OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY
San Antonio, Texas
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Business and Leadership, with the goal of having the new Dean in place by July 1, 2013.
To provide you as much information as possible, you will find information below with sections on the following:
The Location
The University
The School
The Position
THE LOCATION
San AntonioNBC’s Today Show ranked San Antonio as one of the five friendliest cities in the U.S. The city was judged on safety, diversity, the amount of parks and public spaces, civic celebrations and personal stories of friendliness. Relocate-American also named San Antonio as one of the top ten best places to live in America. The New York Times called San Antonio “a kind of Berkeley of the Southwest, a progressive, economically vibrant and Democratic-leaning city.”
The seventh largest city in the nation and one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, San Antonio’s current population is just over 2.1 million. The population will continue to grow, as experts predict an increase of more than 25 percent by 2020. San Antonio is a city that is comfortable with its diversity and mix of cultures – with more than 58 percent of the population who are of Hispanic or Latino origin. San Antonio’s weather is warm and mild through all seasons and averages an outstanding 224 sunny days annually. Local residents say that San Antonio has all of the advantages of a large city, but the feel of a small town.
Relocating to San Antonio is also very affordable. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes sales are up 16.9% and the median home price in San Antonio is $152,800. This is 25 percent below the national average of $200,500 for the same year. The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M reported that during 2006 – 2008 the majority of homes sold in San Antonio were in the $120,000 - $139,999 price range. This, according to Builder Magazine, means that homes in San Antonio cost 50K less than similar homes in other markets. The same magazine also named San Antonio the 4th Healthiest Housing Market in the Nation. San Antonio is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region. In 2009, Forbes Magazine reported that San Antonio had the third-best job market in the country. The job market in San Antonio is driven by growth in the health care, bioscience, cyber security, and tourism industries, as well as the military and military contracting. San Antonio has been largely immune to the national economic downturn and boasts an unemployment rate significantly lower than the national average. What minute effect the economic downturn had is quickly coming full circle, as Forbes Magazine has ranked San Antonio second on its list of America’s Fastest-Recovering Cities. It also helps that Texas does not have a state income tax.
The San Antonio region is rich in educational opportunities – from early child care to graduate school, there are many options. The public school system educates nearly 355,000 children in San Antonio and surrounding counties that represent 21 independent school districts.Parents can select from more than 90 private schools offering pre-K through high school and include institutions rooted in religious traditions, schools that provide intensive academic experiences, some that reflect a particular pedagogy and some that are specialized for specific populations. These diverse schools and strong, often faith-based communities help fulfill the American ideal of educational pluralism and collectively contribute to teaching, nurturing and inspiring young minds. There is a wide variety of entertainment options within San Antonio. There are more than 200 city-owned parks in San Antonio that offer a wide variety of activities, including youth sports, swimming, rugby,
volleyball, golf, softball, basketball and tennis. The recently launched B-Cycle bike-sharing program in the downtown area attracted more than 7,800 users-quickly making it the second-busiest in the nation.
Outside the city’s center there are a number of family-friendly destinations. The San Antonio Zoo, is considered one of the best in the nation exhibits over 8,500 animals representing 779 species of animals on 56 acres offers additional events like dine with the animals. The Natural Bridge Caverns, a beautiful and historical cavern system that offers an experience that is educational, fun and family oriented. Other attractions include Sea World, San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Splashtown San Antonio and
Schlitterbahn in nearby New Braunfels. It is no wonder that Trip Advisor recently named San Antonio one of the top family destination in the US.
San Antonio offers sports at all levels of competitive play. Basketball is the city’s most endeared sport as the home of the San Antonio Spurs, winner of four NBA titles (1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007). Other sports teams include NASL soccer, minor league
hockey,
WNBA, and Double A baseball. San Antonio hosts the NCAA football Alamo Bowl each December.The San Antonio area is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. The Texas Hill Country or nearby Gulf of Mexico offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation. Activities in the hill country region include hiking, rafting on rivers, golf, and other outdoor sports as well as entertaining family outings in a picturesque natural environment. Miles of world class beaches and saltwater fishing are only two hours away, close enough for a day trip but beautiful enough for a vacation.
