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A Lifelong Learner Finding Success in Fatherhood, Work, and Academics

Thomas Edison Dela Cruz found the perfect balance in being a father, a professional, and a student with the help of his wife. To top this all off, he graduated with flying colors with the Graduate Diploma in Research and Development Management (DRDM) degree at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU). Despite already having his PhD, his desire to gain more knowledge and learn something more encouraged him to take another degree and enroll in UPOU. It was during the pandemic that he enrolled in DRDM. This circumstance forced him to bring both his work and studies [...]

A Lifelong Learner Finding Success in Fatherhood, Work, and Academics2024-07-05T17:26:44+08:00

UPOU Presides Over Final LBSCFI Meeting as President

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, presided over the 2nd Quarterly Steering Committee Meeting of the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc. (LBSCFI) on 28 June 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room in Los Baños, Laguna. This is the last Steering Committee Meeting she presided over after serving two terms as President of LBSCFI.  Dr. Bandalaria expressed her gratitude to all the members of LBSCFI for their support through the four years of UPOU’s leadership. “UPOU took over at the height of the pandemic, and I appreciate that all members supported all the initiatives of [...]

UPOU Presides Over Final LBSCFI Meeting as President2024-07-02T15:27:21+08:00

Bridging the Digital Divide with the Barangay Digital Transformation Hubs

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) spearheaded the turnover ceremony for digital transformation hubs in Laguna barangays on 1 July 2024 to mark a new initiative in developing barangay digital transformation hubs. This project is a collaborative effort between UPOU FMDS, Concentrix, Public Employment Service (PESO) Laguna, and four participating barangays in Laguna: Brgy. Cansuso, Cavinti; Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro; Brgy. Maahas, Los Baños; and Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Bay. The ceremony was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the partner institutions, as they signed a memorandum of understanding [...]

Bridging the Digital Divide with the Barangay Digital Transformation Hubs2024-07-01T16:46:50+08:00

Iskolar Ng Bayan Applications AY 2024-2025

The UP Open University (UPOU) is accepting applicants under the Iskolar ng Bayan (INB) Program AY 2024-2025.  The Iskolar ng Bayan Act (RA 10648) was signed into law to democratize access to higher education for deserving public high school graduates. Applicants must submit their duly accomplished INB applications through the DIWA Portal: https://diwa.up.edu.ph/. For more information, please visit the OSA website at https://osa.upou.edu.ph/scholarships/ or email at [email protected]. #UPOpenUniversity

Iskolar Ng Bayan Applications AY 2024-20252024-07-01T16:25:34+08:00

UPOU Strengthens its Linkages with PLM through MOU Signing

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) forged an alliance with Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 27 June 2024 at the Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both institutions. From UPOU, the attendees were Dr. Melinda DP. Bandalaria, Chancellor; Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Associate Professor & Director, OGC; and Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan, University Registrar; and Dr. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Assistant Professor. Representing PLM were Atty. Domingo Y. Reyes, Jr., [...]

UPOU Strengthens its Linkages with PLM through MOU Signing2024-07-01T16:00:47+08:00

UPOU and GSU Forge Strategic Partnership with Signing of MOU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Guimaras State University (GSU) to strengthen their partnership and collaboration in providing accessible and quality education. The signing took place on 26 June 2024, at the Audio-Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Assoc. Prof. Myra C. Almodiel, Director, OPA; Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan, University Registrar; and Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages from UPOU. Representing GSU were Dr. Lilian Diana B. Parreño, President; [...]

UPOU and GSU Forge Strategic Partnership with Signing of MOU2024-07-01T15:46:11+08:00

UPOU Hosts CHED Training on Accreditation for QA TMFTL for AACCUP

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed 37 participants from eight Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines for the conduct of the  Training Program titled “Accreditation System for Quality Assured (QA), Technology Mediated, Flexible Teaching and Learning (TMFTL) for Higher Education in Digital Times.” This Training Program is a collaborative project of the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the University of the Philippines (UP), University of the Philippines Television (TVUP), and UPOU. The two-day training was held from  27 to 28 June 2024 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The training participants are accreditor members of [...]

UPOU Hosts CHED Training on Accreditation for QA TMFTL for AACCUP2024-07-04T14:58:57+08:00

FMDS features Dr. Goodstein of Bard College, NY on Sustainability and Regenerative Agriculture Talk

As part of the culmination of the celebration of Philippine Environment Month 2024, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted a hybrid talk focusing on sustainability and regenerative agriculture. The event took place on 27 June 2024 at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room and streamed via Zoom. It was attended by students, faculty, and staff of the university. The talk featured Dr. Eban Goodstein, Vice President of Environmental and Social Leadership and Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College in New York as the speaker who has [...]

FMDS features Dr. Goodstein of Bard College, NY on Sustainability and Regenerative Agriculture Talk2024-07-01T13:52:30+08:00

CODTL Program Development Associate Selected to Contribute to International AI Research Project

Assistant Professor Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio, program development associate (PDA) of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), UP Open University and Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Management and Developments Studies has been selected to contribute her expertise to an international research project titled the “International Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Training, and Adult Learning.” As PDA, Asst. Prof. Gervacio’s participation highlights her influential role in shaping discussions on integrating AI into educational practices. The project, led by Research Network 3 of the ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning and coordinated [...]

CODTL Program Development Associate Selected to Contribute to International AI Research Project2024-07-01T13:33:08+08:00

UPOU-OVCAA holds its 2nd Research Conversations on Structural Equation Modelling Analysis

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) hosted the second episode of the Research Conversations series for 2024. The talk, titled "How to Analyze Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by AMOS" featured Dr. Kunchon Jeotee, an Assistant Professor from the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand, as the resource speaker. Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, delivered the welcome remarks. He emphasized that the research methods are the backbone of empirical research as they provide tools, design studies, analyze the data, and draw meaningful conclusions. Rigorous research methods [...]

UPOU-OVCAA holds its 2nd Research Conversations on Structural Equation Modelling Analysis2024-06-28T14:23:24+08:00
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