UP Open University Appoints Assistant Professor Blancaflor P. Arada as New University Registrar - University of the Philippines Open University

Asst. Prof. Blancaflor P. Arada, UPOU University Registrar

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) announces the appointment of Assistant Professor Blancaflor Piores–Arada as its new University Registrar, effective 1 August 2025.

aProf. Arada is an accomplished academic and administrator at UPOU, bringing with her extensive experience in physical computing, information systems, and instructional technology. She has chaired multiple academic programs, including the Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT), Master of Information Systems (MIS), and Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) programs under the UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS).

She has also held various administrative roles, serving as Assistant to the Faculty Secretary of the FICS (January 2025 to July 2025); Program Development Associate in the Office of the University Registrar (March 2025 to July 2025); Program Development Associate for the Immersive Open Pedagogy Program (January 2023 to February 2025); and Program Development Associate for the Information and Communications Technology Development Office (September 2023 to July 2024).

Her scholarly contributions span immersive learning, web accessibility, and Arduino/Tinkercad education, with research presentations delivered at international conferences in Kyoto, Tokyo, Nagasaki, and Kuala Lumpur. Her work has earned Best Paper awards and teaching recognitions, underscoring her strong integration of research excellence, pedagogical innovation, and applied systems development.

aProf. Arada earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines Baguio in 2004 and her Master of Information Systems from the University of the Philippines Open University in 2016.

With her proven leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to service, aProf. Arada is poised to steer the Office of the University Registrar toward enhanced efficiency, innovation, and service excellence in support of UPOU’s mission as the Transformative University of the Future.

Written by Percia V. Secreto | Edited by Anna Cañas-Llamas

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