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UPOU Holds Turnover Rites for Chancellorship as it Marks its 30th Anniversary

2025-03-07T16:43:23+08:00

As the UP Open University celebrates its 30th anniversary, it enters a new chapter with the Chancellorship turnover rites held on 28 February 2025 at the International Convention Center, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Following UP tradition, outgoing Chancellor Melinda Bandalaria handed over the University mace to incoming Chancellor Joane Serrano, symbolizing the transfer of the duties and responsibilities to the newly appointed academic leader of the University. The turnover rights started with the oath taking of Dr. Serrano, administered by UP President Atty. Angelo Jimenez. This was followed by President Jimenez and Chancellor Serrano formally signing the appointment [...]

UPOU Holds Turnover Rites for Chancellorship as it Marks its 30th Anniversary2025-03-07T16:43:23+08:00

Prof. Joane V. Serrano Appointed as 5th UPOU Chancellor

2025-03-18T17:08:11+08:00

Dr. Joane V. Serrano has been appointed as the fifth Chancellor of the UP Open University (UPOU) by the UP Board of Regents during its 1396th meeting on 30 January 2025. She began her term on 1 March 2025. Her oath-taking, administered by UP President Angelo Jimenez, was held on 28 February 20205 during UPOU’s 30th Anniversary. Chancellor Serrano’s journey to this position began in 1995 when she first joined the university as a research associate. With nearly three decades at the university, she has been a part of its evolution as a leading provider of online education. In [...]

Prof. Joane V. Serrano Appointed as 5th UPOU Chancellor2025-03-18T17:08:11+08:00

ISAS 2025 Successfully Concludes as Part of the UP Open University Tri-Conference and Anniversary

2025-03-18T16:16:40+08:00

The International Symposium on ASEAN Studies (ISAS) concluded last 25 February 2025 as part of the UP Open University Tri-Conference and Anniversary. With the theme “Fostering Collaboration and Embracing Innovation for a Sustainable Future,” ISAS 2025 aimed to explore and interrogate various possibilities and strategies that can advance ASEAN Studies and contribute to the broader goal of realizing the vision of the ASEAN Community evident in the successful conduct of its three plenary sessions, two panel sessions, and 15 parallel sessions. Plenary Sessions The first plenary session tackled Social Innovation in the ASEAN for Sustainability delivered by Director for Human [...]

ISAS 2025 Successfully Concludes as Part of the UP Open University Tri-Conference and Anniversary2025-03-18T16:16:40+08:00

Celebrating Excellence: UPOU Gawad Chancellor Awardees Recognized

2025-03-18T17:05:16+08:00

As part of its  30th anniversary celebration on 28 February 2025, UP Open University (UPOU)  honored individuals with the Gawad Chancellor Award for their exemplary performance and dedication:  Mr. Aljay S. Buenviaje was awarded as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Level I) while Mr. John Benvers A. Malabanan was honored as Outstanding Administrative Staff (Level II): Ms. Dona Lyn M. Piamonte received the Outstanding Research, Extension and Personnel Staff (REPS) award. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan was named as Outstanding Faculty. The awards were conferred by the former Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, who recognized the recipients' remarkable contributions to efficiency, research, [...]

Celebrating Excellence: UPOU Gawad Chancellor Awardees Recognized2025-03-18T17:05:16+08:00

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs

2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has reached a significant milestone as its degrees are now officially recognized for equivalency by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The landmark accreditation is expected to pave the way for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the UAE to leverage their UPOU degrees for career advancement and employment opportunities. UP President Angelo Jimenez said the UAE’s recognition of UPOU’s academic programs underscores the global competitiveness of UP education and reinforces the university’s role in empowering Filipinos worldwide. “This development will have a profound [...]

UP Open University Degrees Recognized by UAE for Equivalency, Seen to Boost Opportunities for OFWs2025-03-05T09:53:19+08:00

UPOU Students Engage in Library Events Across the UP System

2025-03-19T10:25:29+08:00

As part of the ongoing efforts to actively promote its services, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Library supported the UP System Library events held from October 2024 to January 2025. Through gamification activities and contests, students engaged in challenges ranging from exploring academic resources to developing search strategies.  Among the challenges hosted was The Great Info Hunt 2024, wherein students explored library resources, performed search strategies, and learned about library services across the UP System while immersing themselves in Philippine History, the event’s central theme. UPOU Master of Research and Development Management student, Restituto Felipe Gabuya, [...]

UPOU Students Engage in Library Events Across the UP System2025-03-19T10:25:29+08:00

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting

2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed Far Eastern University (FEU) Roosevelt for a benchmarking activity on 20 February 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Banos, Laguna.  The benchmarking activity was facilitated by Dr. Melinda Bandalaria, UPOU Chancellor, and Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL). Also present was Anna Cañas-Llamas, Information Officer of the UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli Crisanto, Director of the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO), and Ms. Maelyn Pisueña, QAO Officer, joined virtually Dr. Alma Emerita V. Dela Cruz, Senior [...]

FEU Roosevelt Explores ODeL Practices of UPOU in Benchmarking Meeting2025-03-06T16:51:46+08:00

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology

2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

The UP Open University (UPOU) hosted officials from the Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Technology for a benchmarking activity at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 13 February 2025.  The event was facilitated by Dr. Aurora Lacaste, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Officer-in-Charge for the Office of Public Affairs,  Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL), Dr. Mari Angeli Crisanto, Director of the Quality Assurance Office, and Mr. Lexter Mangubat, Deputy Director of CODTL Educational Media Production (EMP). The representatives from FEU Institute of [...]

UPOU Hosts Benchmarking Activity for the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology2025-02-17T17:19:14+08:00

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
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