Chancellor Joane V. Serrano presided over the first meeting of the expanded Chancellor’s Advisory Committee (CAC) on 13 March 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room, UP Open University (UPOU),  Los Baños, Laguna. The meeting aimed to orient the new UPOU administration on the university’s Strategic Vision and guide units in aligning their initiatives with the strategic goals. With guidelines prepared by the Office of the Chancellor, she encouraged offices to review existing programs, adapt them for better alignment, and propose new initiatives, which will be presented at the strategic planning workshop in May 2025. She also emphasized ethical leadership, integrity, [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked a new leadership term as Chancellor Joane V. Serrano formally introduced the incoming university administration during the Chancellorship turnover rites held on 28 February 2025 at the International Convention Center, UPOU Headquarters. In her acceptance speech, Chancellor Serrano emphasized the crucial role of her team in realizing UPOU’s mission. “Their leadership, expertise, and commitment will be instrumental in advancing our vision of a transformative university of the future,” she said. Chancellor Serrano introduced the deans of UPOU’s three faculties of study: Dr. Charisse Reyes as Dean of the Faculty of [...]

As the UP Open University celebrates its 30th anniversary, it enters a new chapter with the Chancellorship turnover rites held on 28 February 2025 at the International Convention Center, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Following UP tradition, outgoing Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria handed over the University mace to incoming Chancellor Joane Serrano, symbolizing the transfer of the duties and responsibilities to the newly appointed academic leader of the University. The turnover rights started with the oath taking of Dr. Serrano, administered by UP President Atty. Angelo Jimenez. This was followed by President Jimenez and Chancellor Serrano formally signing the appointment [...]

Dr. Joane V. Serrano has been appointed as the fifth Chancellor of the UP Open University (UPOU) by the UP Board of Regents during its 1396th meeting on 30 January 2025. She began her term on 1 March 2025. Her oath-taking, administered by UP President Angelo Jimenez, was held on 28 February 20205 during UPOU’s 30th Anniversary. Chancellor Serrano’s journey to this position began in 1995 when she first joined the university as a research associate. With nearly three decades at the university, she has been a part of its evolution as a leading provider of online education. In [...]