AUPWU-UPOU Chapter holds Leadership Training and Updates on Welfare and Benefits for Members

The All UP Workers Union-UP Open University Chapter, led by its President, Ms. Agnes V. Mejia, conducted a Leadership Training for its members on 16 May 2023. The resource persons for the event are AUPWU National Executive Board members, namely, Jossel Ebesate, National President; Connie Marquina, National Vice President; and Clodualdo “Buboy” Cabrera, AUPWU-Diliman Chapter President. Hon. Victoria Canape-Belegal, UP Staff Regent and former President of the AUPWU-UPOU Chapter was also present, as well as Mr. Alexis Mejia, Former Staff Regent and current National PRO.  The training aims to equip AUPWU-UPOU Chapter members with the knowledge and skills in leadership [...]

AUPWU-UPOU Chapter holds Leadership Training and Updates on Welfare and Benefits for Members2023-05-24T10:40:38+08:00

FMDS Faculty Member Attends the Australia Awards Aus4ASEAN Short Course on Skills Forecasting for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Dr. Leo Mendel Rosario, an Assistant Professor  at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS),  attended the Australia Awards Aus4ASEAN Short Course on Skills Forecasting for the Fourth Industrial Revolution from 5-21 May 2023. The short course aimed to facilitate an exchange of expertise between Australia and ASEAN countries on skills forecasting for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and other emerging trends in ASEAN. The two-week short course is sponsored by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australia Awards. Griffiths University implemented the short course in their campuses in Gold Coast [...]

FMDS Faculty Member Attends the Australia Awards Aus4ASEAN Short Course on Skills Forecasting for the Fourth Industrial Revolution2023-06-08T14:53:50+08:00

Faculty Members and Staff of UPOU FMDS and OGC Immerse in Permaculture and Natural Integrated Farming

In an effort to foster a deeper understanding of permaculture and how it promotes a holistic lens of the natural landscape, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), together with the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), embarked on an inspiring trip to a local permaculture and organic farm on 15 May 2023. This trip aimed for faculty members and staff to explore the principles of permaculture and witness firsthand the benefits of organic farming techniques while appreciating the beauty and significance of nature. Organized by UPOU FMDS and OGC, the trip [...]

Faculty Members and Staff of UPOU FMDS and OGC Immerse in Permaculture and Natural Integrated Farming2023-05-23T13:30:52+08:00

UPOU FMDS Kicks Off Wellness Program

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) officially launched MindsMatter@FMDS: Empowering Minds, Nurturing Well-Being, a health and wellness program for FMDS faculty members, staff, and students, on 19 May 2023. The program for the faculty members and staff was designed based on a wellness survey conducted prior to the launch of the program. In essence, MindsMatter@FMDS was born out of the need to address health and wellness concerns in a holistic manner by extending access to a program designed to support the faculty members and staff in every aspect of life ranging from physical, [...]

UPOU FMDS Kicks Off Wellness Program2023-05-23T11:14:18+08:00

UP Open University’s Continuing Education Program Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Organic Agriculture Micro-Credential Course

FMDS Dean Joane V. Serrano discussing the micro-credentials in the context of UPOU. As the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) gears towards micro-credentialing given its strategic area on “Performing the major functions of a University” where the action point on “Micro-credentialing and stackable credits towards a degree” is included, the Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) conducted a roundtable discussion (RTD) to unbundle its non-formal course in organic agriculture (OA) as a micro-credential course to make it more relevant. The RTD was  held  on 04 May 2023 at [...]

UP Open University’s Continuing Education Program Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Organic Agriculture Micro-Credential Course2023-05-23T10:38:11+08:00

ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2023

(Photo from https://icdlasia.org/dc2023/) The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through their ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) and in partnership with its Regional offices, invites UP Open University students to participate in the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2023 Tertiary Level. The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Asia Digital Challenge is an annual student competition targeted at secondary and tertiary school students in Asia who are eager to compete and demonstrate how digital skills may be applied in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. This competition is free of charge and is open to private and [...]

ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 20232023-05-19T13:51:49+08:00

UPOU Inks Agreement with DOF- BLGF to Help Improve Local Property Valuation

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) engaged in the inking of an agreement with the Department of Finance - Bureau of Local Government Finances (DOF - BLGF) last 11 May 2023 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). UPOU was represented by Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA) Dr. Primo G. Garcia and Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Program Chair of  Diploma in/ Master of Land Valuation and Management, Asst. Prof. Cesar Z. Luna. The aim of the project is to maximize the use of technology to provide accurate property valuation by the local government [...]

UPOU Inks Agreement with DOF- BLGF to Help Improve Local Property Valuation2023-05-19T13:22:28+08:00

Job Opportunity: Public Service Support Staff

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The UP Open University (UPOU) is looking for one (1) Public Service Support Staff. QUALIFICATIONS: - At least a Bachelor’s degree graduate of Communication Arts or Development Communication - Good oral and written communication skills in English - With events planning and management experience - Proficient in Google Workspace, Photoshop and other relevant editing tools - Can work independently with minimum supervision - Must be active, energetic, and can do multi-tasking - Willing to physically report to work in Los Baños The hired applicant will be assigned to the Dean’s faculty office. Interested parties should submit the following [...]

Job Opportunity: Public Service Support Staff2023-05-18T15:59:21+08:00

Pahinungód UPOU Conducts UPCAT Simulation for Schools of Region X

In line with the upcoming UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) 2024 scheduled on 3 and 4 June 2023, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, in coordination with DepEd Region X office, conducted UPCAT Simulation Exam administration activities to the UPCAT applicants from the region.  This initiative was held on 8-9 May 2023, and aims to familiarize the students with the procedures, guidelines, and protocols observed in taking the UPCAT and orient them in filling-out the examination materials. Four simultaneous sessions were conducted at Bulua National High School located in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental on 8 May, from 1:00-5:30 PM. [...]

Pahinungód UPOU Conducts UPCAT Simulation for Schools of Region X2023-05-18T15:31:02+08:00

UPOU, ADMU, and UP Diliman Initiate Microcredentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability Project under the Erasmus+ Programme

As part of the Erasmus+ Programme entitled MICRO-credentials for life-long learning and employability: Building capacities for developing agile educational interventions in Southeast Asian Universities, otherwise known as MICROCASA, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman conducted a planning workshop on 2-3 May 2023 at the UPOU-CCDL, Sandbox, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. This European Union (EU)-funded project aims to share the European experiences and build institutional capacities in Southeast Asia to co-create, promote and deliver short competence-oriented educational units leading to micro-credentials with the goal of solving various [...]

UPOU, ADMU, and UP Diliman Initiate Microcredentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability Project under the Erasmus+ Programme2024-05-07T11:05:49+08:00
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