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UPOU Faculty Members Gather for One-day F2F Workshop on Online Teaching and Learning

2025-01-30T16:40:36+08:00

The UP Open University Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning Office (CODTL) conducted a one-day face-to-face (F2F)  workshop for faculty members titled “Workspace Online Teaching and Learning Series.” This was held on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL), UPOU Headquarters. The event brought together faculty members from UPOU’s faculty offices: Faculty of Education (FEd), Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) to share best practices and learn from each other. The day began with a whole-group sharing session, during which representatives from [...]

UPOU Faculty Members Gather for One-day F2F Workshop on Online Teaching and Learning2025-01-30T16:40:36+08:00

Nominees for the Next FMDS Dean Present Plans and Visions

2025-03-19T16:55:55+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a public forum for the presentation of the visions and plans of the nominees for the next Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS).  This was held hybrid at the UPOU Audiovisual Room on 27 January 2025 and online via Zoom, the UPOU Facebook Page, and the UPOU Networks. Dr. Aurora Lacaste opened the event and introduced the first nominee, Dr. Consuelo Dl. Habito, Professor 5 at UPOU FMDS. Reflecting on her 30-year journey with UPOU since transitioning from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), [...]

Nominees for the Next FMDS Dean Present Plans and Visions2025-03-19T16:55:55+08:00

UPOU Promotes MOOCs and Its Flexible Learning in FEBC Radio Interview

2025-01-30T10:31:36+08:00

On 27 January 2024, Dr. Myra Almodiel, UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director, joined Mr. Bryan Dela Cruz on 702 DZAS - Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Radio for a live interview to discuss UPOU’s approach in online and distance elearning.  With the UPOU's mandate to provide accessible and flexible education in its "learn anytime, anywhere" model, Dr. Almodiel highlighted the university's self-paced learning environment, enabling students to pursue education during their free time, accommodating various schedules and professions.  The discussion underscored UPOU’s open and inclusive offerings, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and degree [...]

UPOU Promotes MOOCs and Its Flexible Learning in FEBC Radio Interview2025-01-30T10:31:36+08:00

FICS and FMDS Dean Present Accomplishment Reports

2025-02-07T12:59:34+08:00

The UP Open University has an ongoing search for the Next Deans of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies, and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies. Part of the search process is the presentation of the accomplishments of the incumbent Deans during the 2022-2025 term, which was held at the UPOU Audiovisual Room on 24 January 2025. In the morning, the outgoing FICS Dean, Dr. Diego S. Maranan, presented the achievements of FICS during his term. Dr. Maranan expressed his gratitude to the FICS community for their support over the past three years. He revisited his initial [...]

FICS and FMDS Dean Present Accomplishment Reports2025-02-07T12:59:34+08:00

UPOU Promotes MOOCs Offerings in TeleRadyo Serbisyo Interview

2025-01-22T10:19:02+08:00

On 19 January 2025, Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the UP Open University Office of Public Affairs, highlighted the free UPOU massive open online courses or MOOCs in an interview for TeleRadyo Serbisyo.  The interview was part of the Aprub Yan! program hosted by Mr. Danny Buenafe and focused on the short online courses that UPOU will offer in 2025 that are free and open to the public. Dr. Almodiel highlighted that anyone may take these asynchronous online courses, even senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and others who find attending physical classes or training sessions challenging.  Dr. Almodiel [...]

UPOU Promotes MOOCs Offerings in TeleRadyo Serbisyo Interview2025-01-22T10:19:02+08:00

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation

2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

What a way to start the year! The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has been awarded Level 4 Accreditation, the highest honor granted by the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Accreditation System. This recognition marks a significant milestone as UPOU celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It underscores the university’s leadership in open and distance education and its unwavering dedication to delivering quality and accessible learning experiences in the Philippines and beyond. This prestigious recognition follows the institutional accreditation process held from 5-7 November  2024. The event, organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), evaluated [...]

UPOU Earns Highest Distinction in Asian Association of Open Universities Accreditation2025-01-14T14:47:28+08:00

UPOU Participates in AUN-QA International Conference 2024

2025-03-19T17:16:01+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) International Conference 2024 held from 11 to 12 December 2024 at Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With the theme "Innovating ASEAN Higher Education: Embracing AI Integration, Database Utilization, and Future-Ready Quality Culture," the conference gathered higher education institutions and quality assurance professionals from across the ASEAN region to explore advancements in ensuring and improving the quality of education. Representing UPOU at the event were: Assoc. Prof. Aurora Lacaste, OIC of the Quality Assurance Office Asst. Prof. Joel De [...]

UPOU Participates in AUN-QA International Conference 20242025-03-19T17:16:01+08:00

UPOU Faculty Participate in 3rd UP External QA Reviewers Training

2025-03-19T17:16:11+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 3rd UP External QA Reviewers Training, organized by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA). The training, held from 25 to 29 November 2024 at ibis Styles Manila Araneta City and UP Diliman, aimed to enhance the expertise of UP faculty members in conducting external quality assurance (EQA) reviews for academic programs. The following faculty members represented UPOU: Asst. Prof. Blancaflor Arada (Faculty Member, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies) Asst. Prof. Lloyd Lyndel Simporios (Faculty Member, Faculty of Management and Development Studies) Asst. Prof. [...]

UPOU Faculty Participate in 3rd UP External QA Reviewers Training2025-03-19T17:16:11+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU and Office of Public Affairs Hold Webinar on Mobile Photography

2024-12-12T15:36:38+08:00

As part of its goal to promote healthy and productive ‘micro-breaks,’ the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UP Open University (UPOU) collaborated with the UPOU Office of Public Affairs to conduct a Mobile Photography Workshop via Zoom on 26 November 2024. This virtual workshop is the fourth episode of the Stress Reduction Technique Series (SRTS)—a continuing series of video demonstrations to relieve stress through various simple, fun, and artistic activities and provide relevant opportunities for social connection, friendship, and support among interested participants. The SRTS is one of the services offered in the Kalinga at Yakap (KaYa) App, a mental health [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU and Office of Public Affairs Hold Webinar on Mobile Photography2024-12-12T15:36:38+08:00

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation

2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

Tagaytay City, Cavite — Following its achievement of Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), along with representatives from its Faculties of Study Research Ethics Subcommittees, conducted a two-day training on revising its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Held on November 28-29, 2024 in  Tagaytay City , the workshop focused on refining the Committee’s SOPs in alignment with national and international research ethics guidelines. The workshop aimed to review the existing SOPs, identify necessary revisions, and draft updates to enhance consistency, transparency, and quality in [...]

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00
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