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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) held a closing ceremony of the Knowledge Management for Development (KM4D) Mentorship Program on 14 July 2023 at the UPOU Audiovisual Room, Los Baños, Laguna. The KM4D Mentorship Program, a first of its kind, was a product of collaboration between the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), UPOU FMDS and UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS). It pilot tested a micro-credentialing system wherein apart from the KM4D mentorship sessions, the mentees participated in the COMM 350: Information and [...]

The Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) commenced its Blended Program Workshop on July 11, 2023. Unlike traditional workshops, which take place on consecutive days and in the same location, the Workshop activities will take place on different days and times in July 2023, with synchronous (online and face-to-face) and asynchronous tasks, demonstrating the flexible nature of online distance platforms. The MAN Workshop 2023 intends to address Microcredentials, Sustainable Development Goals, and Gender Issues in the program. The workshop will also provide updates on the MAN Curriculum, the current status of students, collaborative projects with Universitas Padjadjaran, and hospital [...]

The Emerging Inter-disciplinary Research (EIDR) Related Learning Experience (RLE) team recently presented their research titled “Issues, Innovations, and Challenges: Simulation Technologies in Related Learning Experiences”at the 2023 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE), held at Hong Kong Metropolitan University from 04 to 06 July 2023. Assistant Professor Rita C. Ramos, Mr. Ronaldo de Jesus, Ms. Alaine Richelle Ramos and Mr. Bernard Paolo Secreto, members of the (Information Technology) IT team, were present at the conference. The second session of parallel paper presentations focused primarily on educational technology. Six presentations highlighting various innovations for learning were presented during [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), led by Chancellor Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, joined this year’s MoodleMoot Philippines at the Century Park Hotel, Manila on 5-7 July 2023. Along with Dr. Bandalaria were members of the Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO): Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy, ICTDO Director; Mr. Eriberto E. Roxas Jr., Senior Systems Administrator; Mr. Melvir Nathaniel S. Paras, Junior ICT Associate; Mr. Renz Jemil G. Magsino, Junior ICT Associate; and Mr. Dan Zakai Pulmano, Helpdesk Associate. Dr. Reinald Adrian D. Pugoy delivered his talk, “Navigating the Pre- and Post-AI Landscape: Insights into the Needs [...]

Expert and Advocate in Open, Flexible, Online Distance Learning (OFDL) to Speak on Quality Assurance at ICODeL 2023 The International Conference on Open and Distance eLearning (ICODeL) 2023 will feature Professor Dr. Ebba Ossiannilsson, independent researcher, consultant, expert, influencer, and quality assessor in the field of open, flexible, online, and distance learning (OFDL). She is a Board Member of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) and Chair of the ICDE OER Advocacy Committee. Dr. Ossiannilsson will speak for the third Plenary Session of ICODeL 2023, focusing on  Quality Assurance.  Dr. Ossiannilsson is a Professor [...]

(L-R) USC Councilor Andrei Angelo Canlas, USC Councilor Ma. Dangiela Javier, USC Chairperson Isaiah Athanasius Crisanto, CSC Assistant Commissioner Ariel Ronquillo, ERPO Director IV Prisco Rivera, Jr., ERPO Staff Mylene Muyano, UPOU OSA Director Ria Mae Borromeo, and USC Councilor Harvy Josh Pitargue The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) - University Student Council (USC) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) held a meeting on 22 June 2023 at the CSC Central Office with key persons to discuss updates on the policy governing honor graduate eligibility for open and distance learners (HGE-ODL). The policy covers various Higher Education [...]

Benchmarking meeting of UPOU Library led by University Librarian Jennifer Belen-Bunao with CLSU Library Head Nuelah Reyes and other library staff and IT personnel of both universities The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Library organized a benchmarking meeting with the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) Library last  16 June 2023 at the UPOU OC Conference Room and via Zoom. Participants from the CLSU Library were Ms. Nuelah Reyes, Ms. Camia Lasig, Ms. Vanessa Morales, Ms. Roselyn Madia, Ms. Richie Garabiles, and Mr. Ian Panahon. UPOU Librarian Jennifer Belen-Bunao took the lead in showcasing UPLOAD—the UPOU’s [...]

As a continuation of the University Library's initiative and in preparation for the requirements of the UP Open University Digital Repository, the University Library conducted a series of workshops on Digital Repository for all UPOU offices/units from May to June 2023. Ms. Jennifer Belen-Bunao, University Librarian, served as the resource person for the workshop series. These workshops aimed to guide the participants in identifying, classifying, and organizing physical/electronic records; equip them with knowledge of file naming conventions and the schedule of retention and disposition; and assist them in using the Digital Repository Accession Record.  The workshop series was scheduled as [...]

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) participated in the series of agreements signing last 29 June 2023. This activity aims to sustain the nurturing relationship between the two institutions most especially in the conduct of collaborative research projects, implementation of non-formal online courses, and the interlinking of institutional cooperation. The University of the Philippines Open University Foundation, Inc. (UPOUFI) would also serve as an organization that would strengthen the bond between UPOU and SEARCA in realizing their aforementioned shared goals. The said event [...]

University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria, was recently bestowed the CalamBagong Bayani Award 2023, in honor of her remarkable contributions to the progress of the City of Calamba, exemplifying qualities akin to modern-day heroes and serving as an inspiration to their fellow Calambeños. The award ceremony took place on 16 June 2023, as part of the Calambagong Buhayani Festival 2023, a celebration of the richness and vibrannce of Calamba, Laguna. Dr. Bandalaria, as the fourth Chancellor of UPOU, is currently serving her third term in UPOU. She has been an ardent advocate [...]