Men’s track and field broke several records at Texas Tech event

The OLLU men’s indoor track and field crew participated in the Texas Tech University Matador Open on Friday.

Head Coach Stephen Sherman said, “It is rare in track and field, at least in my experience, to compete in a meet where every athlete in the group is dialed in and are all successful on some level. Most if not all of our athletes hit season bests, career bests and or school records. Coach Terry Smith and I left the meet with a certain level of contentment that was different. To be quite honest it was a little odd not being disconcerted about anything, but it was refreshing too. I am very proud of this group.” Read full story.

W-2s now available on the myOLLU Portal

Employees can now access their W-2 online via the myOLLU Portal. A W-2 will be mailed only to former employees and current employees who have NOT consented via the portal to have their W-2 available electronically. They will be mailed by the IRS deadline. 

Current employees who have consented for their W-2 to be available electronically can print it from the portal.   

Additionally, employees are encouraged to review their withholdings. Those who would like to update their tax withholding status will need to complete a new W-4 return it to the Payroll Office in Main Building, Room 402. 

Women’s basketball ties all-time record in win over Texas College

The OLLU women’s basketball team completed the season sweep over Texas College after a 128-59 win. The Saints missed by one the overall record for most points scored in a game, which was 129 against Paul Quinn in 2015. The team also tied the overall Saints record for most threes in a game with 18.

The Saints improve to 18-4 overall and 11-0 in the Red River Athletic Conference, while Texas College drops to 5-14 overall and 3-8 in conference. Read full story at www.ollusaintsathletics.com.

Holiday hours for the cafeteria, library, bookstore and Help Desk

The following are hours of operation for the cafeteria, library, bookstore and IT Help Desk

Cafeteria

  • Dec. 15-16 –closed
  • Dec. 17-21 – 7a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Dec. 22-Jan. 2 – closed
  • Jan. 3-4 -7 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Jan. 5-6 – Closed
  • Jan. 7-11 – 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Jan. 12 – Resume regular hours

Note: The C-Store will remain open throughout the Christmas break

OLLU Bookstore

  • Dec. 15-16 – Closed
  • Dec. 17-19 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Dec. 20 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Dec. 21-Jan. 2 – Closed
  • Jan. 3-4 – Regular hours
  • Jan. 5-6 – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Jan. 7 – Resume regular hours

Available online throughout the holidays at https://www.bkstr.com/ollustore/home.

Library

  • Dec. 21-Jan. 2 – Closed
  • Jan. 3 – Resume regular hours

Help Desk

  • Dec. 21-Jan. 2 Closed
  • Jan. 3 – Resume regular hours

OLLU 2018 United Way campaign sees 73 percent participation

OLLU’s 2018 United Way campaign saw continued success with a 73 percent employee participation rate. The total donation amount increased to $26,932.27, up more than $3,500 from last year.

The United Way supports 69 partner agencies and 137 programs in San Antonio that assist children, families and the SanAntonio community. Ninety-three cents of every dollar donated to United Way ofSan Antonio and Bexar County goes to direct service in the community with 7.2 percent going toward overhead costs, making United Way of San Antonio one of the most efficient and effective nonprofit agencies in the country.

For the team competitions, the EM-IA-MM Synergy Team (Enrollment Management, Institutional Advancement and Mission and Ministry) had 95 percent participation, followed by the College of Professional Studies, which had 84 percent participation.

Results of the United Way San AntonioHigher Education Workplace standings will be announced in the spring. Stay tuned to learn if OLLU retains its place as No. 1 in employee participation among San Antonio Higher Education Workplace Campaigns.

A special thanks is extended to the 304 employees who contributed to this philanthropic effort.

Women’s basketball is undefeated in conference

The women’s basketball team remains undefeated in the Red RiverAthletic Conference after crushing Texas College 95-55 on Saturday. In theSaints conference opener on Thursday, the defeated Paul Quinn College 120-84.The women are now 7-1 overall and 2-0 in conference. They will host theUniversity of St. Thomas on Thursday and Huston-Tillotson University onSaturday – both games are at 5:30 p.m.

OLLU in the news

5/2: San Antonio Express-News – Historic Masters Graduates
Ken Rodriguez’s blog on the first online MSW students to graduate.

5/2: San Antonio Express-News – OLLU ceremony kicks off college graduation season

Faculty and staff encouraged to apply for Executive Leadership Academy

The Executive Leadership Academy was developed to foster leadership among promising OLLU faculty and staff. Applicants are selected to participate in a one-year, intensive program that examines exemplary leadership principles and bridges theory with practice. The goal is to nurture the staff leaders and the next generation of faculty leaders to serve higher education initiatives at Our Lady of the Lake University.

The Executive Leadership Academy will be bookended with full-day retreats along with a planned series of workshops. A cohort of staff and faculty will be selected through a process of nomination and application, followed by an interview. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that describes their leadership goals, ways in which the Academy fits into their professional development plan, and how Our Lady of the Lake University will benefit from the applicant’s participation.

The application will include written permission by the applicant’s immediate supervisor for participation. Due to the transitional demands placed on first-year resident faculty, we ask that they delay application for later in their tenure.

Please send applications to Dr. Liza Nagel, associate vice president for academic affairs, in Main Building, Room 104. Submissions are due by Sept. 2.

For more information, contact Academic Affairs at 210-434-6711, ext. 4035.

  • 10/15: San Antonio Express-News – Inspired by Special Needs
    Ken Rodriguez’s blog on George Williams, PhD, assistant professor of education.
  • 10/8: San Antonio Express-News – Ten Shining Alumni at NISD
    Ken Rodriguez’s blog about OLLU’s impact at NISD.