The city of San Antonio and the United States Military are intricately linked, earning it the name of Military City U.S.A. San Antonio is home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base, with Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley outside the city. The military’s future in the city looks strong, as the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) of 2005 is well underway. The impact the BRAC will have on San Antonio is outstanding. The city has become the “home” of Military Medicine. Recent estimates indicate that it will generate an additional $8.3 billion in positive economic impact through 2011. This marks a significant increase from the initial 2006 estimate of $5.6 billion.
Just over one hour from Austin the state capitol, San Antonio offers a harmonious mix of Mexican, Spanish, German and American culture that results in a truly cosmopolitan city, one comfortable with its past but certainly living in the present with an eye on its future. One great way to see this firsthand is to experience Fiesta, with its multi-generational participants, all enjoying a 10-day celebration with many events and parades. The Mardi-Gras-like atmosphere features music, food, sports, pageantry, military and patriotic observances, exhibits and parades. The event takes place each year in April. The Hispanic culture and heritage is celebrated
in all aspect of the city, boasting the first officially recognized Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which sponsor events and activities year round to celebrate the city.
One aspect that truly defines the area is the respect for its history, whose traces can be seen throughout the River Walk area and beyond. Thanks to the imagination and foresight of civic leaders in the 1940s, the River Walk is now one of the major defining landmarks in the city. Fine dining, art galleries and boutiques line the banks of the downtown River Walk.
Another good way to experience the Hispanic culture of San Antonio is the Museum Reach, north of
downtown. This expanded section of the River Walk includes twelve art installations on the river banks, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the Southwest School of Art , and the Witte Museum. Nearby is the McNay Museum. You can also ride the museum reach section of the river walk where the boat ends at the 125-year-old Pearl Brewery complex, now home to restaurants, an outdoor
amphitheater, a Saturday farmers market, eclectic shops and the Culinary Institute of America—San Antonio. South from downtown, the south fork of the river meanders through the stately King William Historic District all the way to the Blue Star arts complex, an eclectic enclave of creative souls, unusual shops
and galleries, public art scattered about, and a brew pub. With the recent additional of the newly developed Mission Reach, Kayaking and canoeing venue by the San Antonio River Authority, San Antonio truly has something for everyone.
THE UNIVERSITY
Located on 52 acres in San Antonio, Texas and founded in 1895, Our Lady of the Lake is an independent Catholic, co-educational liberal arts and sciences university that offers pre-professional programs in weekday, weekend, evening and online programs, with campuses in San Antonio, The Woodlands (Houston,) and the Rio Grande Valley.
OLLU serves over 1,614 undergraduates and 1,125 graduate students from 42 states and 8 countries enrolled in 33 bachelor, 14 master, and two doctoral programs though the College of Arts and Sciences, School of
Business and Leadership, and School of Professional Studies and Worden School of Social Service.
Students are provided a broad variety of activities and programs to assist them in participating in the OLLU community and in developing their skills and knowledge of leadership, wellness, service, and diversity. Over 60 organizations, activities and teams are available, including choices such as athletics, fine arts, community service, recreation, academic honoraries, student government and publications.
The University faculty totals 110 and there are 4 management and 14 non-instructional staff members. Faculty members are representative of many and varied institutions of higher education in both the United States and abroad. Eighty-one
percent of the University’s full-time permanent instructional faculty members hold the highest degree possible in their academic fields.
The University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) with teams in men's and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, and tennis and women's volleyball and softball. In addition, OLLU offers a full range of intramural sports. Campus athletic facilities include playing fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, an outdoor track with fitness-trail equipment, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and basketball courts, and the University Wellness and Activities Center, which houses a gymnasium, aerobics room, weight room, racquetball courts, lounge/study areas, and other facilities.
