OVCAA holds Program Chair Assembly

At UPOU, various forms of non-academic support are rendered by several units. The task of coordinating these support services at the level of programs is the responsibility of program chairs. As part of UPOU's continuing efforts to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of program administration, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs organized a Program Chair (PC) Assembly on 15 January 2010 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.

Vice Chancellor Nemah N. Hermosa said that the assembly aimed to review the functions and responsibilities of program chairs; share experiences and concerns on various areas of academic program development, implementation, and evaluation; and recommend policies, procedures and guidelines on various aspects of academic program administration.

The assembly, participated in by 16 program chairs, 5 speakers/presenters and 3 staff members in charge of programs, also discussed strategies for enhancing pre-registration advising, academic counseling, student and faculty orientation, exam administration, course materials development, course evaluation, faculty and tutor training and support, and program promotion. (luisa A. Gelisan)

 

 

 

Date posted: 2 February 2010