Company Research Report: Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Name: Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)

Mission: Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence, OLLU is a Catholic, Hispanic-serving, inclusive learning community. Through quality, innovative undergraduate and graduate education, they foster spiritual, personal, and professional growth. Graduates are prepared for purposeful lives and service to humanity.

History and Founders

Founded: 1895

By: Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence

Key People in the Company

President: Dr. Abel A. Chávez, MBA, PhD

Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff: Dr. George A. Williams, Jr.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Alan J. Silva

Vice President for Student Affairs: Jennifer Bendele, MEd

Vice President for Institutional Enrollment: Jessica González Uhlig, EdD

Vice President for Advancement: Victoria S. Pineda, EdD, CFRE

Chief Financial Officer: Edith Cogdell, CPA, CGMA

Vice President for Mission and Ministry: Gloria Urrabazo, MSW, MA, CSD

Chief Marketing Officer: Jenifer Brown

Athletic Director: Tom Norris, MA

Headquarters

Location: 411 S.W. 24th Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207

Number of Employees

Employees: Approximately 2,100 students; specific employee number not provided.

Revenue

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For

OLLU is known for its Catholic, Hispanic-serving, inclusive learning community that emphasizes academic excellence, student success, and service to humanity. It offers extensive undergraduate and graduate programs.

Products

Educational Programs

Undergraduate Majors and Minors: More than 70

Master's Programs: 15

Doctoral Programs: 4

Key Features

Programs offered through various schools and colleges like College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Leadership, College of Professional Studies, Salazar-Escobedo School of Mass Communication and Theater, Worden School of Social Service, and Woolfolk School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Classes are available in daytime, evening, weekend, and online formats.

Recent Developments

1. Strategic Plan: OLLU's strategic plan, approved by the Board of Trustees, focuses on key themes such as academic excellence, student access and success, and maintaining a vibrant, inclusive community.
2. Leadership Changes: In 2022, Dr. Abel A. Chávez was named the 10th president.

New Products Launched

No information is available on new product launches.

New Features Added to Existing Products

Emphasis on improving student matriculation, retention, and graduation through the implementation of the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) system for measuring progress.

New Partnerships

No information is available on new partnerships.

Conclusion

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) stands as a significant educational institution with a strong history and a commitment to providing quality education rooted in Catholic values. While the university continues to evolve, it remains dedicated to its mission of service and inclusive learning.