FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagram

UPOU Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

On 4 May 2024, several faculty, staff, and students of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) participated in the 4th Passion for Scholarship And Love for Mission (PSALM) International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation hosted by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Education in partnership with the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Saint Louis University, and UPOU Faculty of Education (FEd). Held at the Frassati Building of UST in Manila, the conference consisted of several plenary and panel sessions as well as multiple parallel paper and poster presentations. The Conference themed “Beyond Vision: [...]

UPOU Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-05-09T16:00:15+08:00

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal

On 30 April 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University Information and Communication Technology Development Office (ICTDO) released the mobile version of its virtual classroom, MyPortal. Dubbed MyPortal Mobile, this application may be downloaded on any smart device through the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.  MyPortal Mobile was developed to help UPOU students have easier access to their virtual classroom whenever and wherever they are. It allows students to receive instant push notifications for announcements, deadlines, and messages. It also allows the students to participate in class discussions and perform activities anywhere in the world, [...]

UPOU Releases Mobile Version of Virtual Classroom, MyPortal2024-05-20T10:09:41+08:00

FICS Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation

Faculty and staff from the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) showcased their research initiatives at the recently concluded 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation. This conference was held on 05 May 2024, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Giorgio Frassati Building. In a parallel session focusing on best practices for implementing transformative changes in teacher education, Asst. Prof. Mari Anjeli L. Crisanto and Project Staff/Research Assistant Daryl Imperial showcased their research on "Enhancing Course Reviews in a Postgraduate Diploma Program through a Multi-Perspective Approach [...]

FICS Faculty and Staff Participate in the 4th PSALM International Conference for Teacher Education and Formation2024-05-08T11:49:22+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Leads Marine Conservation Effort with Project SIGLA for SDGs 14, 8, 12, and 5

On 06 May 2024, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of UP Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with Kaya Natin! Youth – Los Baños (KNY-LB), successfully launched its SLIDE (Sustainable Livelihoods Innovation and Digitally-transformed Enterprise) public service initiative under the CIDAS (Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration towards Sustainability) program. Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Dean of FMDS-UPOU, and Assistant Professor Tricia C. Ascan, Program Chair of the Associate of Arts in Digital Entrepreneurship (AADE) program at FMDS-UPOU, graced the opening ceremony and delivered their opening remarks and introduced SLIDE, respectively. On the other hand, KNY-LB, represented by Ms. [...]

UPOU-FMDS Leads Marine Conservation Effort with Project SIGLA for SDGs 14, 8, 12, and 52024-05-20T09:18:07+08:00

UPOU Holds Annual Blood Donation Drive

The UP Open University, led by the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) together with the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Committee (WHLC) and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration (OVCFA), held this year’s blood donation drive on 18 April 2024 at the UPOU Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. Prospective blood donors arrived early at the venue and were guided through the registration and screening process. Rigorous checks were conducted by the Red Cross Team to ensure donors met the necessary requirements before proceeding with their donations. Among other criteria, participants underwent screening to [...]

UPOU Holds Annual Blood Donation Drive2024-05-31T14:34:28+08:00

UPOU and UPRI’s Basics of Resilience MOOC Concluded its First Offering

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), in collaboration with the UP Resilience Institute (UPRI), recently concluded the first run of the Basics of Resilience (BoR) Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on 16 February 2024. The Basics of Resilience is a basic course designed to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to understand and effectively implement disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). This also encompasses the implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) tools and frameworks. This course serves as the foundation upon which they [...]

UPOU and UPRI’s Basics of Resilience MOOC Concluded its First Offering2024-05-31T14:34:40+08:00

UPOU-FMDS to Hold Project SIGLA Community Workshop in Partnership with KNY-LB

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Kaya Natin! Youth Los Baños (KNY-LB) collaborated in preparation for the upcoming community workshop titled Project SIGLA (Sustainable Innovation Gearing towards Livelihood Advancement of Fishing Communities in Los Baños) this coming 06 May 2024 at the Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna. This workshop is under the Sustainable Livelihood Innovations and Digitally-transformed Enterprise (SLIDE) of Community Inclusivity, Digital Transformation and Acceleration Towards Sustainability (CIDAS) Program of FMDS. The goal of this event is to uplift and reignite the “sigla” of the fishing [...]

UPOU-FMDS to Hold Project SIGLA Community Workshop in Partnership with KNY-LB2024-05-31T14:35:03+08:00

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Brings UP Admission Orientation to Region X Schools

The Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU, in collaboration with the UP Open University (UPOU) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) Region X, conducted a UP Admission Orientation for Grade 11 students in Northern Mindanao. Held from 24-26 April 2024, this initiative aimed to democratize access to quality higher education by extending outreach efforts to under-represented areas. Over 1,000 students from Lugait National High School, Manticao National High School, Salay National High School, Villanueva National High School, and Alubijid Comprehensive National High School participated in the program.  Led by Asst. Prof. Queenie Ridulme, Director of Ugnayan [...]

Ugnayan ng Pahinungód UPOU Brings UP Admission Orientation to Region X Schools2024-05-31T14:35:12+08:00

Job Opportunity: One (1) Project Staff for OVCAA

The UPOU Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) is looking for a Project Staff. Qualifications: At least a Bachelor's degree graduate Good organizational, coordination, and communication skills Knowledgeable in MS Office applications and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom) Knowledge of website/microsite development tools will be an advantage Able to work with minimal supervision Takes initiative to report on progress and challenges encountered General Task: The Project Staff is expected to provide support in the overall academic affairs/activities. Interested and qualified applicants may submit their Curriculum Vitae through email on or before 10 May 2024 at [email protected]. [...]

Job Opportunity: One (1) Project Staff for OVCAA2024-05-03T15:24:15+08:00

FMDS UPOU, CPAF UPLB and the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) to Organize Seminar on Permaculture and Transition Towns this May 8

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) invites you to the 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar titled, “Permaculture and Transition Towns” on 08  May 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR) and live via Zoom. The 41st Sustainable Shared Growth Seminar or KKK41 (KKK stands for Kahusayan (Efficiency), Katarungan (Equity), and Kalikasan (Environment), which represent the socio-economic goals of sustainable shared growth) is aligned with the transition to sustainability thrust of UPOU, through SiALLC (Sustainability in Action – A Living Laboratory Campus), as well as the overarching theme of sustainable [...]

FMDS UPOU, CPAF UPLB and the Sekiguchi Global Research Association (SGRA) to Organize Seminar on Permaculture and Transition Towns this May 82024-05-09T13:04:52+08:00
Toggle Sliding Bar Area
Go to Top