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UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit

2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed visitors from Bukidnon State University (BukSU), headed by Dr. Hazel Jean Abejuela, Vice President for Academic Affairs, for a benchmarking activity on 16 September 2024 at the UPOU Oblation Hall, Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA); and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), received the delegates from BukSU.  Dr. Almodiel facilitated the discussion on UPOU’s open and distance elearning, its practices, and the various strategies employed to enhance [...]

UPOU Welcomes Bukidnon State University for a Benchmarking Visit2024-10-01T17:14:45+08:00

UPOU and KMU Sign MOU and MOA During the International University Social Responsibility Forum in Taiwan

2024-10-02T16:50:26+08:00

Today, 26 September 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) celebrated a significant partnership by signing both a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at KMU, Taiwan, coinciding with the International University Social Responsibility Forum. These agreements aim to enhance academic collaboration and drive initiatives focused on university social responsibility. The MOU, signed by UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria and KMU President Ming-Lung Yu, establishes a framework for cooperation in key areas such as joint academic activities, faculty and student exchanges, consultancy services, and resource sharing. [...]

UPOU and KMU Sign MOU and MOA During the International University Social Responsibility Forum in Taiwan2024-10-02T16:50:26+08:00

UPOU Officials Speak at CSC 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium

2024-10-02T10:07:46+08:00

Three of the UP Open University officials joined the Civil Service Commission 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium (LHRS) as concurrent speakers. The CSC 2024 LHRS carried the theme “Adapt Beyond Limits.” The hybrid event was held on 24-25 September 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, and online. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Management and Development Studies, discussed “Inclusive Leadership and Social Adaptability.” Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns and UPOU Program Development Associate for Extension, tackled “GEDSI Initiatives in Building Socially Resilient Communities.” Lastly, Dr. [...]

UPOU Officials Speak at CSC 2024 Leaders and HR Symposium2024-10-02T10:07:46+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals

2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies’ (UPOU-FMDS) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program held its Clinical Practicum Orientation on 6 September 2024. The event was attended by nursing leaders from affiliated hospitals, including Brokenshire Medical Center in Davao, Los Baños Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, and University Health Service in Laguna, and Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan. The participants were warmly welcomed by Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, the Chair of the MAN program. Asst. Prof. Regine Karla P. Bagalanon, the Program Development Associate for Clinical Practicum of the [...]

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance

2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

In celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance on 21 September 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University will be releasing three new open educational resources (OERs) as part of the FastLearn episodes created by the UPOU Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). FASTLearn or Flexible and Accelerated Short Micro-Videos for Teaching and Learning is a program in UPOU Networks that features reels-like videos of learning objects. The first video is titled, “Ang Sitwasyon ng Media sa Panahon ng Batas Militar--Unang Bahagi.” It will be aired on 21 September. Next is the FastLearn episode titled [...]

UPOU to Join Celebration of the UP Day of Remembrance2024-09-19T14:18:59+08:00

UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Holds Comprehensive Program Workshop for AY 2024-2025

2024-10-04T18:39:09+08:00

In preparation for Academic Year 2024-2025, the UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program conducted a workshop on 29 August 2024. The event was attended by faculty members from nursing specialties such as Adult Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing, Gerontology, and Nursing Administration. Key discussions during the workshop focused on updates regarding student enrollment, new admissions, and course offerings for the upcoming semester. Faculty also reviewed critical policies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and academic integrity, underscoring the importance of maintaining high standards in light of technological advances. In response to growing challenges, the strategic planning session [...]

UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Holds Comprehensive Program Workshop for AY 2024-20252024-10-04T18:39:09+08:00

UPCN and UPOU-FMDS Join CHED’s Launch of Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing

2024-10-04T17:57:06+08:00

In photo from left to right: Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes from UPOU-FMDS, Prof. Laurance L. Garcia and President Ariel A. Ariaso Sr. from Cebu Normal University, CHED Chairperson Hon. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chancellor Michael L. Tee, Dean Sheila R. Bonito, and Asst. Prof. Arnold B. Peralta from UP Manila. Faculty members from the University of the Philippines College of Nursing (UPCN) and UP Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) took part in the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) official launch of the Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing on 28 August [...]

UPCN and UPOU-FMDS Join CHED’s Launch of Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing2024-10-04T17:57:06+08:00

UPOU Hosts Cavite State University for a Benchmarking Activity

2024-09-10T15:23:37+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted an online benchmarking activity for  Cavite State University (CVSU) on 04 September 2024. The activity aims to promote knowledge sharing and cooperation between the two institutions. The delegates from CVSU, headed by Dr. Bernard Feranil, Director of the Center for Language Learning and Research (CELLAR), expressed interest in the processes for assessing manuscripts, particularly in terms of plagiarism detection. He mentioned that the primary objective of their benchmarking is to explore how they can integrate policies related to maintaining academic integrity within CVSU’s form and style guidelines. Dr. Myra Almodiel, [...]

UPOU Hosts Cavite State University for a Benchmarking Activity2024-09-10T15:23:37+08:00

BAMS Program Chair Sits as a Member of the NCCT Technical Working Group

2024-09-10T14:34:34+08:00

L to R: Reyes, Amoloza, Vicencio, Rovira, Mayuga, Atienza, Capadusa, Galleta, Enriquez, Montano, Piñera, Dayalo The Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) Program Chair, Dr. Emely M. Amoloza, was invited to serve as a member of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT). In this role, Dr. Amoloza contributes her expertise as the academe sector representative. The TWG is responsible for drafting the NCCT’s Production Subsidy Guidelines.  As an initial activity, a TWG meeting was held on 6 September 2024 at the Ardenhills Suites Board Room, Quezon City. The drafted [...]

BAMS Program Chair Sits as a Member of the NCCT Technical Working Group2024-09-10T14:34:34+08:00

UPOU OSA Carries Out a Webinar on the Importance of Work-Life Balance

2024-09-10T14:07:20+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Student Affairs (OSA) organized a series of webinars advocating for students’ work-life balance in Open and Distance Education. The first webinar was held last 7 March 2024 with the theme ‘Balancing Act: Mastering Work, Life, and Learning in Open and Distance Education.’ This was headed by the resource speaker, Ms. Remedios “Rem” C. Moog, RGC, RPm, CSCOP, a De La Salle University counselor, and the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (PGCA) National Vice President of Internal Affairs. The second webinar, titled, ‘Bytes to Brilliance: Navigating the Digital Landscape for [...]

UPOU OSA Carries Out a Webinar on the Importance of Work-Life Balance2024-09-10T14:07:20+08:00
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