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Employees Eligible to receive 2016 Service Awards

The attached listing includes the names and years of service of all the employees that Human Resources records show as being eligible to receive a Service Award plaque during Spirit Day. Awards will be given at the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sept. 23, 2016.

Employees must have completed full-time service in increments of five years beginning with 10 years and continuing in 2016 to be eligible to receive the Service Award.

Click here to view the Service Award recipient list.

Staff or faculty members who think they are eligible to receive the Service Award, but do not find their name on the list, should contact Human Resources as soon as possible via email at hrteam@lake.ollusa.edu or mbecerra15@ollusa.edu.

Download and complete the 2016 Service Award Information form. This will let Human Resources know who will, or will not, be participating during Spirit Day. Forms need to be returned to Human Resources by the end of the Day on Aug. 31.

Volleyball started season with tournament on Aug. 19-20

The Saints began the season as the defending RRAC champions and preseason conference favorites. But such plaudits were quickly put away in the first few days of practice—along with last year’s rings—with short preparation time for an intense opening weekend. The Saints hosted the Hotel Indigo at the Alamo Inaugural Saints Volleyball Classic—bringing four high-quality teams to San Antonio to compete at Mabee Gymnasium – Evangel, Xavier, Wayland Baptist and Tennessee Wesleyan. “Three of those were in the NAIA Tournament last year [all but Tennessee Wesleyan],” Head Coach Jeremiah Tiffin said “It’s going to be one of the best tournaments in the Texas area as far as level of play goes.” Read full article online.

Volleyball goes undefeated in Hotel Indigo at the Alamo Saints Volleyball Classic

The Hotel Indigo at the Alamo Inaugural Saints Classic was a resounding success for OLLU, which opened the season 4-0. After upsetting No. 20-ranked Evangel University in five sets on Friday, the Saints posted wins over Wayland Baptist University (25-9; 25-17; 25-20) and Tennessee Wesleyan University (25-15; 25-17; 25-13) on the tournament’s second and final day. Capping off her tournament with 13 kills on 24 attempts and an assisted block, Kendall Groff won tournament MVP. Groff was joined on the All-Tournament team by teammates Leilani Smith and Alexia Bustamante. Read full article online.

OLLU men’s soccer begins historic 10th season on Aug. 17

OLLU men’s soccer hopes the 2016 season will be a successful one as the University celebrates its 10th anniversary as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Head Coach Shane Hurley, the first coach hired by the University, looks forward to the 10th season. “I think it’s an exciting time for the University. We had humble beginnings and a shoestring budget. But we had a very good [inaugural] recruiting class, and going forward, we have been able to sustain our ability to recruit good students on the field and in the classroom.”

The men will begin their season on Wednesday with a scrimmage at San Jacinto College in Houston. Read full story online.

OLLU men’s basketball signs forward Joshua Santos from Cincinnati State

OLLU men’s basketball announced the signing of Joshua Santos, a 6’8″ junior combo forward from London, England.
Santos played the 2015-2016 season for the Cincinnati State Surge of the National Junior College Athletic Association in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC). As a sophomore, he averaged 11.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game, shooting 46.2 percent overall and 40.4 percent from behind the 3-point line and was the OCCAC Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 21. During his freshman year, Santos played at Ancilla College, where he was named third team all-conference in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Read full story online.

OLLU 2016-2017 benefits open enrollment for staff ends Aug. 17

Staff must enroll online even if previously enrolled

All benefits-eligible employees are required to complete enrollment forms online during this year’s open enrollment period that runs through Wednesday. Even if employees have enrolled in the past, they are required to complete the online forms. The forms are available in the myOLLU portal via WebAdvisor. A tab labeled “Online Benefits Enrollment” is visible in WebAdvisor. It will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

The Benefits Open Enrollment period provides benefit-eligible employees the opportunity to start, change or end benefits which become effective Oct. 1, 2016, with the exception of medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, which begin Sept. 1, 2016.

Anyone needing assistance in completing the online enrollment forms is encouraged to attend one of the following meetings which will take place in Main Building, Room 211. During the meetings, computer access will be available and staff will be on hand to assist with the enrollment. RSVP is required to ensure computers are available for all who attend.

To RSVP:
Email – HRTeam@ollusa.edu
Call – Ext. 3970

Meeting Times
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Main Building, Room 211
9 a.m.
1 p.m.

Anyone who does not have access to WebAdvisor is encouraged to visit the Help Desk located on the second floor of the Walter Student Service Center for an ID and password. Access to WebAdvisor is required for online enrollment.

Today is deadline for first payment for fall semester/payment arrangements

Students in a payment plan for the fall semester must make the first payment today. In addition, students who have not made payment arrangements must set up a payment plan or pay in full by the end of today.

If making a payment or payment arrangements in person, the deadline is 5 p.m. at the Student Business Office in the Walter Student Service Center. Online payment arrangements will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. today.

General ledger closing on Aug. 18, Colleague not available

The Accounting Office will close the University’s general ledger for the fiscal year May 31, 2016 on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. The process will begin at 7 a.m. and will take approximately two hours. Staff members are asked not to log on to Colleague during this time. A notice will be sent when the process is complete.

Catherine Fragoso named interim assistant vice president

Catherine “Cat” Fragoso, Director of Student Leadership and Development, will serve as interim Assistant Vice President for Student Life during the coming academic year while Rosalinda Garcia serves as interim Vice President for Administration. An OLLU veteran with a great finger on the pulse of student life, Fragoso will ensure a seamless transition.

Fragoso will retain part of her role as Director of Student Leadership and Development, but will take on Student Life responsibilities including some related to Title IX, student grievances, accreditation preparation, student code of conduct issues, and international student support. As the Director of Student Leadership and Development, she will continue to work with Student Government Association, community wide calendar planning efforts, programming, orientation and student organizations. She will maintain offices in both Worden Building and Providence Hall. Her appointment begins on Sept. 1.

OLLU testing center is first in city with NCTA certification

OLLU’s testing center has earned certification from the National College Testing Association (NCTA). It is the first testing center in San Antonio and only the fifth in in Texas to receive this certification.

NCTA certification indicates that the OLLU center
• Adheres to best practices in the testing industry
• Has access to helpful testing ideas, documentation, and procedures
• Operates under the highest accepted standards and procedures for all types of testing

The testing center is part of the University’s Center for Career Development and Testing under the direction of Andres Jaime.
“I would like to give special thanks to Eddie Martinez for the long hours of work and commitment to complete our certification process,” said Jaime.

Martinez is one of the testing center coordinators.