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OUR Conducts Training on Online Exam Proctoring

To increase the pool of online exam proctors of the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), the  OUR Admissions Section organized a training on the management of the online proctor exam portal as well as policies and procedures for online proctoring. The trainees will provide assistance during undergraduate and graduate admission tests as well as in qualifying examinations. Fourteen (14) UPOU personnel participated in the training facilitated by Mr. Bryan Alcazar, Electronic Data Processing Section Staff, and Ms. Jennifer Alvarez, Admissions Section Staff, both of the UPOU OUR. The training was conducted on 17 July 2024 at the AudiovisualRoom, [...]

OUR Conducts Training on Online Exam Proctoring2024-08-06T09:26:49+08:00

Lifestyle Garden Launched at UPOU

The UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) launched the UPOU Lifestyle Garden on  31 July 2024 at the UPOU Teaching and Learning Hub. The initiative is part of the university’s celebration of Nutrition Month this July 2024. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of UPOU FMDS, officially opened the program and welcomed all guests, especially officials from partner baranggays in Los Baños, Laguna -- Brgy. Maahas, Brgy. San Antonio, and Brgy. Putho-Tuntungin. Dr. Serrano explained why FMDS came up with the initiative. “Lifestyle garden has many health benefits, and we hope this can be replicited [...]

Lifestyle Garden Launched at UPOU2024-08-02T17:08:08+08:00

UPOU-FMDS AADE Regular Faculty and Program Chair Presents Paper in ICOIE 2024

Assistant Professor Tricia C. Ascan, regular faculty member and Chair of the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) Program attended virtually the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2024) last 3-5 July 2024, held at the Hong-Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). ICOIE provides a platform for educators, researchers, and practitioners to share their experiences and insights on the evolving landscape of open education. The conference aimed to (1) provide a platform for sharing quality research, effective practices and well-formulated views relevant to open and innovative education; (2) facilitate networking and cross-institutional collaboration among researchers and educators in [...]

UPOU-FMDS AADE Regular Faculty and Program Chair Presents Paper in ICOIE 20242024-08-06T13:53:36+08:00

FMDS-MPM Holds Program Workshop

The Master of Public Management (MPM) Program of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), held a hybrid mini-workshop at the UPOU Diliman Learning Center, UP Diliman, and via Zoom, on 31 July 2024. The workshop covered topics such as standardization of course sites and course, study, activity, assignment, and final examination guides; sharing of open and distance e-learning (ODeL) best practices; and updates on the status of MPM initiatives–all with the objective of making the program more accessible, inclusive, and relevant to stakeholders in support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: [...]

FMDS-MPM Holds Program Workshop2024-08-05T16:30:56+08:00

UPOU Unveils Pioneering Virtual Reality Tour Featuring 360-Degree Videos and Images

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is thrilled to launch an enhanced version of its Virtual Reality (VR) Tour. This state-of-the-art initiative adds immersive 360-degree videos, offering a dynamic and interactive way for prospective students, alumni, and the global community to explore the university’s campus and resources.  Users can explore key locations across the campus, all from the comfort of their own homes. This cutting-edge technology allows users to feel as if they are physically present on campus, providing a more engaging and realistic exploration. This innovative tour underscores UPOU’s commitment to making education accessible and inclusive. [...]

UPOU Unveils Pioneering Virtual Reality Tour Featuring 360-Degree Videos and Images2024-08-01T14:42:01+08:00

UPOU FMDS and UPM CN Facilitated CHED’s MNE Training

(From left to right) Assoc. Prof. Floreliz Ngaya-an (UPCN), Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes (FMDS-UPOU), Asst. Prof. Aldin Gaspar (UPCN), Dr. Milabel l Ho (CHED Technical Panel and Technical Evaluators Chair), Prof. Sheila Bonito (UPCN Dean), Mr. John Paul Dela Cruz (CHED Senior Education Program Specialist), and Asst. Prof. Arnold Peralta (UPCN). In addressing the critical need for qualified nursing faculty in the Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recently conducted a three-day curricular activity aimed at enhancing the capacity of higher education institutions to offer the Master in Nursing Education (MNE) Program. This is a [...]

UPOU FMDS and UPM CN Facilitated CHED’s MNE Training2024-08-05T10:29:54+08:00

BatStateU-TNEU Library Taps UPOU for Repository Enhancement

A delegation from the Batangas State University—TNEU Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics (STEAM) Library visited the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) on 30 July 2024 to learn best practices for managing a thesis/dissertation repository system. The BatStateU delegation, led by Ms. Analiza A. Frane, Library Services College Librarian III, sought insights from UPOU on its current processes and strategies for enhancing its repository system. The meeting took place at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. UPOU University Librarian Mr. Joel Ocier provided an overview of the university’s UPLOAD system, detailing its management and key features. [...]

BatStateU-TNEU Library Taps UPOU for Repository Enhancement2024-07-31T11:47:38+08:00

UPOU and PUP Explore Potential Collaborations in Online Education

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) held a virtual exploratory meeting on 30 July 2024, to discuss potential collaborations in online education. The virtual gathering allowed both institutions to share their respective programs and identify potential areas of partnership. In attendance were key representatives from both universities. From UPOU, the officials included Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA); Dr. Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL); Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the Office of Public Affairs [...]

UPOU and PUP Explore Potential Collaborations in Online Education2024-07-31T09:10:54+08:00

FMDS Let’s Talk It Over Seminar to Focus on Sleep Health

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) will hold an upcoming hybrid event as part of its Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) seminar series that will focus on the importance of sleep in a person’s health and wellbeing this coming 31 July 2024, 10 AM to 12NN at UPOU Audio-Visual Room and various UPOU streaming platforms. The LTiO titled “Gusto kong matulog pero di ko magawa: The Importance of Sleep for a Person’s Health and Wellbeing,” in partnership with UP SIESTA, aims to address important sleep health issues by providing participants with evidence-based information on sleep health, identifying [...]

FMDS Let’s Talk It Over Seminar to Focus on Sleep Health2024-07-29T14:52:04+08:00

UPOU-FMDS MENRM Lecturer Presents Research at IIFET Conference

Dr. Maribec Campos, Faculty of Management Development Studies Senior Lecturer and SP 290 adviser under the Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management (MENRM) program recently participated in the 21st International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET) Conference on 15-19 July 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. With the theme “Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy”, the conference is in contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Life Under Water. Dr. Campos presented two significant research papers, highlighting her work on fisheries and marine resource conservation. Her first presentation, titled “Climate Change Adaptive Mechanisms for the Conservation of ‘Sinarapan,’ [...]

UPOU-FMDS MENRM Lecturer Presents Research at IIFET Conference2024-07-30T09:00:40+08:00
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