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SAINTS FIRST-YEAR TOOLKIT

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

OUR CORE VALUES

As a Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University is a community whose members are committed to serve students by:

• Ensuring quality, innovative undergraduate and graduate learning experiences;• Fostering spiritual, personal, and professional growth; and• Preparing students for success and continued service.

Our Lady of the Lake University is a Catholic community with a faith in a Provident God at its roots. The quality of our relationships defines our work toward the Mission and the Vision. Our core values reflect what we believe and live in our daily lives as Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and administration of Our Lady of the Lake University:

COMMUNITYWe are a community who values and expects:• Respect for diversity of experience, thought and expression; • Transparency and accountability; and • Productivity, creation and innovation.

INTEGRITYWe engage in consistent, professional practice through our relationships that involve:• Honesty, openness, and ethical behavior; and • Congruence between ideals and behavior.

TRUSTWe recognize our individual and collective roles and responsibilities. As loyal and contributing mem-bers of the University, we demonstrate:• Conscientiousness in performing our duties;• Accountability to one another; and • Responsibility for University resources.

SERVICEWe are called to share our resources through:• Use of our personal skills and knowledge for the benefit of others; and • Promotion of the common good of the University and external communities.

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New Student Orientation Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

University Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before Classes Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Get it Done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

What Is Residence Life? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Your Academic Journey At OLLU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Blue Nation Welcome Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alumni And Family Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Important Contact Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How To Show Your Saints Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Get Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Lake Day

Welcome to Providence CountryIn this session learn about OLLU highlights, watch an OLLU virtual tour video and get important next steps.

Faith and FamilyLet’s talk about who we are as a community, learn about our heritage and what makes us a unique institution of higher education.

Fe y Familia¡Conozcan a nuestra comunidad! Aprenda sobre nuestro legado y sobre la experiencia única que ofrece nuestra universidad.

Things I Wish I Knew About OLLU My First Semester Students learn about the top five tips to successfully begin your fall semester from your Saints Orientation Executive Leaders.

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UNIVERSITY UPDATESUNIVERSITY UPDATESPLANNING FOR FALL 2020

As the Our Lady of the Lake University family pre-pares for a return to campus operations, the univer-sity values of Community, Integrity, Trust and Service are at the forefront of decision making.

ADJUSTED INSTRUCTION To accommodate the wide range of student needs and desires during the pandemic, OLLU is adopting a variety of strategies as appropriate to each disci-pline:

• Adding more course sections – Reduced class sizes and assignment to more spacious rooms for face-to-face classes to accommodate so-cial distancing.

• Split hybrid classes – Involves half of the stu-dents in a class attending face-to-face for one day of instruction and half attending virtually or completing projects/assignments.

• Online lecture/in-person labs – Involves students attending lecture portion of class online and attending labs in person; addition-al lab sections are being scheduled to accom-modate smaller lab class sizes.

• Online sections – Most courses with multiple sections will offer at least one online section;

Most students will have the flexibility to build face-to-face, online or mixed schedules as needed.

RESIDENCE HALL CHANGESTo accommodate the need for social distancing in the residence halls, OLLU is adopting the following initiatives:

• Reopening former resident hall space – Fol-lowing the opening of Lake View Apartments, the university took several halls offline. Providence Hall, Pacelli Hall and St. Ann’s Hall will be brought back online and utilized for greater social distancing. Work on these halls is happening over the summer to prepare them for use. There will be no triple occupan-cy rooms. There will be some double occu-pancy rooms. There will be no more than two residents sharing bathroom space.

• Social distancing measures in common spaces – Lounges, study rooms and laundry spaces will be adjusted to ensure proper distancing; signage and floor decals will be added as visual reminders.

• Resident hall activities – Social activities in

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the residence halls will involve more virtual and outdoor activities to ensure social dis-tancing.

• Hand sanitizer stations – Hand sanitizer sta-tions will be available near hall entrances.

• Intensified cleaning of high-touch areas – New procedures are being adopted for more frequent cleaning of high-touch areas such as door handles, surfaces in common areas, hallways, elevator and stairwells.

ADJUSTMENT TO DINING SERVICESOLLU’s dining services provider Chartwells will be adopting the following measures to provide for so-cial distancing and

• Plexiglass guards – Guards will be installed to prevent the spread of germs.

• Grad-and-Go items – More Grad-and-Go options will be offered to allow community members to take their meals to private spac-es.

• Disposable containers – Will assist with pre-venting spread of germs.

• Spacing of tables and chairs – Will assist with social distancing.

• Visual reminders – Signage and floor decals will provide guidance for social distancing.

