs is a foundational three-day learning and networking experience designed to support and develop AVPs in their unique and challenging roles on campus. The Institute is specifically designed for AVPs and other senior-level “number twos” who report to the highest-ranking student affairs officer and who are within their first two years in the role. This is an opportune time for Dr. Jones-Chavez to attend as she is closing out her first year as AVP at OLLU.
The NASPA AVP Symposium is a unique and innovative three-day program that supports and develops AVPs and other “number twos” in their campus leadership roles. Leveraging the expertise of sitting AVPs from across the nation, the Symposium provides high-level content through engaging, practice-driven sessions focused on leadership, strategy, and institutional impact.
The NASPA Foundation Access Scholarship provides financial support for NASPA members facing hardship to attend professional development events by covering registration costs. This recognition reflects both professional excellence and NASPA’s investment in Dr. Jones-Chavez’s continued growth as a senior leader in higher education.
“I am deeply grateful to NASPA for this opportunity and investment. I am also thankful for the support from Jennifer Bendele, Vice President for Students, to engage in this meaningful professional development. I’m excited to learn alongside colleagues from across the country and to bring back new insight, strategies, and perspective that will strengthen our work and continue advancing student success at OLLU.”
– Dr. Jones-Chavez
Faculty and staff are reminded to please RSVP by accepting the calendar invitation for the Special Announcement Celebration taking place on Thursday, January 22, from 12:30–1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Sueltenfuss Library.
This special celebration will recognize an important milestone in support of Our Lady of the Lake University. Lunch will be provided, and we encourage all invited employees to attend.
If you have not yet responded, please be sure to accept the calendar invite to help us plan accordingly. We look forward to celebrating this exciting moment together as a campus community.
