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UPOU Sets Talk with ODeL Providers to Revive Commitment on the Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH

Discussions on the revival of the forming of the Consortium of Open Universities in the Philippines continue as UP Open University (UPOU) virtually met with Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) Providers such as Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Ifugao State University (IFSU), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) Arevalo, Inc. and Cavite State University (CvSU). The meeting was held on 20 June 2022.  Various collaborative undertakings that the members plan to pursue as a consortium were discussed during the virtual meeting. The first initiative is a training curriculum that will respond to the next [...]

UPOU Sets Talk with ODeL Providers to Revive Commitment on the Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH2022-06-20T16:31:11+08:00

UPOU ties with Landbank for ATM Installation

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to install an off-site Automated Teller Machine (ATM) within the UPOU’s premises. The signing between the two parties was held on 9 June 2022 at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room, UP Open University, Los Baños, Laguna,  Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and AVP Marcelina U. Babaan, LBP-UPLB Branch Head represented each institution and signed the agreement. UPOU Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Dr. Jean A. Saludadez, UPOU HRDO Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Michael [...]

UPOU ties with Landbank for ATM Installation2022-06-20T15:57:11+08:00

UPOU and SPCMC sign MOU for Employee Health Service

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and San Pablo Colleges Medical Center (SPCMC) for the provision of health services. Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria represented UPOU while SPCMC was represented by Engr. Roy A. Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer. The signing was held at the Office of the Chancellor Conference Room, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños. Laguna on 09 June 2022. The partnership aims to provide medical and hospital services to UPOU employees without requiring an initial deposit. This initiative is part of the University of the Philippines’ Enhanced Hospitalization Programme (eHOPe) [...]

UPOU and SPCMC sign MOU for Employee Health Service2022-06-20T15:48:36+08:00

UPOU Conducts Earthquake and Fire Preparedness Drill

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 9 June 2022, 9:00 am to assess the responsiveness of the existing disaster preparedness and contingency plans of the University. All faculty and staff practiced the “duck, cover, and hold” as the siren alarmed for 60 seconds. Safety marshals led the safe flow of evacuation to the respective assembly areas, while safety wardens communicated the safety status of the faculty and staff from their respective offices. Reports were directed to Incident Commander Dr. Maripres Sarinas on behalf of Dr. Consuelo Habito, Chair of the [...]

UPOU Conducts Earthquake and Fire Preparedness Drill2023-04-19T14:45:20+08:00

Filipino Social Workers & My Aspirations for My Country

In line with “The Social Work Day” on June 19, 2022, UPOU - Faculty of Management and Development Studies - Diploma in/ Masters of Social Work is collaborating with UPOU-Office of Gender Concerns to hold a (1) poem writing and (2) video making contest that will showcase the perceptions on social work in the Philippines and experiences of Filipino social workers. Note: We are extending the participation to ALL social workers and social work students in the Philippines. Read the mechanics and upload your entries using the following links: (1) Poem Writing - https://forms.gle/1s8vumN7Qknni4rh8 (2) Video Making - https://forms.gle/qWZkDDKt4yC5VCgY9 [...]

Filipino Social Workers & My Aspirations for My Country2022-06-16T14:58:29+08:00

Data Science Program Survey

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is developing a ladderized program in Data Science. Depending on their track, graduates may earn either a Graduate Certificate or Master in Data Science. The proposed program will have an interdisciplinary approach to Data Science, taking into consideration computing science, social science, humanities, and design. Though it will offer specializations, the program will focus on the application of data science in education and development. It will equip its graduates with a basic understanding of the key technologies in data science and relevant fields; knowledge in management and preservation of data; problem solving [...]

Data Science Program Survey2022-06-16T10:15:55+08:00

UPOU pays Courtesy Call to BSU to Revive Discussions on Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH

With the COVID-19 cases in the country continuing to decline and the restrictions relaxing, University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and team paid a courtesy call to the newly appointed Benguet State University (BSU) President, Dr. Felipe S. Comila, on 15 June 2022 at La Trinidad, Benguet. The revival of the discussion on forming the Consortium of Open Universities in the Philippines was discussed, as well as the challenges encountered by BSU during the height of the pandemic. President Comila expressed his strongest support to the forming of the said consortium as a member [...]

UPOU pays Courtesy Call to BSU to Revive Discussions on Creation of ODeL Consortium in PH2022-06-16T12:57:40+08:00

UPOU Ties with International Partners for Workshop on Learner Centered Learning

The UP Open University (UPOU) has partnered with the IBS Foundation, the Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, Mongolian University of Science and Technology and Peking University in Beijing, China for the International IBS Workshop on Learner Centered Learning (LCL) 2022. This is the 3rd IBS International Workshop and it will be held on 2 - 4 November 2022 in Germany. The IBS LCL Workshop is intended for experts from educational institutions, the government, industries and the society to “discuss the latest research on modern education.” The two-day blended workshop will discuss education technologies and methods targeted at learning more [...]

UPOU Ties with International Partners for Workshop on Learner Centered Learning2022-06-14T13:16:24+08:00
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