• Intensified cleaning measures – Dining rooms will be closed between meal serving times to allow for additional cleaning.

• Visual reminders – Throughout campus there will be signage to remind the community of proper distancing, hygiene, traffic flow and health precautions.

ADDITIONAL MEASURESTo decrease the possibility of exposure, the universi-ty will implement the following:

• One-way traffic flow on stairs – Stairs will be designated up or down to reduce spread of germs from person to person.

• Elevator capacity will be limited – Depending on elevator size, one to two individuals will be allowed at a time.

• Meeting room spaces limited – Limits will be placed on the number of people allowed in

meeting spaces; online/virtual meetings will be encouraged.

• Increased outdoor activities – More student activities will be scheduled in outdoor spaces to provide for greater distancing and more airflow.

• Plexiglass guards – Guards will be placed in key student service areas.

• Hand sanitizer stations – Sanitizer will be available at building entrances and in high-traffic areas outside of computer labs, classrooms, art studios and laboratories.

• Increased cleaning – More frequent cleaning of high-touch and high-traffic areas will take place throughout the day; aerosol disinfec-tants will be used in high-traffic areas and classrooms.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITYAll community members are reminded that mea-sures you take against the virus protect not only you but those around you. All community members are asked to do the following.

• Wear a mask – When in a public space where social distancing is not possible, or in an interior space for sustained periods of time, everyone is asked to wear a mask unless unable to do so. Masks have been shown to reduce the risk of COVID spread significantly.

• Maintain social distance – When possible ensure at least six feet of space between you and others.

• Avoid others if you are ill – Do not attend class or come to work if you are feeling ill or have any COVID-related symptoms or have tested positive for COVID.

• Avoid others if you have been exposed – If you have known exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID, do not attend class or come to work.

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BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN

Log into your application status page to complete the steps below:

Apply for On-Campus Housing (if you plan to live on campus)

Complete your Financial Aid Process

Complete Final Confirmation of Registration (Agree to OLLU’s Financial Responsibility Policy and set up payment plan if applicable)

Submit Health Insurance Waiver Option (if applicable)

Set up New Student Account

Submit Final Transcript and Test Scores

Submit Meningitis Verification Form

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GET IT DONE AND GET MORE.

GET IT DONE - RECEIVE A CARE PACKAGE WITH $75 GIFT CARD

OLLU is holding virtual “Get It Done Days” so you can finalize all your steps for registration, advising, financial aid and payment arrangements.

Students who complete all the steps will receive a Care Package with a $75 gift card, an OLLU branded face covering, a “Got It Done” T-Shirt and other OLLU swag.

Use the link below to RSVP and select a time and date to take part in an individual session:

Sign up today!

During your appointment you will be able to meet with the following departments:• Admissions to go over your next steps• Advising to review your class schedule• Financial Aid to accept and review your financial aid package• Student Business Office to make final confirmation arrangements •

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 210-431-3961 or admissions@ollusa.edu.

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WHAT IS RESIDENCE LIFE?

Residence Life is a positive living and learning environment that both challenges and supports our students.

HOW CAN WE BE A RESOURCE? • Two-way communication with parents and students• Will contact you with any emergency related matters• Share with us concerns you have with other residence life students

HOW CAN YOU HELP US?• Encourage your students to follow policies and procedures• Have them advocate for themselves• Have them practice social distancing in their community

IMPORTANT DATES: DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON COVID-19

Fall 2020 Move In – Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020Fall 2020 Move Out – Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 by 12 p.m.Spring 2021 Move In – Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021Spring 2021 Move Out – Friday, May 7, 2021 by 12 p.m.

*Residents are encouraged to limit what they bring to campus in the event of an unexpected mid-semester move-out.

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YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY AT OLLU

Thursday, July 30, 2020

During this session, students will meet their Academic Dean, connect with faculty, begin their career path with Career Development Office and receive Academic Advising updates.

10–11:30 a.m. College of Professional Studies

1–2 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences

4–5 p.m. School of Business and Leadership

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESArt: Visual and New Media ArtsBiologyBiomathematicsChemistryChemical BiologyDramaEnglish - Technical and Professional

Writing concentration History - Integrated Digital and Public

History concentration Kinesiology - Generalist concentration - Health Professions concentra-

tion - Sport and Fitness Manage-

mentMass Communication - Multimedia Journalism con-

centration - Public Relations concentra-

tion

- Digital Film/TV Production concentration

MathematicsMexican American StudiesMusic General Sacred Music concentrationPolitical Science, Pre Law and Legal ProcessSocial StudiesSpanish - Translation and Interpretation

concentrationTheology and Spiritual Action

SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAccountingComputer Information Systems and SecurityEconomicsFinanceIndividualized ConcentrationManagementMarketing

