Institutional Strategic Plan

Juntos: Higher Education. Higher Purpose.

Through the heritage passed down by our founders, the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is called to a higher purpose. That higher purpose – to transform the lives of our students and through them create a better world – is the focus of our strategic plan.

President Chávez Enduring Commitment

Rooted in the Gospel and the charism of the Sisters of Divine Providence, OLLU declares its unambiguous and unwavering ministry: to end the generational poverty that grips our communities by equipping students to rise as leaders by earning wages that allow them to lead a livelihood based on their values in high-demand fields. We will set the lamp of Catholic social teaching high, so that our graduates illuminate workplaces, neighborhoods, and nations with faith and excellence. Anything less is unworthy of our calling. Students in front of Main

Institutional Strategic Priorities Advancing Our Mission: Strengthening OLLU for a Bold Future

At OLLU, we are committed to building a dynamic and sustainable future rooted in our mission and values. Through our strategic priorities—Building Financial Strength, Achieving Operational Excellence, and Enhancing Our Brand—we are laying the foundation for lasting impact. By diversifying our financial resources, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency, and elevating the visibility and pride in the OLLU experience, we are empowering growth that is both mission-driven and transformative. Together, these priorities position OLLU to thrive, serve, and lead with excellence for generations to come.

Build Financial Strength

Goal: Build a strong, diversified financial foundation to ensure OLLU’s resilience and empower strategic innovation that drives mission-driven enrollment growth.

Achieve Operational Excellence

Goal: Foster a culture of excellence and innovation to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and quality across all OLLU operations.

Enhance Our Brand

Goal: Strengthen OLLU’s brand to reflect our mission, while increasing visibility, recognition, and pride in the OLLU experience.

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