Meritorious Service Awardee, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan

Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the program chair of the Diploma in and  Master of Social Work (DMSW), in the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) Batangas Chapter in its Annual Awards 2023. The said award is given to members in recognition of their steadfast and dedicated service in the pursuit of professional excellence, beyond their work. Moreover, the Meritorious Service Award recognizes Dr. Taylan’s superior contributions to making the social work profession become of better service to the marginalized and disadvantaged sectors. She [...]

Meritorious Service Awardee, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan2023-06-26T15:31:24+08:00

University of Batangas Explores Collaboration Opportunities with UPOU in Open and Distance Education

The University of Batangas (UB) embarked on a visit to the UP Open University (UPOU) to explore potential collaborations and tap into UPOU's expertise in providing open and distance education. This was held on 22 June 2023 at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Leading the UB team was Dir. Carl Ivan B. Villanueva from UB's Distance Education department. The team was provided knowledge about UPOU's practices, methodologies, and affiliations with various partner institutions and consortia. Facilitating the discussion was UPOU Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, accompanied by Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of Office of Public Affairs, and Ms. [...]

University of Batangas Explores Collaboration Opportunities with UPOU in Open and Distance Education2023-06-23T10:52:27+08:00

UPOU and DSWD Strengthen Professional Learning of Social Workers through MOU Signing

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) engaged in the forging of alliances with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the inking of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held last 19 June 2023. The agreement aims to upskill professionals and other stakeholders through the offering of applicable courses. This would also enable UPOU in helping DSWD in developing courses and streamlining its course delivery to the involved learners. The signing proper was attended by UPOU representatives, namely: Chancellor Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Office [...]

UPOU and DSWD Strengthen Professional Learning of Social Workers through MOU Signing2023-06-27T13:18:36+08:00

UPOU Sends AAOU Fellow to KNOU

Mr. Lexter Mangubat, the  Deputy Director and Information Systems Researcher of Educational Media Production, Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning, participated as visiting scholar in the 2023 Asian Association for Open Universities (AAOU) Staff Exchange Fellowship Program held on 21 May 2023 to 2 June 2023 at the Korea National Open University (KNOU) in Seoul, Korea. The program was intended to provide a platform for capacity building and establishment of sustainable partnerships and fostering knowledge exchange and promotion of mutual understanding among staff of the open universities in Asia. Some activities in KNOU Fellowship Program involved visits [...]

UPOU Sends AAOU Fellow to KNOU2023-06-26T09:51:53+08:00

Landscape of SOGIESC Advocacy in the Philippines

The Office of Gender Concerns invites you to celebrate Pride Month with us through our webinars entitled "Landscape of SOGIESC Advocacy in the Philippines" from 10 AM to 12 NN on 21 June 2023 at the Audio Visual Room (AVR), UP Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.   This event aligns with UPOU’s theme for Pride Month this year, “ODeL4GEDSI: Connecting Identities, Creating Allies”.   You may also join the event via livestream on the following platforms UPOU Networks: https://networks.upou.edu.ph/gender/ UPOU Networks FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/6274697515930420/ UPOU YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/YJ9wJzMMI-I   We hope to see you there! #UPOpenUniversity [...]

Landscape of SOGIESC Advocacy in the Philippines2023-06-20T13:44:52+08:00

SOGIESC Orientation and Implication to ODeL Teaching and Learning

The Office of Gender Concerns invites you to celebrate Pride Month with us through our webinars entitled "SOGIESC Orientation and Implication to ODeL Teaching and Learning" from 2 PM to 4 PM on 21 June 2023 at the Audio Visual Room (AVR), UP Open University Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.   This event aligns with UPOU’s theme for Pride Month this year, “ODeL4GEDSI: Connecting Identities, Creating Allies”.   You may also join the event via livestream on the following platforms UPOU Networks: https://networks.upou.edu.ph/gender/ UPOU Networks FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/966186991090760/ UPOU YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/BXuzbKxF_CA We hope to see you there! #UPOpenUniversity [...]

SOGIESC Orientation and Implication to ODeL Teaching and Learning2023-06-20T13:42:04+08:00

Job Opportunity: Senior Database Administrator

The UPOU ICT Development Office is looking for a Senior Database Administrator (SG-22/PHP 71,511 monthly) to complete our growing and exciting team! The accepted applicant is expected to be fluent in database administration and software development and should be willing to be based at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Having a background in data analytics is a plus. If you are interested, the details for the said position and the submission requirements are available here: https://ictdo.upou.edu.ph/applynow #UPOpenUniversity

Job Opportunity: Senior Database Administrator2023-06-20T11:25:27+08:00

Double the Success: A Father-Son Journey in Pursuing Higher Learning Together

Ronald Hilaria and his son Ron David Hilaria share their positive experiences with the University of the Philippines Open University's (UPOU) Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) program.  Ronald, the head of his company's human resources department, enrolled in UPOU's Graduate Certificate in Distance Education program to better understand e-learning and implement it in his company's corporate university. The knowledge he gained from the program helped him spearhead the establishment of an e-learning portal, which proved to be very useful during the pandemic. Ronald's UPOU education also helped him advance his career and create opportunities for him and his son [...]

Double the Success: A Father-Son Journey in Pursuing Higher Learning Together2024-05-06T11:23:15+08:00

UPOU Welcomes RTU-IFLDE Delegation for Benchmarking on Open and Distance eLearning

UP Open University (UPOU) hosted a benchmark meeting on 16 June 2023,  to welcome the representatives from Rizal Technological University Institute of Flexible Learning and Digital Education (RTU-IFLDE) at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The benchmarking session focused on UPOU's expertise in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL), course offerings and course development, assessment, quality assurance, learning resources, technologies, and a potential partnership with UPOU.  The discussion was facilitated by Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), Asst. Professor Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Mr. Lexter J. [...]

UPOU Welcomes RTU-IFLDE Delegation for Benchmarking on Open and Distance eLearning2023-06-16T13:29:42+08:00

D/MIH and MAN Program and the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD) Organizes International Research Forum

Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Program Chair of Diploma in and Master of International Health (D/MIH) and Assistant Professor Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, in conversation with the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing UNPAD, Prof. Kusman Ibrahim, S.Kp., MNS., Ph.D. The International Research Forum organized by the Diploma in and Master of Internal Health (D/MIH) and Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN), Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University (UPOU) and Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD) is now ongoing at the Hybrid Skills Lab Room at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran, Bandung, Indonesia. Interested [...]

D/MIH and MAN Program and the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjajaran (UNPAD) Organizes International Research Forum2023-06-16T12:11:25+08:00
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