COLLEGE OF PROFES-SIONAL STUDIESCommunication Sciences and

DisordersCriminology and Criminal JusticeEducation Multidisciplinary Studies and

ResearchSocial Work SociologyPsychology

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BLUE NATIONBLUE NATIONWELCOME WEEKWELCOME WEEK

SAVE SAVE thethe

DATEDATEAug. 13–16Aug. 13–16

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BLUE NATION WELCOME WEEK

Let’s Get Ready for Fall Semester! This weekend will be a hybrid of virtual sessions, informative videos, learning modules and small group sessions. Look forward to fun on campus including a Saints Athlet-ics’ volleyball game, Movie Night and Late Night OLLU Stories all while following our safe-distance and health-practice regulations.

 

THURSDAY, AUG. 13 • Residence Hall and Blue Nation Check In • Pick up your course material

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG 14-15 Blue Nation Sessions by Appointment

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 14-16 Blue Nation Virtual Broadcast

MONDAY, AUG. 17 First Day of Class

FOLLOW US

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ALUMNI AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Debora Guzman PerezDirector of Alumni and Family Relations 210-431-3985family@ollusa.edu

STAY CONNECTED AND RECEIVE INFORMATION ON:• Newsletter• Homecoming• Parent Council• Social Media

- Facebook- Twitter- Instagram- LinkedIn

• Internships• Scholarships and In-Kind Donations

Click here to sign up to receive updates from Family Relations. Or use the QR Code to the right.

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GETGETINVOLVEDINVOLVED

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSRSOs are student-led organizations who have followed the recognition and renewal for recognition process to have the organiza-tion officially sanctioned and endorsed by the university. These organizations have a faculty or staff adviser who serves voluntarily to advise the student organization. It is not necessarily a responsibility included in their job description.

CHARTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSCSOs are connected with a university department that have staff member(s) whose job description includes the advisement of the student organization in connection with department goals to enhance the campus community.

SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS SIOs are groups of individuals that have formed an organization based on interests in culture, recreation, spirituality or hobbies.

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS They are organizations connected with an academic department typically focused on an academic major that support the devel-opment of essential skills for career goals.

HONOR SOCIETIES Honor Societies are organizations that are focused on high academic scholar achievement, and often have requirements for classi-fication, grade point average or credit hours.

GREEK LIFE Greek Life are organizations that build a sense of community within their brotherhood or sisterhood through leadership, philan-thropy, charity and service-minded awareness. OLLU does not endorse a social Greek system to best align with the OLLU Core Values and CDP Value of Service.

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Academic Center for Excellence Sueltenfuss Library, Room 101210-431-4199writing@ollusa.edu tutoring@ollusa.edu

Academic Advisers Moye Building, Lower Level 210-431-3966 advising@ollusa.edu

AdmissionsMain Building, Room 416210-431-3961admissions@ollusa.edu

Center for Career Development and Testing Main Building, Room 123210-431-3971ccdt-testing@ollusa.edu

Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism Worden School, Room 23210-431-3990cslv@ollusa.edu

Center for Women in Church and Society Elliott House 210-431-3910 cwcs@ollusa.edu

Counseling Services Providence Hall, Room 101210-431-4053counseling@ollusa.edu

Financial Aid Walter Center, First Floor 210-431-3960finaid@ollusa.edu

Health Services 210-431-3919University Wellness and Activities Center (UWAC), Room 112 healthservices@ollusa.edu

IT Helpdesk Walter Center, Second Floor 210-431-3908 helpdesk@ollusa.edu

Registrar Walter Center, First Floor 210-431-3959registrar@ollusa.edu

Residence Life Lake View Apartments210-431-3941 residencelife@ollusa.edu

Services to Students with Disabilities Sueltenfuss Library, Room 125 210-431-4010ada@ollusa.edu

Student Business Office Walter Center, First Floor210-431-3929 studentaccounts@ollusa.edu

Student Employment Walter Center, Lower Level, Room 023210-528-6804

Student Success Center Moye Building, Lower Level210-431-3966sas@ollusa.edu

Student Leadership and Development Worden School, Room 23210-431-3931sld@ollusa.edu

Sueltenfuss Library 210-431-3923 library@ollusa.edu

University Ministry Elliott House 210-431-3973ministry@ollusa.edu

University Police Walter Center, Lower Level210-431-4022police@ollusa.edu

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFOIMPORTANT CONTACT INFO

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WINGS UP HOW TO SHOW YOUR SAINTS SPIRIT

WATCH this how-to video.

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