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UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration

2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) formally received its certificate of accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) at the 42nd Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) held on 25 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City with the theme, "Forging the Future@42: Strengthening Health Research Capacities through Dynamic Partnerships”. The UPOU IREC has been recognized as an awardee within the Level 2 category. It is one of the accredited RECs across the country signifying [...]

UPOU IREC Achieves Level 2 Accreditation, Recognized at DOST-PCHRD 42nd Anniversary Celebration2024-04-03T11:22:38+08:00

MALLE Alumna and Faculty Participate in ARWA 2024

2024-04-02T15:24:45+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Education’s (FEd) Master of Arts in Language and Literacy Education (MALLE) alumna, Ms. Maria Alexia Adizon, and LLE Faculty-in-Charge (FIC), Dr. Celeste L. Tayzon participated as presenters at the 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA 2024) on 29 February to 1 March 2024 at Jeju National University, Jeju Island, South Korea. Meanwhile, Dr. Portia P. Padilla, LLE Program Chair, served as one of the conference’s keynote speakers. Ms. Adizon presented her paper titled “The Relationship of Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) With [...]

MALLE Alumna and Faculty Participate in ARWA 20242024-04-02T15:24:45+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Launches the Plotitos/Plotitas of the Year Award as Part of the FMDS Adopt-A-Plot Program

2024-04-02T11:42:49+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in celebration of the annual Zero Waste Month in January 2024, launched the FMDS Adopt-A-Plot Program. Zero waste is one of the major principles of permaculture and these efforts to promote zero waste in the University would be of great value to the communities. The said program aims to bolster healthy eating habits, mental health resilience, and sustainability practices within and beyond the UP Open University. This is also in light of the operationalization of the Sustainability in Action – a Living Laboratory [...]

UPOU-FMDS Launches the Plotitos/Plotitas of the Year Award as Part of the FMDS Adopt-A-Plot Program2024-04-02T11:42:49+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Holds a Ceremonial Tree Planting Activity in Celebration of the International Day of Forests 2024

2024-04-02T11:43:33+08:00

(from left to right) Ms. Sydney Macahiya, Ms. Josephine Macale, Ms. Maryjane Reondanga, Ms. Wyomia Pradas, Dr. Joane Serrano,. Karl Abelard Edberto Villegas, Jr., Dr. Leo Mendel Rosario, Mr. Justin Tolentino, and Mr. Noel Elegerio during the tree planting activity In celebration of the International Day of Forests 2024, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) held a ceremonial tree planting event on 21 March 2024 at the forest arboretum located on the east portion of the UP Open University. This year’s celebration theme, “Forests and Innovation: New [...]

UPOU-FMDS Holds a Ceremonial Tree Planting Activity in Celebration of the International Day of Forests 20242024-04-02T11:43:33+08:00

UPOU Joins First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

2024-04-02T13:06:53+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) joined the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 25 March 2024. The drill was led by the UPOU Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Committee and participated in by faculty and staff members at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and its offices in Quezon City, Cebu, and Davao. The drill aimed to assess the responsiveness of the existing disaster preparedness and contingency plans of the University. All faculty and staff members practiced the “duck, cover, and hold” as the siren alarmed for 60 seconds. Assigned safety marshals for each [...]

UPOU Joins First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill2024-04-02T13:06:53+08:00

OPEN Talk Features Women in Social Science Research

2024-03-26T16:06:26+08:00

In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), in partnership with the Faculty of Education (FEd) and Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), held the 39th episode of OPEN Talk titled “Women in Social Science Research.” The episode was live-streamed on 22 March 2024 via the UPOU Networks Facebook Page. This OPEN Talk episode aimed to present the women who have contributed to the field of social sciences through their research, perspectives, and discourses. The discussion featured three guest speakers who are faculty members of the Diploma in and [...]

OPEN Talk Features Women in Social Science Research2024-03-26T16:06:26+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Holds Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Seminar

2024-03-26T09:26:33+08:00

Ms. Gina L. Bermudo, Mr. Bonnie Camilotes and the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Director, Asst. Prof. Queenie Roxas-Ridulme. Understanding and responding to behavior is critical to successful academic and self-regulation training, both in the classroom and at home. On 16 March 2024, the Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU collaborated with two distinguished speakers in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to provide teachers and the general public across the country with an understanding of the systematic and scientific approach to behavioral analysis. The hybrid event drew 285 online attendees and onsite participants. The seminar took place at [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungod UPOU Holds Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Seminar2024-03-26T09:26:33+08:00

UPOU Conducts Joint Assessment for Diploma in Computer Science and Master of Information Systems Programs

2024-03-22T10:31:45+08:00

The assessors, participants and organizers of the joint EQA Assessment of DCS and MIS programs during the Opening Session. The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) recently concluded a rigorous joint External Quality Assurance (EQA) Assessment for its Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) and Master of Information Systems (MIS) programs. Organized by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) and coordinated by the Quality Assurance Office (QAO), the assessment took place from 12 to 14 March 2024, at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. This undertaking marked another significant step towards [...]

UPOU Conducts Joint Assessment for Diploma in Computer Science and Master of Information Systems Programs2024-03-22T10:31:45+08:00

UPOU Conducts Benchmark Meeting with Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College

2024-04-02T11:36:12+08:00

On 12 March 2024, a delegation of eleven faculty and administrators from the Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) visited the UP Open University (UPOU) at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The purpose of their visit was to benchmark and explore potential collaborations in open and distance eLearning. They were particularly interested in UPOU's course offerings and delivery methods. Dr. Joanne Marie Guarin, the Dean of ISPSC College of Business Management and Entrepreneurship, led the team. Dr. Myra C. Almodiel, Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), and Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director for the Educational [...]

UPOU Conducts Benchmark Meeting with Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College2024-04-02T11:36:12+08:00

UPOU Sets Up Information and Virtual Reality Booth at the 51st Flower and Garden Show

2024-03-19T12:12:21+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA), in collaboration with various offices of the university, has set up an exhibit to showcase the Virtual Reality (VR) Projects developed through the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) Research Program of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA).  The UPOU Exhibit ran from 6 to 17 March 2024, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and was housed at the UPOU Oblation Hall, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  The exhibit showcased the UPOU VR Campus Tour, a rendering of the UPOU campus in the virtual world. [...]

UPOU Sets Up Information and Virtual Reality Booth at the 51st Flower and Garden Show2024-03-19T12:12:21+08:00
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