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UPOU Presides Over Final LBSCFI Meeting as President

2024-07-02T15:27:21+08:00

Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, presided over the 2nd Quarterly Steering Committee Meeting of the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc. (LBSCFI) on 28 June 2024 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room in Los Baños, Laguna. This is the last Steering Committee Meeting she presided over after serving two terms as President of LBSCFI.  Dr. Bandalaria expressed her gratitude to all the members of LBSCFI for their support through the four years of UPOU’s leadership. “UPOU took over at the height of the pandemic, and I appreciate that all members supported all the initiatives of [...]

UPOU Presides Over Final LBSCFI Meeting as President2024-07-02T15:27:21+08:00

Bridging the Digital Divide with the Barangay Digital Transformation Hubs

2024-07-01T16:46:50+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU FMDS) spearheaded the turnover ceremony for digital transformation hubs in Laguna barangays on 1 July 2024 to mark a new initiative in developing barangay digital transformation hubs. This project is a collaborative effort between UPOU FMDS, Concentrix, Public Employment Service (PESO) Laguna, and four participating barangays in Laguna: Brgy. Cansuso, Cavinti; Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro; Brgy. Maahas, Los Baños; and Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Bay. The ceremony was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the partner institutions, as they signed a memorandum of understanding [...]

Bridging the Digital Divide with the Barangay Digital Transformation Hubs2024-07-01T16:46:50+08:00

UPOU Strengthens its Linkages with PLM through MOU Signing

2024-07-01T16:00:47+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) forged an alliance with Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 27 June 2024 at the Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both institutions. From UPOU, the attendees were Dr. Melinda DP. Bandalaria, Chancellor; Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Associate Professor & Director, OGC; and Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan, University Registrar; and Dr. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Assistant Professor. Representing PLM were Atty. Domingo Y. Reyes, Jr., [...]

UPOU Strengthens its Linkages with PLM through MOU Signing2024-07-01T16:00:47+08:00

UPOU and GSU Forge Strategic Partnership with Signing of MOU

2024-07-01T15:46:11+08:00

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Guimaras State University (GSU) to strengthen their partnership and collaboration in providing accessible and quality education. The signing took place on 26 June 2024, at the Audio-Visual Room, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor; Assoc. Prof. Myra C. Almodiel, Director, OPA; Asst. Prof. Luisa A. Gelisan, University Registrar; and Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages from UPOU. Representing GSU were Dr. Lilian Diana B. Parreño, President; [...]

UPOU and GSU Forge Strategic Partnership with Signing of MOU2024-07-01T15:46:11+08:00

UPOU Hosts CHED Training on Accreditation for QA TMFTL for AACCUP

2024-07-04T14:58:57+08:00

UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed 37 participants from eight Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines for the conduct of the  Training Program titled “Accreditation System for Quality Assured (QA), Technology Mediated, Flexible Teaching and Learning (TMFTL) for Higher Education in Digital Times.” This Training Program is a collaborative project of the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the University of the Philippines (UP), University of the Philippines Television (TVUP), and UPOU. The two-day training was held from  27 to 28 June 2024 at the CCDL Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The training participants are accreditor members of [...]

UPOU Hosts CHED Training on Accreditation for QA TMFTL for AACCUP2024-07-04T14:58:57+08:00

FMDS features Dr. Goodstein of Bard College, NY on Sustainability and Regenerative Agriculture Talk

2024-07-01T13:52:30+08:00

As part of the culmination of the celebration of Philippine Environment Month 2024, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) hosted a hybrid talk focusing on sustainability and regenerative agriculture. The event took place on 27 June 2024 at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room and streamed via Zoom. It was attended by students, faculty, and staff of the university. The talk featured Dr. Eban Goodstein, Vice President of Environmental and Social Leadership and Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College in New York as the speaker who has [...]

FMDS features Dr. Goodstein of Bard College, NY on Sustainability and Regenerative Agriculture Talk2024-07-01T13:52:30+08:00

CODTL Program Development Associate Selected to Contribute to International AI Research Project

2024-07-01T13:33:08+08:00

Assistant Professor Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio, program development associate (PDA) of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), UP Open University and Assistant Professor of the Faculty of Management and Developments Studies has been selected to contribute her expertise to an international research project titled the “International Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, Training, and Adult Learning.” As PDA, Asst. Prof. Gervacio’s participation highlights her influential role in shaping discussions on integrating AI into educational practices. The project, led by Research Network 3 of the ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning and coordinated [...]

CODTL Program Development Associate Selected to Contribute to International AI Research Project2024-07-01T13:33:08+08:00

UPOU-OVCAA holds its 2nd Research Conversations on Structural Equation Modelling Analysis

2024-06-28T14:23:24+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) hosted the second episode of the Research Conversations series for 2024. The talk, titled "How to Analyze Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) by AMOS" featured Dr. Kunchon Jeotee, an Assistant Professor from the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand, as the resource speaker. Dr. Primo G. Garcia, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, delivered the welcome remarks. He emphasized that the research methods are the backbone of empirical research as they provide tools, design studies, analyze the data, and draw meaningful conclusions. Rigorous research methods [...]

UPOU-OVCAA holds its 2nd Research Conversations on Structural Equation Modelling Analysis2024-06-28T14:23:24+08:00

UPOU Faculty Members and Student Honored at 2024 Linggo ng Unibersidad

2024-06-27T16:14:29+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) faculty members and student were proudly honored for their achievements during the 116th founding anniversary of the University of the Philippines (UP). This milestone was marked by the week-long celebration “Linggo ng Unibersidad” with the theme “Hayag: Pagpupugay sa Lingkod Bayan 2024.”  Part of this celebration was "Pagkilala sa Fakulti, Kawani, Mag-aaral na Nagtamo ng Pambansa o Internasyonal na Rekognisyon," organized by the  UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) held on 13 June 2024, at the UP Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman. The event highlighted the [...]

UPOU Faculty Members and Student Honored at 2024 Linggo ng Unibersidad2024-06-27T16:14:29+08:00

CODTL’s OPENTalk and OGC’s GEM Forum ‘Speak OUt’ Episode Champions LGBTQIA+ Voices and Inclusivity, Spotlighting SDG 5

2024-06-21T16:33:24+08:00

In celebration of Pride Month 2024, Speak OUt: Voices and Stories of LGBTQIA+ Students of UPOU, the most recent episode of the OPEN Talk series, was held on June 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It was live streamed on Zoom and on the Facebook page and website of the UPOU Networks in partnership with the Office of Gender Concerns. This OPEN Talk episode emphasized the importance of recognizing gender diversity and creating safe spaces, while acknowledging the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community struggled with to achieve an inclusive society. The event was moderated by Ms. Dannah “Dani” Mercado, Project Staff of the [...]

CODTL’s OPENTalk and OGC’s GEM Forum ‘Speak OUt’ Episode Champions LGBTQIA+ Voices and Inclusivity, Spotlighting SDG 52024-06-21T16:33:24+08:00
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