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UPOU-FMDS Kicks Off New Leadership Term with Visioning and Levelling-Off Meeting-Workshop

2025-04-14T12:46:40+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked its new leadership term under the leadership of Associate Professor Finaflor Taylan, the newly appointed Dean of FMDS, with a productive Visioning and Levelling-Off Meeting-Workshop held on 27 March 2025 at the Academic Residences (AR) Cafeteria, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. The workshop brought together FMDS faculty and staff to review existing UPOU and FMDS frameworks, plans, and directions and other relevant literatures, to surface ideas and general directions and priorities that can be considered for the creation of FMDS’ vision [...]

UPOU-FMDS Kicks Off New Leadership Term with Visioning and Levelling-Off Meeting-Workshop2025-04-14T12:46:40+08:00

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS

2025-05-09T16:00:26+08:00

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) has appointed Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr. as the new Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at UP Open University (UPOU) during its 1397th meeting on 27 February 2025. His term will commence on 1 April 2025, succeeding Dr. Diego Maranan. Dean Figueroa brings extensive experience in both academic and administrative leadership. He previously served as Program Director of the Immersive Open Pedagogies (IOP) research program and Deputy Director for Open and Digital Learning Research (ODLR) at the Center for Open and Distance Teaching and Learning (CODTL), [...]

Dr. Roberto B. Figueroa, Jr. Appointed as New Dean of FICS2025-05-09T16:00:26+08:00

UPOU FMDS and SGRA Tackles What’s up with Ali: the UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study at KKK44

2025-04-14T13:07:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) jointly organized with Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) of the Atsumi International Foundation (AISF) in collaboration with SUS 304 (Managing Sustainability Transitions) Students (2nd Semester, AY 2024-2025) conducted lectures for the 44th Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar on What’s Up with Ali: the UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study last 20 March 2025 via Zoom. The seminar was held in support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Quality Education (SDG 4) and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Chancellor Joane V. Serrano, Ph.D., the first speaker who spearheaded the [...]

UPOU FMDS and SGRA Tackles What’s up with Ali: the UPOU Community Currency Pilot Study at KKK442025-04-14T13:07:33+08:00

Caraga State University Holds a Benchmarking Visit to UPOU

2025-04-04T15:31:15+08:00

The Caraga State University (CSU) conducted a benchmarking visit to the UP Open University (UPOU) on 25 March 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Newly appointed Quality Assurance Office (QAO) Director, Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie Cabanes, welcomed the visitors, led by Dr. Ruth E. Sanchez, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The CSU delegation included Ms. Janine S. Gelaga, Associate Dean; Mr. Mark Vincent Vergara, Chair for Communication; Dr. Desiree Gonzales, Chair for Social Work; Ms. Connie Fern Mirana, Chair for Sociology; Ms. Loressa Paguta, Chair for Psychology; Dr. Rustum Salva, Research Coordinator; [...]

Caraga State University Holds a Benchmarking Visit to UPOU2025-04-04T15:31:15+08:00

UPOU Holds Forum on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age

2025-03-27T17:14:03+08:00

Creatives are now gaining traction in the digital spac, creating innovative business models and reaching far more suppliers and customers than their traditional counterparts. To understand their entrepreneurial environment, the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) invited a leading industry player to discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital entrepreneurship in its latest Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) episode.  UPLB Alumni and Chief Playmaker of Balaiwari Immersive & Gaming Experiences, Gian Carlo de Jesus, headlines the episode on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Space. De Jesus shared his experiences and knowledge on creating profitable [...]

UPOU Holds Forum on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age2025-03-27T17:14:03+08:00

UPAA Visits UPOU for Partnership Opportunities

2025-03-27T13:11:13+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, received UP Alumni Association (UPAA) representatives in a meeting to discuss potential partnership opportunities. UPAA Third Vice President, Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., UPAA Executive Director Maria Recelyn Marasigan, and UPAA Board Member Maria Ana T. Quimbo shared UPAA’s interest in offering UPOU Microcredentials to UP alumni everywhere in the hopes of helping upskill and reskill them. With Chancellor Serrano is Ms. Anna Cañas-Llamas, Assistant to the Director of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs.  The meeting, held on 21 March 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, [...]

UPAA Visits UPOU for Partnership Opportunities2025-03-27T13:11:13+08:00

UPOU Welcomes Japan Foundation Manila For a Courtesy Visit

2025-03-30T15:38:18+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) welcomed delegates from the Japan Foundation Manila (JFM) for a courtesy visit on 20 March 2025 at the UPOU headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding learning opportunities through microcredentials. The JFM delegation, led by Deputy Director Yojiro Tanaka, was warmly received by UPOU Chancellor Joane Serrano, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) Associate Professor Dr. Roberto Figueroa, Jr., and Assistant Professor Margaret Jarmin-Suarez, Program Development Associate for Institutional Linkages. The discussion focused on strengthening their collaboration, particularly in advancing Japanese language education in the Philippines through [...]

UPOU Welcomes Japan Foundation Manila For a Courtesy Visit2025-03-30T15:38:18+08:00

UPOU Holds Forum on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age

2025-03-27T17:10:09+08:00

Creatives are now gaining traction in the digital spac, creating innovative business models and reaching far more suppliers and customers than their traditional counterparts. To understand their entrepreneurial environment, the UP Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) invited a leading industry player to discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital entrepreneurship in its latest Let’s Talk it Over (LTiO) episode.  UPLB Alumni and Chief Playmaker of Balaiwari Immersive & Gaming Experiences, Gian Carlo de Jesus, headlines the episode on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Space. De Jesus shared his experiences and knowledge on creating profitable [...]

UPOU Holds Forum on Creative Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age2025-03-27T17:10:09+08:00

CollabOURate Kicks off in March: Empowering OUR Staff through Share-and-Learn Sessions

2025-03-26T14:57:57+08:00

The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) with its pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of university functions, from managing student records to facilitating admission, enrollment, and graduation processes, launched CollabOURate, an initiative designed to empower the OUR staff through a series of share-and-learn sessions aimed at enhancing skills, collaboration, and productivity. It is a self-sustaining initiative created by OUR, for OUR, and has three primary objectives: Collab: Promote collaboration by combining resources, ideas, and expertise to harness the diverse strengths of the OUR staff OUR: Empower employees and cultivate stronger teamwork through shared learning and professional development [...]

CollabOURate Kicks off in March: Empowering OUR Staff through Share-and-Learn Sessions2025-03-26T14:57:57+08:00

FMDS Dean speaks at Civil Service Commission GEDSI Orientation

2025-04-14T15:43:33+08:00

In celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) held a Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Orientation where the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) Dean, Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt., served as a speaker. Held last 12 March 2025 at the CSC Auditorium (CSC Central Office), the Orientation was held to equip Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System and GAD Focal Persons of CSC with the comprehensive knowledge on foundational GEDSI concepts, definitions, as well as national and international policies and legal frameworks. Moreover, the event organized by the CSC [...]

FMDS Dean speaks at Civil Service Commission GEDSI Orientation2025-04-14T15:43:33+08:00
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