UPOU-FMDS Records a Hundred of Flora and Avifaunal Diversity within the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship & Nutrition)

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) compiled a dataset of 200 plant species and 22 observed bird species as of 18 January 2024 and 20 October 2023, respectively. Identified species in the FMDS Permaculture G.A.R.D.E.N. Source: https://angusmaps.my.canva.site/upou-perma-garden-map Based on the conducted 3-day field inventory of plant species on 16-18 January 2024, a total of 183 plant species were identified and 17 unidentified plant species. These were co-initiated by Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores, permaculture expert and designer, and Ms. Maryjane Reondanga, the Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. caretaker. Meanwhile, the baselining of avifaunal [...]

UPOU-FMDS Records a Hundred of Flora and Avifaunal Diversity within the FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation toward Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship & Nutrition)2024-03-04T09:39:16+08:00

UPOU FMDS and Campus Development and Management Office Strengthen Collaborative Efforts on Waste Management and Food Servicing

In alignment with advocacy for sustainable policies and practices to establish a model sustainability campus, the Campus Development and Maintenance Office (CDMO) of UP Open University (UPOU) engaged in collaborative efforts with the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) on 12 February 2024. The seminar, titled ‘Collaborative Project on Waste Management and Food Servicing,’ addressed various challenges concerning waste collection and solid waste management systems. Solid Waste Management or SWM constitutes a pivotal element of the SiALLC (Sustainability in Action – A Living Laboratory Campus) initiative at UPOU, wherein FMDS spearheads its operational implementation both within and beyond [...]

UPOU FMDS and Campus Development and Management Office Strengthen Collaborative Efforts on Waste Management and Food Servicing2024-03-01T16:52:26+08:00

40th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar on Decentralization: The Case of MPSUID Butuan

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) invites you to the 40th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar titled, “Decentralization: The case of Master Plan for Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Development (MPSUID) Butuan” on 08 March 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR) and live via Zoom. The seminar was inspired by Butuan’s explicitly stated vision for its development. The Philippines suffers from a severe case of inequitable distribution of income or wealth. This inequity is reflected in the skewed concentration of economic activities to just a [...]

40th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar on Decentralization: The Case of MPSUID Butuan2024-03-01T16:47:57+08:00

UPOU to Highlight Equality, Progress, and Inclusivity in the 2024 Women’s Month Celebration

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) continuously highlights the celebration of both National Women’s Month and International Women’s Day this March 2024. UPOU, through the Gender Focal Point System (GFPS) and the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), will be celebrating Women’s Month with a series of events and activities. The month-long celebration aims to raise awareness about gender equality and women's rights and corresponding issues and will serve as a tribute to the countless contributions and achievements of women in various fields and industries within the university’s open and distance e-learning (ODeL) framework. This year’s theme, UPOU [...]

UPOU to Highlight Equality, Progress, and Inclusivity in the 2024 Women’s Month Celebration2024-02-29T16:50:09+08:00

UPOU-FMDS and PESO Laguna Conducted a Courtesy Visit with the Local Government Unit of Los Baños, Laguna for Barangay Digital Transformation Project

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in partnership with Laguna Public Employment Services Office (PESO Laguna), recently conducted a courtesy visit to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Los Baños, Laguna on 16 February 2024 in relation to the public service initiative called “Barangay Digital Transformation”. Led by UPOU-FMDS Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano, the team, which included Ms. Mary Jane T. Banasihan-Corcuera, Manager of the PESO Laguna, Ms. Dona Lyn Piamonte, FMDS Linkages Staff, and Mr. Rodson Del Mundo, Provincial PESO Staff, visited Los Baños Municipal Administrator [...]

UPOU-FMDS and PESO Laguna Conducted a Courtesy Visit with the Local Government Unit of Los Baños, Laguna for Barangay Digital Transformation Project2024-04-02T14:58:59+08:00

UPOU’s Paper on Blended, Online and Open Learning Published in Award-Winning Book

A team of faculty members from UP Open University (UPOU) has contributed to an award-winning book titled “Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures,” published by Open Book Publishers. The team comprises Dr. Patricia B. Arinto, currently the Dean of UP Tacloban College and a Professor in the Faculty of Education; Dr. Primo Garcia, presently the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and a Professor in the Faculty of Management and Development Studies; and Assistant Professor Anna Katrina Marcial, the Chair of the Master of Distance Education Program in the Faculty of Education. Their article titled “Cultivating sustainable blended [...]

UPOU’s Paper on Blended, Online and Open Learning Published in Award-Winning Book2024-02-29T15:17:33+08:00

Call for Volunteers: Bridge Program Offering in DepEd Region X

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU is looking for volunteers who will serve as course coordinators in any of the following courses (dates of offering are also specified): a. Bridge English: 25 March - 20 April b. Bridge Mathematics: 25 March - 18 May c. Bridge Physics: 25 March - 18 May The intended audience for this offering is the Grades 11-12 students from DepEd Region X. Volunteer course coordinators will be involved in the following: 1. Monitor student's progress. 2. Respond to students' inquiries. 3. Facilitate discussion forum on the course site. 4. Conduct synchronous sessions. In case you are interested, kindly sign-up via this link. [...]

Call for Volunteers: Bridge Program Offering in DepEd Region X2024-02-28T11:06:06+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Students from UPIS

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed students from the UP Integrated School (UPIS) as part of their Career Orientation Trip. This event aimed to help Grades 9, 10, and 11 students of UPIS understand the various program options available at UPOU and explore different career paths related to those programs. This was held on 19 February 2024 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. A total of 306 UPIS students participated in the Career Orientation, with 104 students from Grade 9, 97 from Grade 10, and 105 from Grade 11. The students were divided [...]

UPOU Welcomes Students from UPIS2024-02-28T10:58:48+08:00

UPOU Celebrates 29 Years of Unity and Collaboration

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked its 29th anniversary with a day-long celebration filled with activities and reflections.  This was held on 23 February 2024, at the Multi-Purpose Hall in UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Themed "Unibersidad na Magkakakilala Para sa Pagkakaisa," the anniversary program aimed to foster a sense of unity and camaraderie among the UPOU community. The celebration kicked off with a warm welcome from Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor. She expressed her gratitude to everyone for their continued support and dedication to UPOU, and reiterated the mandate of the university to [...]

UPOU Celebrates 29 Years of Unity and Collaboration2024-03-01T10:40:18+08:00

Call for Papers: 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

The Faculty of Education UP Open University is pleased to announce its partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas College of Education in hosting the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation on 04 May 2024 (Saturday). This year’s conference theme is focused on “Beyond Vision: Embracing Change for Transformative Teacher Education.” Teacher educators and scholars are warmly invited to participate in the conference. To register, kindly access: https://bit.ly/42ODNtQ which is available until 19 April 2024. Details about the submission of proposals for presentation will be provided soon. For more information about this event, kindly visit this post on the FEd [...]

Call for Papers: 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-02-26T10:36:55+08:00
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