UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed Manila Central University (MCU) officials for a benchmarking activity today, 14 May 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The event was spearheaded by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, along with Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director Dr. Myra C. Almodiel and Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto.
The MCU delegation, led by University President Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, explored UPOU’s practices and implementations in distance eLearning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Micro-credentials.
In line with its mandate under RA 10650, also known as the “Open Distance Learning Law,” and its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals No. 4 (Quality Education) and No. 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), UPOU continues to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between various organizations and institutions. These efforts aim to provide accessible and high-quality education to a diverse range of learners, promoting cooperation and shared progress in the educational landscape.
Written by Lovelyn P. Petrasanta ♦ Edited by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel
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ATM: The UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), as part of the Zero Waste Month Culminating Activities, is currently holding the Presentation of the Institutional Waste Management Plan (IWMP) at AVR, UPOU Headquarters. Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU, opened the event. ![]()
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This program will conduct the presentation of the IWMP involving Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) and waste projection, protocol/workflow, and proposed solutions (including the design for MRF). There will also be a Sign-Up for Volunteers and Community Currency Onboarding.![]()
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