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Adelante Training and Development Conference a rousing success

The second annual Adelante Training and Development Conference, held May 22-23,  was a rousing success.

The theme for the conference – “The Difference You Make” – focused on the tremendous impact OLLU employees have had on our students.

Participants had a chance to hear Trellis Strategies representatives share on customer service while delivering great tools, examples, and interactions with the crowd in order to relate, inspire, and reflect on personal and interpersonal skills in customer service. OLLU staff, faculty, and Trellis volunteered as session speakers with professional development topics to share during the two day conference.

Staff Assembly would like to express its gratitude to OLLU President Abel Chávez, PhD, for his welcoming address, Vice-President of Mission and Ministry, Gloria Urrabazo, for her prayer to pause and focus on the theme, and Assistant Vice President of Administration, Mary Scotka, for her leadership in these preparations. Staff Assembly also thanks all of the speakers, participants, and Adelante committee team for supporting this conference and making this event so memorable!

Adelante Training and Development Conference starts Wednesday

The second annual Adelante Training and Development Conference starts Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and concludes on Thursday.

“The Difference You Make”
The theme for this year’s conference will focus on the tremendous impact OLLU employees have on our students.

Breakfast Tacos, Welcome and Prayer:
The morning will kick off with breakfast tacos, a welcome from President Abel Chávez and a Prayer Ritual.

Morning Keynote Workshop:
Service Excellence presented by Trellis Strategies
Trellis recently conducted a survey and focus groups with OLLU students to tailor the workshop to the OLLU experience. Trellis will share how every member of the staff contributes to service excellence. Whether you are working directly with students, or your work is more behind the scenes, this presentation is for you.

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions:
Afternoon concurrent sessions will focus on a variety of topics, including technology uses and refreshers, campus safety, student engagement and retention, human resources policies and procedures, and self-care.

View schedule below. View session topics and descriptions on the Staff Assembly SharePoint site.

Closing Reception:
A wine and cheese reception hosted by Dr. George Williams will close out the first day.

Attendance Required:
All San Antonio-based staff are expected to attend the first day of the conference in person unless excused by their supervisor. Division leaders should use discretion to determine the needs of their areas and who can attend the conference.

Division leaders may consider rotating schedules to allow most staff to attend at least part of the conference.

The second day of the conference is optional. Staff should check with their supervisor for approval to attend the second day.

Faculty are welcome to attend the conference, as well.

Adelante Staff Professional Development Day set for Tuesday

The Adelante Staff Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Lakeview/Slater Amenities Room. 

The three-hour mini retreat will explore opportunities of how we can bring our best self to work. The core of the session will involve active small group conversations between colleagues. It will be a time of respite and reflection and will leave you feeling physically, mentally, and spiritually nourished. Our time together this day will conclude with a special blessing by Sister Jane Ann Slater, CDP, PhD, OLLU President Emeritus.

Supervisors (with the approval of division/department leaders) are encouraged to determine how staff in their areas can best take advantage of this dedicated professional development/training day by planning and selecting relevant opportunities. 

RSVP today using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/Vk0L1BbMg9

Please note: The university is not closed on March 12 and staff members must be present for their regular work schedules (unless on leave). Any professional development activities must be coordinated with supervisors and division leads. For more information, please contact SAC@ollusa.edu or your department’s Staff Assembly Representative.

Adelante Staff Professional Development set for March 12

The Adelante Staff Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Lake View Amenities Room. 

The three-hour mini retreat will explore opportunities of how we can bring our best self to work. The core of the session will involve active small group conversations between colleagues. It will be a time of respite and reflection and will leave you feeling physically, mentally, and spiritually nourished. Our time together this day will conclude with a special blessing by Sister Jane Ann Slater, CDP, PhD, OLLU President Emeritus.

Supervisors (with the approval of division/department leaders) are encouraged to determine how staff in their areas can best take advantage of this dedicated professional development/training day by planning and selecting relevant opportunities. 

To assist with these efforts, Staff Assembly is suggesting departments consider taking advantage of the Wellness Mini Retreat hosted by Gloria Urrabazo, Vice President for Mission and Ministry. If you are able to attend the Wellness Mini Retreat, please RSVP by Thursday, March 7 using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/Vk0L1BbMg9

Please note: The university is not closed on March 12 and staff members must be present for their regular work schedules (unless on leave). Any professional development activities must be coordinated with supervisors and division leads. For more information, please contact SAC@ollusa.edu or your department’s Staff Assembly Representative.