The UP Open University (UPOU) and Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) conducted a ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last 21 May 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.
The forged partnership will center on the following:
● Development of appropriate course requirements per module;
● Conceptualization and development of learning materials/course packs;
● Development of the learning evaluation and assessment criteria;
● Cyberinfrastructure planning, resource sourcing, and implementation; and
● Quality assurance review of the course syllabi/course packs
Present at the event are UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria; Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Primo G. Garcia; UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano; Office of the Gender Concerns Director Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan; University Registrar, Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan; Office of the Student Affairs Director, Dr. Ria Mae H. Borromeo; Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning Director, Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao; Office of the Public Affairs Director, Asst. Prof. Myra C. Almodiel and Linkages Officer Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, who also hosted the event.
The team from LPU was led by Officer-in-Charge for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jennifer D. Tucpi, with the Dean College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Marilyn L. Ngales; Dean College of Technology, Dr. Arlene R. Caballero; College Secretary Graduate School, Ms. Aiza Manguan; University Registrar, Dr. Devy M. Galang; Director Counseling and Testing Center, Ms. Carolyn C. Quiba; Director Teaching and Learning Innovation Center, Ms. Grace S. Neturada; Assistant Dean Student Affairs Office, Ms. Gladys O. Ramos; OIC Research & Innovation Center, Ms. Jessa Frida S. Festijo; Chief Librarian Sotero H. Laurel; Academic Resource Center, Mr. Mark Edzel Gonzales; and Instructional Learning Management Specialist Mr. Melvin M. Grencio.
This initiative is part of UPOU’s mandate to contribute towards upgrading the quality of the educational system of the country by developing innovative instructional strategies and technologies and sharing these with other colleges and universities through cooperative programs. This partnership was also done to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Written by Anna Cañas-Llamas and Marinela Hernandez ♦ Edited by Yasele Yambao and Margaret Jarmin-Suarez ♦ Photo by Anna Mhari Duria
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