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UPOU IREC Conducts Training on “Accomplishment of Protocol, Informed Consent Assessment Forms for All Members, and Ethical Review of After-Approval Submissions for Research”

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee  (UPOU IREC) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs conducted a hybrid two-day training on “Accomplishment of Protocol, Informed Consent Assessment Forms for All Members, and Ethical Review of After-Approval Submissions for Research” last 8-9 November 2023 at the UPOU OVCAA Conference Room and via Zoom. This training-workshop is an initiative of the UPOU IREC in line with its level 2 accreditation application to the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB). Primarily, it aims to equip all the UPOU IREC members in accomplishing Informed Consent Assessment [...]

UPOU IREC Conducts Training on “Accomplishment of Protocol, Informed Consent Assessment Forms for All Members, and Ethical Review of After-Approval Submissions for Research”2023-11-15T11:17:36+08:00

UPOU AIMS Scheduled Maintenance

UPOU AIMS Scheduled Maintenance on 27 November 2023 8AM to 5PM. The UP Open University (UPOU) Academic Information Management System (AIMS) portal will undergo maintenance for system improvements on 27 November 2023 (Monday), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (GMT+8). During this period, the website will be unavailable. Please refrain from accessing it and scheduling/performing activities that will require access to the system. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. #UPOpenUniversity [...]

UPOU AIMS Scheduled Maintenance2023-11-10T14:23:17+08:00

FMDS-UPOU hosted a Let’s Talk It Over Series in celebration of Local Government Month titled “Botong Pinoy: A Conversation on the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections”

In celebration of the Local Government Month last October, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in partnership with the Faculty of Education (FEd) and the UPOU Committee on Elections (Comelec), hosted a thought-provoking Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) hybrid seminar titled “Botong Pinoy: A Conversation on the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections” held on 25 October 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium within the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, the Dean of FMDS, set the tone for the event through her engaging [...]

FMDS-UPOU hosted a Let’s Talk It Over Series in celebration of Local Government Month titled “Botong Pinoy: A Conversation on the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections”2023-11-16T12:02:17+08:00

UPOU Promotes Well-being through the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee

In an effort to cultivate a culture of health and well-being among its employees and show a genuine concern for the physical and mental welfare of its workforce in today's society, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU)  implemented a variety of wellness and healthy lifestyle activities. Through OC Memo CMDPB 2023-016, the Reconstituted UPOU Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee was created to spearhead these activities.  UPOU Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee was tasked to develop and execute programs and initiatives to enhance employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This is aimed to equip employees to navigate the [...]

UPOU Promotes Well-being through the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee2023-11-08T16:56:34+08:00

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: “Cybersecurity-Driven Resilience: Building a Secure Foundation”

In today's fast-changing digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual observance in the Philippines held every October to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to educate the public on how to stay safe online.  This year, the Information and Communications Technology Development Office (ICTDO) organized a Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 event at the CCDL Auditorium on October 19-20, 2023, with the theme of "Cybersecurity-Driven Resilience: Building a Secure Foundation." Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada, PDA of ICTDO; Mr. Raymond Nuñez, CTO of Red Rock IT Security; and Dr. Reinald [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: “Cybersecurity-Driven Resilience: Building a Secure Foundation”2023-11-08T14:24:41+08:00

UPOU OSA holds a Webinar on Student Mental Health

Dr. Jenny Lyn B. Casano served as the resource speaker for the webinar titled "Navigating Minds: Thriving in Open Distance Education – A Webinar on Student Mental Health." The University of the Philippines Open University Office of Student Affairs (UPOU OSA) held a webinar titled "Navigating Minds: Thriving in Open Distance Education – A Webinar on Student Mental Health" on 16 October 2023 via Zoom and other UPOU online platforms, in celebration of the National Mental Health Month.  Dr. Jenny Lyn B. Casano, a registered clinical psychologist, registered guidance counselor, and an International Certified Addiction Professional-Treatment (ICAP- Treatment) [...]

UPOU OSA holds a Webinar on Student Mental Health2023-11-06T15:12:21+08:00

UP Open University Attends the UP Mental Health and Well-Being Conference 2023

The UP Mental Health and Well-Being Conference 2023 participants gather for a group photo opportunity. The University of the Philippines Open University joined the “UP Mental Health and Well-being Conference 2023,” held at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, New College of Arts and Sciences (NCAS) Auditorium last 11-12 October 2023. It was organized by the Office of Student Development Services and hosted by the UP Los Baños - Office of Student Affairs. The conference gathered all UP Constituent Universities, and it was participated in by their respective representatives from each sectoral group of students, faculty, mental [...]

UP Open University Attends the UP Mental Health and Well-Being Conference 20232023-11-06T15:12:40+08:00

FMDS Welcomes Pioneer Batch of AADE Students

Asst. Prof. Tricia C. Ascan, AADE Program Chair, orients the students about the AADE program. The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a Hybrid Student Orientation for the first batch of the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) program held on 14 October 2023 at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room, Los Baños, Laguna and via Zoom. The orientation aimed to familiarize the AADE students with the academic environment, introduce them to essential support services, and ensure a smooth transition into their online learning journey. The first part of [...]

FMDS Welcomes Pioneer Batch of AADE Students2023-11-06T15:17:01+08:00

UPOU Conducted a Benchmark Meeting with Asian Theological Seminary

The UP Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmark meeting with the Asian Theological Seminary (ATS) at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 26 October 2023. The ATS delegation, led by Director Raniel M. Gallardo of the ATS Division of Online Learning, was warmly received by UPOU officials, including Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Dr. Reinald Adrian Pugoy, Director of the Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) and Assistant Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office (QAO). Dr. Pugoy provided an in-depth presentation on the UPOU ICTDO. [...]

UPOU Conducted a Benchmark Meeting with Asian Theological Seminary2023-10-27T11:29:37+08:00
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