The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – Quality Assurance (QA) Team led the first session of the VRTD Series on the University of the Future entitled,  “Quality in the Context of the University of the Future”. Asst. Prof. Maria Rowena Raymundo, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on Quality Assurance, provided an overview of the university-wide QA initiatives and emphasized the objective of the discussion which was to surface UPOU’s conceptualization of what is quality in the context of the University of the Future.

The participants – composed of faculty members, administrative staff, REPS, and selected students and alumni – were distributed to small groups through breakout rooms to discuss the ”futures” issues relevant to UPOU as a higher education institution and their visualization of UPOU as a University of Future in terms of quality teaching and learning, research, and/or public service in the context of the identified “futures” issues. They were asked to create a statement of their visualization of UPOU as a University of Future in the context of a quality culture. 

Each of the groups presented their output in the plenary session. The presentation was moderated by Asst. Prof. Raymundo.

Written by Ammanessi Joy Lapitan and Marian Tatlonghari

Edited by Melinda F. Lumanta

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A meaningful close to the JSFP TourThe Japanese Speakers' Forum in the Philippines (JSFP) Tour concluded on 29 October 2025 with the presentation of video outputs created by student delegates, showcasing the insights and experiences they gained throughout the four-day program. Teacher-facilitators and selected members of the Japan Foundation Manila (JFM), Kamenori Foundation, and UP Open University (UPOU) offered thoughtful questions and warm commendations for their impressive work. As part of the program, the students thoughtfully wrote and presented their sustainability pledges, reflecting on their commitment to a greener future.Earlier in the tour, participants explored various cultural and environmental landmarks. After the opening program on Day 1, Day 2 included a visit to Paete, Laguna, followed by a film screening of A Thousand Forests at the UPOU Academic Residences. On Day 3, the delegates toured the UPLB Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) and participated in a meaningful planting activity before culminating the event on Day 4.#UPOpenUniversity #japanfoundationmanila #kamenorifoundation #SDG17partnershipsforthegoals #sustainability ... See MoreSee Less
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