The student-faculty ratio at Our Lady of the Lake University is 16:1, and the school has 64.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors include: Psychology; Biology, Social Work, Management, Communication and Learning Disorders, Education; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Health Professions and Related Programs. Tuition and fees are $23,588 (2012-13). In 2011 the endowment was $24,636,117.
Federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, OLLU has the highest percentage of Hispanic
enrollment at both the undergraduate (63 percent) and graduate (54 percent) levels of all Catholic universities in the country. OLLU also has the second highest percentage of Hispanic students by Carnegie Classification. In addition, OLLU is among the top 60 public and private universities nationwide to award master's degrees to Hispanics.
History
Our Lady of the Lake University was founded in 1895 by the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence, a religious institute originating in Lorraine, France, during the 18th century. In 1866 two of the Sisters from Lorraine traveled to Texas to establish schools in the new diocese of Texas. With trust in Providence and few other resources, the Sisters began 24 Texas Catholic schools by 1886.
In 1895, the Sisters were given a gift of land on the west end of San Antonio adjacent to Lake
Elmendorf with the stipulation that they had to commit to construction of $75,000 in buildings on the property. The Sisters began construction on
what is now the Main Building of Our Lady of the Lake University.
The school was first an academy for girls. College courses were added in 1911. In 1923 OLLU became the first San Antonio institution to receive regional accreditation. Since then, it has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association. In 1942 graduate courses were added and male students were admitted.
Mission Statement
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.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, May 27, 2010
Vision Statement
Inspired by Catholic values and the heritage of the founding Congregation of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University is a community called to transform individuals as they discover their purpose in life. We aspire to be nationally recognized for our distinctive programs, our expertise in Mexican American culture, and our diverse graduates who lead and serve with faith and wisdom to improve the world.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, May 22, 2008
Core Values
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 faculty, staff
and administration of Our Lady of the Lake University:
COMMUNITY: We are a community who value and expects:
Respect for diversity of experience, thought and expression;
Transparency and accountability; and Productivity, creativity and innovation. INTEGRITY: We engage in consistent,
professional practice throughout our relationships that involve:
Honesty, openness, and ethical behavior; and
Congruence between ideals and behavior. TRUST: We recognize our individual and
collective roles and responsibilities. As loyal and contributing members of the University, we demonstrate:
Conscientiousness in performing our duties;
Accountability to one another; and
Responsibility for University resources.
SERVICE: We are each 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 Approved by the Board of Trustees January 26, 2012
Strategic Plan 2012-2018
Rooted in Providence: To Grow, To Graduate, To Lead
The 60 month strategic plan has goals to grow enrollment by 4,000 students by 2018.
Destiny Statement: Our Destiny: Be One of the Top 20 Catholic Universities in the United States. Value Proposition: OLLU graduates students of promise with 24/7 support for their success in impactful programs.
(For details about the strategic plan, see
http://info.ollusa.edu/newsletter/5-21-12/OLLUStrategyMap.pdf
OLLU
Highlights
OLLU was elevated to the national category by U.S. News and World Report. It moved up from Tier 1 of Regional Universities - West ("America's Best Colleges 2011").
High school guidance counselors surveyed by US News and World Report ranked OLLU among the top 100 universities nationally for undergraduate education ("America's Best Colleges 2012").
OLLU is among the top 25 universities nationally for awarding MBAs to Hispanics according to rankings from The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine (2012).
OLLU was named a "Top 100 Degree Producer" for Hispanics earning master's degrees by Diverse Magazine (July 2012). OLLU ranked 63 nationally and 16 in Texas. In addition, OLLU was ranked 28 nationally for Hispanics earning master's degrees in business, management and marketing.
OLLU was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the third consecutive year for its work in Latina empowerment, education initiatives, and promoting economic opportunities. (2012)
OLLU is ranked 13th among National Universities for academic courses that incorporate community service, relative to school size; staff supporting community service initiatives, relative to total staff; and scholarships provided for community service (Washington Monthly Magazine 2012).
