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

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

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

Immersive Frontiers: UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project 2025 Concludes with Strengthened Academic Collaboration

The UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project, co-sponsored by the Japan International Christian University Foundation (JICUF), successfully concluded its week-long initiative on the 22nd of March, 2025. Organized by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) in collaboration with the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), the event fostered meaningful academic dialogue and strengthened institutional ties between the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and International Christian University (ICU) in Japan. Week in Review: Key Activities and Engagements The exchange officially commenced on 18 March 2025, following a [...]

Immersive Frontiers: UPOU-ICU Knowledge Exchange Project 2025 Concludes with Strengthened Academic Collaboration2025-05-09T15:55:17+08:00

UPOU’s Research and QA Team Attends OVPAA’s Workshop on Data-Driven Research Impact

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the UP Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) Workshop on Data-Driven Research Impact in collaboration with Clarivate, Libtech Source Philippines Inc., and the UP Diliman University Library. The two-day event was held on March 3-4, 2025, at the UP National Engineering Center, Junio Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Representing UPOU in the event were Dr. Myra Oruga, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for Research, Ms. Marian  Tatlonghari, member of the Research Committee, Asst. Prof. Joel De Castro, and Mr. Michael John Gomez from [...]

UPOU’s Research and QA Team Attends OVPAA’s Workshop on Data-Driven Research Impact2025-03-20T08:52:01+08:00

Dr. Finaflor Taylan Appointed as the New Dean of FMDS, UPOU

Dr. Finaflor Taylan The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) proudly welcomes its new Dean, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan. A distinguished academic and social work professional, Dr. Taylan brings extensive experience in teaching, research, and leadership to the role. Dr. Taylan has been a faculty member at UPOU since 2012, serving as the Program Chair for the Diploma in/Master of Social Work program and Director of the Office of Gender Concerns. She has also held key administrative positions, including OIC-Dean of FMDS and Program Development Associate for Extension and [...]

Dr. Finaflor Taylan Appointed as the New Dean of FMDS, UPOU2025-03-19T16:57:15+08:00

Chancellor Serrano Leads First Meeting of Advisory Committee

Chancellor Joane V. Serrano presided over the first meeting of the expanded Chancellor’s Advisory Committee (CAC) on 13 March 2025 at the Audio-Visual Room, UP Open University (UPOU),  Los Baños, Laguna. The meeting aimed to orient the new UPOU administration on the university’s Strategic Vision and guide units in aligning their initiatives with the strategic goals. With guidelines prepared by the Office of the Chancellor, she encouraged offices to review existing programs, adapt them for better alignment, and propose new initiatives, which will be presented at the strategic planning workshop in May 2025. She also emphasized ethical leadership, integrity, [...]

Chancellor Serrano Leads First Meeting of Advisory Committee2025-03-18T15:21:30+08:00

Chancellor Serrano Hosts UPOU USC Courtesy Visit

To better understand the concerns of students, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Chancellor, Prof. Joane V. Serrano, welcomed the members of the UPOU University Student Council (USC) for a courtesy meeting on 6 March 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Asst. Prof. Roda Tajon, Director of Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Mr. Rodolfo Pullian, OSA Staff, Jana Denise Tomacruz, USC Chairperson, and council members Argenieddy Diana, Jessie Dalisay, and Arlene Mendiola attended the courtesy meeting to discuss student concerns with Chancellor Serrano.  According to USC chair Tomacruz, the student concerns were based on meetings [...]

Chancellor Serrano Hosts UPOU USC Courtesy Visit2025-03-18T15:40:05+08:00

FICS to Host ICU Delegates for Immersive Frontiers: ICU-UPOU Knowledge Exchange 2025

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is pleased to announce the initiation of its inaugural Knowledge Exchange Project in partnership with the International Christian University (ICU) in Japan. This project seeks to promote substantive academic collaboration and knowledge transfer between the two universities. The Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS), in collaboration with the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) and the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS), will host an ICU faculty member and six students who will collaborate with UPOU faculty and students during this five-day event, supported by a [...]

FICS to Host ICU Delegates for Immersive Frontiers: ICU-UPOU Knowledge Exchange 20252025-03-24T15:37:53+08:00

Survey on Proposed Data Science Program

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is in the advanced stages of developing an online graduate program in Data Science. The program offers courses in essential data science skills along with electives that focus on applying data science to sustainability challenges. The proposed program takes an interdisciplinary approach by integrating computing, social science, the humanities, and design. While it offers a wide range of electives, its core focus is on applying data science to sustainability. It is designed to provide graduates with a solid understanding of key data science technologies, data management practices, problem-solving skills for computational [...]

Survey on Proposed Data Science Program2025-03-12T15:40:53+08:00

Dr. Saludadez Reappointed as UPOU VC for Finance and Administration

Dr. Jean A. Saludadez has been reappointed as Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration of the University of the Philippines Open University. She will serve at the pleasure of Chancellor Joane V. Serrano starting 1 March 2025. She was first appointed to the position on 1 March 2013 until 28 February 2016 during the third term of then-Chancellor Grace Javier Alfonso and reappointed to the position from 1 March 2016 to 28 February 2025 under the Chancellorship of Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria. Dr. Saludadez is a Professor of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies and the Program [...]

Dr. Saludadez Reappointed as UPOU VC for Finance and Administration2025-03-18T17:26:17+08:00
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