Priority deadline today for Adelante Training proposals

The university is excited to announce a call for presentation proposals for the 2024 OLLU Adelante Training and Development Conference, taking place on May 22 and 23. Sponsored by Staff Assembly, the conference will focus on training and development for OLLU employees working in roles outside of the classroom. All concurrent presentation sessions will take place on May 22 and will include a hybrid option for Houston and RGV participation. All employees are welcome.  

Submit a Presentation Proposal Here 

Priority deadline for proposal submission is today, Monday April 22.  

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 

Wednesday, May 22

8:30-9:00 Breakfast 

9:00-9:10 Opening and Prayer 

9:10-9:20 President Welcome Address  

9:30-10:15 Keynote

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  

Thursday, May 23

Employees will have an opportunity to participate in one of the following half-day trainings:
All trainings are tentative, and will be confirmed by May 1, 2024


Half-Day Training Topics:

  • Accessibility Zone
  • Dream Zone
  • Wellness and Self Care

For questions about the proposal submission process or conference, please contact Mary Scotka at mscotka@ollusa.edu or Staff Assembly Leadership at sac@ollusa.edu

Adelante Training and Development Conference issues call for proposals

The university is excited to announce a call for presentation proposals for the 2024 OLLU Adelante Training and Development Conference, taking place on May 22 and 23. Sponsored by Staff Assembly, the conference will focus on training and development for OLLU employees working in roles outside of the classroom. All concurrent presentation sessions will take place on May 22 and will include a hybrid option for Houston and RGV participation. All employees are welcome.  

Submit a Presentation Proposal Here 

Priority deadline for proposal submission is Monday, April 22.  

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 

Wednesday, May 22

8:30-9:00 Breakfast 

9:00-9:10 Opening and Prayer 

9:10-9:20 President Welcome Address  

9:30-10:15 Keynote

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  

Thursday, May 23

Employees will have an opportunity to participate in one of the following half-day trainings:
All trainings are tentative, and will be confirmed by May 1, 2024


Half-Day Training Topics:

  • Accessibility Zone
  • Dream Zone
  • Wellness and Self Care

For questions about the proposal submission process or conference, please contact Mary Scotka at mscotka@ollusa.edu or Staff Assembly Leadership at sac@ollusa.edu

Adelante Training Conference set for Tuesday and Wednesday

The Adelante Training and Development Conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday and feature non-academic training and development for all OLLU employees.

The conference will include 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.

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.

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

Click HERE to view the full conference agenda, including descriptions for each concurrent session.
NEW Location: Main 204 (see session blocks below)*

Figure 1 Session Blocks for Adelante Training. Location Change to Main 204

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

Reminder: Adelante Training Conference set for June 6 and 7

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

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.

OLLU issues call for proposals for Adelante Training Conference

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.**