OLLU is ranked 44th among National Universities for community service participation and hours served, relative to school size (Washington Monthly Magazine 2012).
OLLU is the top Texas private university for awarding master's degrees to Hispanics according to rankings from The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine (2011). Nationally, OLLU is in the top 50 of all universities for awarding master's degrees to Hispanics.
OLLU is one of 25 universities in the U.S. recognized for promoting Latino success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by University of Southern California Center for Urban Education (2010).
The University received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to completely renovate all science laboratories and mathematics classrooms (2009).
THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
The School of Business and Leadership offers a PhD in Leadership Studies. Undergraduate and graduate business degree programs are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student learning outcome assessment is critical to our accreditation. Available programs include:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Bachelor of Applied Studies in Management
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems and Security
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Security Education (for those wishing to become certified as a high school teacher in this field)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Master of Science in Information Systems and Security
Master of Science in Non-Profit Management
PhD in Leadership Studies
Degree plans setting forth the specialization requirements, as well as the general education requirements that are unique to undergraduate business administration and computer
information systems and security majors, may be obtained in the dean's office.
OLLU’s School of Business and Leadership which boasts a newly restored and renovated main building, as well as a state of the art Executive Conference Center and computer
labs/classroom focuses on providing programs that are practical, personal and progressive. Many of the programs are offered through the University’s Weekend College Program or online, allowing working professionals the opportunity to complete a degree or earn an advanced degree while maintaining full-time employment.
The School of Business and Leadership is home to the Center for Information Assurance Management and Leadership, created in 2004 to provide access to high-quality information assurance and security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for industry, the government and higher education. The Center serves as a central resource on information assurance and security policy for students and the community, in conjunction with the NSA-certified cybersecurity curriculum of the SBL’s Computer Information Systems and Security department.
THE POSITION
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Business and Leadership, with the goal of having the new Dean in place by July 1, 2013.
Preferred Qualifications and Attributes
An earned doctorate appropriate for the School (i.e. Business, Management, Computer Information Systems, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies)
A record of effective academic leadership and administrative experience at the department or dean’s level (preferably including management of financial resources, human resources, and accreditation processes)
Evidence of the leadership skills and energy required to guide the School through ongoing growth and change
Identification with the University’s commitment to diversity as an Hispanic-serving institution within an intercultural, multi-ethnic community and dedicated to educational approaches that are particularly effective with first-generation students
Commitment to collaborative efforts with staff and faculty colleagues
Strong communication and listening skills, as well strong oral and writing skills
Commitment to shared governance
Ability to articulate and resolve issues confronting the University in the context of a changing higher education landscape.
Demonstrated record of scholarship commensurate with rank of associate professor or higher
Demonstrated ability to engage in community outreach and public relations
Ability to work knowledgeably and effectively in a small, Catholic university that is purposeful about its mission, vision, core values and religious heritage
Small number of deans within the university (three academic deans) offers a chance for real leadership and a role in decision-making
Development of new programs
Creation and advancement of programs and policies of the academic unit.
Working closely with strong teaching faculty in a faith-based higher education setting
Participation in achieving goal to increase to 4,000 students by 2018
Create a diverse portfolio of online programs
THE APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS
The review of applications and nominations will begin December 11, 2012, and will continue until an
appointment is made. Nominations, applications and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence and should include:
1) A letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications would relate to the mission, strategic plans and desired leadership characteristics for the dean as identified in this position profile;
2) A curriculum vitae; and
3) Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references for future contact, along with your professional relationship with each reference listed.
All candidate names will remain confidential, except for those individuals invited to campus interviews. Application and nomination materials should be submitted electronically (Microsoft Word preferred) to OLLUSBL@academic-search.com
For a confidential discussion about these opportunities, please contact: Marilyn Rhoads Mock, Senior Consultant, mrm@academic-search.com or
Roy B. Shilling, Jr., Ph.D., Senior Consultant, rbs@academic-search.com
