Accreditation
Our Lady of the Lake University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679- 4500 for questions about the accreditation of Our Lady of the Lake University that fall under one of these areas: (1) to learn about the accreditation status of the institution, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of the institution’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.
For other concerns or complaints, contact the Vice President for Student Life (campus life, student activities, etc.), Vice President for Academic Affairs (academic issues) or Director of Human Resources (employee issues).
University Non-discrimination Policy
Finalized December 1, 2015
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is an equal opportunity institution and is committed to fostering a diverse environment that is free from discrimination. The school fully subscribes to all federal and state laws banning discrimination in institutions of higher education. Our Lady of the Lake University will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student in our educational programs or activities or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including disabled veterans, Vietnam-era veterans or recently separated veterans), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state and federal laws, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any allegation process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. These types of discrimination are prohibited by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable laws as well as University policies.
This policy covers discrimination both in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore any member of the University community who acts to deny, deprive or limit the educational or emplo yment access, benefits or opportunities of any member of the University community on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above are in violation of this policy.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information regarding crime statistics, campus safety, crime prevention and victim’s assistance is available on the University website at: http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/images/editor_documents/site_map/offices/university_police/2014_clery_stats. pdf
You can obtain a hard copy of the police department annual report through this link: http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/images/editor_documents/site_map/offices/university_police/2014_annual_secu rity_report__2_.pdf
Our Lady of the Lake University is a Catholic institution, sponsored by the Congregation of the Divine Providence. The staff and faculty of Our Lady of the Lake University place a high commitment on the core values of community, integrity, trust and service, and it is our policy to provide an educational environment and workplace experience free of sexual harassment, misconduct, violence or discrimination. These acts are not tolerated at our institution and are also prohibited by several federal laws including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For full information about our Title IX, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Policy and Procedures please visit: http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/images/editor_documents/site_map/campus_life/title_ix_policy.pdf
The following persons have been designated to handle issues related to the non-discrimination policies set forth by the University.
Inquiries concerning all discrimination complaints including the Age Act as designated by 34 CFR 110.25 (that fall outside the scope of disability discrimination and sexual discrimination including Title IX) for all campuses should be directed to:
Patricia Gomez, Assistant Director for Human Resources (faculty and staff)
Main Building, Room 125H, San Antonio Campus
210-431-5550
Rosalinda Garcia, Assistant Vice President for Student Life (students)
Providence Hall, Room 100, San Antonio Campus
210-431-3924
Inquiries concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related issues of disability discrimination for all campuses may be directed to:
Suzanne Patrick, Compliance Officer (students)
Main Building, Room 104A, San Antonio Campus
210-431-6552
Patricia Gomez, Assistant Director for Human Resources (faculty and staff)
Main Building, Room 125H, San Antonio Campus
210-431-5550
Inquiries concerning Title IX and related issues of sex discrimination may be directed to: The Title IX Coordinator at OLLU is:
Suzanne Patrick, Compliance Officer
Main Building, Room 104A, San Antonio Campus
210-431-6552
The Title IX deputy coordinators for OLLU are primarily responsible for serving as the main cont acts to individuals bringing complaints, and acting as impartial sources of assistance in the resolution of disputes. Upon receiving complaints, the deputy coordinators investigate the incident or overseeing the investigation and, when called for, coordinate the formal hearing process.
The Title IX deputy coordinators at OLLU are:
Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Complaints Submitted by Students
Randall Garza, Director for Advising and Retention
Moye Hall, Room 009A, San Antonio Campus
210-431-4070
Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Complaints Submitted by Staff and Faculty:
Patricia Gomez, Assistant Director for Human Resources
Main Building, Room 125H, San Antonio Campus
210-431-5550
Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Complaints Submitted by Staff, Faculty and Students on the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria) campus:
Patricia M. Longoria, PhD, Director
La Feria Administrative Building, Room A3 956-277-0146
Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Complaints Submitted by Staff, Faculty and Students on Houston ( The Woodlands) campus:
Melinda Kirtley, Director/Admissions Counselor
Houston Campus, Room118H
936-273-7620
Please note that all online faculty, staff and students should submit complaints to the San Antonio Campus contacts. Reports submitted in the Rio Grande Valley and Houston will be investigated jointly by the contact on that campus and the San Antonio Campus contacts.
Hard copies of this policy can be obtained at the following locations on the San Antonio campus: Office of Academic Affairs, Main Building, Room 104
Human Resources Office, Main Building, Room 125 Office of Student Life, Providence Hall, Room 104
Counseling Services, Providence Hall, Room 101 Student Success Center, Moye Hall, Lower Level
Hard copies of this policy can be obtained at the following location on the Houston (The Woodlands) campus: Director of the Houston campus Office, Houston Campus, Room 118H
Hard copies of this policy can be obtained at the following location on the Rio Grande Valley (La Feria) campus: Director of Rio Grande Valley Campus’s Office, La Feria Adm
Memberships
The University memberships include the American Council on Education, the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, the Texas Independent College Fund, the Higher Education Council of San Antonio, the United Colleges of San Antonio, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities and the Council on Independent Colleges, Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Southern Regional Colleague Users Group.
Educational Commitment
Our Lady of the Lake University expresses its commitment to the complete educational development of the individual: intellectual, moral, social and spiritual. It attempts, moreover, to create a person-centered learning environment in which both academic and co-curricular programs and services provide creative alternatives responsive to the needs of individual students. Flowing from its purpose as well as its commitment to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), Our Lady of the Lake University promotes an environment to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. Our Lady of the Lake University’s student and personnel policies clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students on University property or as part of any of the University’s activities.
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