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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

CSC Grants Honor Graduate Eligibility to UPOU and Other ODL Students

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) students who graduated with distinction have now been granted the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE).This decision represents a significant step toward recognizing the graduates' achievements from Open Distance Learning (ODL) programs. The CSC's resolution has been amended to include honor graduates who have achieved Latin honors, such as summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude, in their bachelor's degrees through ODL. Previously, honor graduates from open distance learning were not eligible for the Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE) under Presidential Decree (PD) No. 907. The revised resolution [...]

CSC Grants Honor Graduate Eligibility to UPOU and Other ODL Students2023-10-24T16:30:25+08:00

UPOU Faculty Member Bags Silver Medal in 36th AAOU Annual Conference

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr., UP Open University Associate Professor and Program Director for Immersive Open Pedagogies, was awarded the Silver Medal for the Best Practice Award at the 36th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU 2023). AAOU 2023 was held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 28-30 September 2023. His paper, titled “iBook Plus: An Interactive Book-Based Approach in Open and Distance e-Learning,” was about his investigation into the potential of iBook Plus,  a novel interactive book-based approach to enrich online courses and encourage meaningful student interactions. The iBook Plus approach utilizes the interactive book format to [...]

UPOU Faculty Member Bags Silver Medal in 36th AAOU Annual Conference2023-10-20T17:07:35+08:00

UPOU Participates at the 36th AAOU Annual Conference (AAOU 2023)

The 36th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU 2023) culminated with great success in Istanbul, Türkiye, from September 28 to 30, 2023. This remarkable event saw notable participation from faculty members and staff of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU).  The conference, themed "The Future of Open Universities in the Age of Digitalized Higher Education," brought together educators, administrators, and researchers to discuss the evolving landscape of open education in the digital era.  AAOU 2023 served as a platform to examine the role of open universities in the context of digitalized higher education. Engaging [...]

UPOU Participates at the 36th AAOU Annual Conference (AAOU 2023)2023-10-20T17:00:54+08:00
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