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UPOU Trains 11 SUCs on Course Design for ODeL

2025-02-17T17:13:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) piloted its first offering on Course Design for Open and Distance e-Learning (CD4ODeL) last 3-9 February 2025. CD4ODeL is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to create effective instructional materials for an online learning environment. It is delivered in a blended format where studying the content of the course occurs via online learning while hands-on activities and interactions happen during the face-to-face sessions that will take place on campus.  Following the online sessions held from 3-9 February via [...]

UPOU Trains 11 SUCs on Course Design for ODeL2025-02-17T17:13:46+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Partners with SEARCA for A New Continuing Education Program on e-Learning for Champions to Scale Up School-plus Home Gardens in the Philippines and South East Asia (eLS+HG)

2025-02-11T17:23:17+08:00

The Continuing Education Program (CEP) of the UP Open University’s (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), is excited to announce the launching of a new course on “e-Learning for Champions to Scale Up School-plus-Home Gardens in the Philippines and Southeast Asia (eLS+HG).” This course will commence on 22 February 2025 and will run for 16 weeks. As part of the Environmental Cluster under the CEP, eLS+HG is a fee-based, non-formal course to be delivered [...]

UPOU-FMDS Partners with SEARCA for A New Continuing Education Program on e-Learning for Champions to Scale Up School-plus Home Gardens in the Philippines and South East Asia (eLS+HG)2025-02-11T17:23:17+08:00

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour

2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00

On 31 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and UNICEF Philippines had a study tour at the Valenzuela City Child Protection Center (CPC) to gain insights into its child protection programs and initiatives. The tour was hosted by CPC Head Ms. Ma. Kristina Ramos and Social Welfare Operations Chief of Staff Ms. Dorothy Go-Evangelista, who provided an in-depth discussion on the center’s programs in the locality. The visit aimed to promote knowledge-sharing on child protection initiatives at the LGUs. The insights gained from this study tour helped the UPOU team to inform the training modules [...]

UP Open University and UNICEF Philippines Visit Valenzuela City Child Protection Center for Study Tour2025-02-11T16:49:30+08:00

UPOU to Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence with Tri-Conference

2025-02-21T08:49:52+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is set to mark a significant milestone in 2025 as it celebrates its 30th Anniversary. In three decades, UPOU has pioneered open and distance e-learning (ODeL) in the Philippines, breaking barriers in education and promoting lifelong learning. Carrying the theme “Constancy, Change, Co-existence,” UPOU will host a grand Tri-Conference together with the UPOU Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI) and the Philippine Society for Distance Education (PSDL) to celebrate the achievement.  Since its establishment in 1995, UPOU has been at the forefront of open, distance, and flexible learning, providing quality education to Filipinos across [...]

UPOU to Celebrate 30 Years of Excellence with Tri-Conference2025-02-21T08:49:52+08:00

UPOU DRR-CCAM & UPRI Holds Two-Day Workshop on Public Service Continuity Plan

2025-02-07T14:20:29+08:00

On 5-6 February 2025, the UPOU Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (DRR-CCAM) Committee, in partnership with the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), held a two-day workshop on Public Service Continuity Planning at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) at UPOU Headquarters. The first day focused on discussions covering an Overview of Public Service Continuity Plans, Policy Building, Rapid Assessment, Hazard Identification, and Risk Assessment. In the afternoon, a fire drill was also conducted. Dr. Joane Serrano, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and Chair of the DRR-CCAM Committee, welcomed the participants and emphasized [...]

UPOU DRR-CCAM & UPRI Holds Two-Day Workshop on Public Service Continuity Plan2025-02-07T14:20:29+08:00

Lone FICS Dean Nominee Presents Plans and Vision

2025-02-07T14:02:34+08:00

Following an extension of the nomination deadline for the next Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), a Public Forum for the Presentation of the Plans and Vision of the Nominee was held on 4 February 2025 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room, online via Zoom, and live-streamed over the UPOU Networks, UPOU Facebook Page, and UPOU YouTube channel. Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr., the sole nominee for the position, presented his vision for FICS.  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Chair of the Search Committee for the next FICS Dean, opened the forum and introduced the UPOU officials [...]

Lone FICS Dean Nominee Presents Plans and Vision2025-02-07T14:02:34+08:00

UPOUFI and UNICEF Collaboration in Full Swing for Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Executive Course Module Development

2025-02-07T10:10:51+08:00

On 15 January 2025, the University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI), through the University of the Philippines Open University – Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Philippines, held a meeting as part of project on the development of the Executive Course on Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Online Learning Modules. The meeting was hosted by UPOU-FMDS and focused on updates regarding module development for both the Child Protection and Social Policy components. These modules aimed at helping local chief executives and and social welfare officers [...]

UPOUFI and UNICEF Collaboration in Full Swing for Child Protection and Child-Rights-Based Public Finance Executive Course Module Development2025-02-07T10:10:51+08:00

UPOU and UTS Explore Collaborative Opportunities in Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Programs

2025-02-07T13:42:16+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) discussed potential partnerships and collaborations with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 30 January 2025 at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Anna Cristina Pierterra, Associate Dean (Research) and Executive for the Faculty of Design, Architecture, and Building of UTS, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, who was joined by other UPOU officials. Attending in person were Asst. Prof. Luisa Gelisan, University Registrar; Dr. Diego Maranan, Dean of the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS); and Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director [...]

UPOU and UTS Explore Collaborative Opportunities in Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Programs2025-02-07T13:42:16+08:00

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

2025-02-07T13:11:13+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 Visions2025-02-07T13:11:13+08:00
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