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OVCAA Hosts Orientation for New Faculty Members

2024-10-04T16:00:35+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) hosted a hybrid orientation to welcome its new faculty members last  25 September 2024, at the AVR, UPOU Headquarters. The orientation was held to introduce the new faculty members to the values of the University and their roles and duties. The orientation offered a thorough overview of faculty responsibilities, key administrative matters, and the faculty dashboard, a microsite that houses relevant information and resources for UPOU faculty members. The event began with welcoming greetings from Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, UPOU [...]

OVCAA Hosts Orientation for New Faculty Members2024-10-04T16:00:35+08:00

UPOU Finance and Admin Staff Members Undergo BULSA and PUSO Orientation

2024-10-04T19:40:42+08:00

In preparation for the upcoming implementation of the UP System’s new finance and HR systems, selected UP Open University (UPOU) employees undergo a one-day orientation organized by the UPS Roll-out Team for UPOU. This was held on 25 September 2024 at the UPOU Academic Residences Cafeteria, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.  These new information systems, developed by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research of UP Diliman will replace the existing University Information System (UIS). First to be rolled are the -  Budget, Utilization, and Liquidation System Analytics (BULSA) for the Finance Offices and the Personnel Unified System [...]

UPOU Finance and Admin Staff Members Undergo BULSA and PUSO Orientation2024-10-04T19:40:42+08:00

FMDS Welcomes New Secretary to the Faculty and Program Chairs

2024-10-04T18:59:44+08:00

Assistant Professor Lloyd Lyndel P. Simporios has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Faculty of FMDS. With his extensive experience and dedication to academic excellence, Asst. Prof. Simporios will play a crucial role in enhancing the Faculty’s administrative and academic functions. The FMDS is also pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Lorena Jean Saludadez as the Program Chair for the ASEAN Studies Graduate Program and Assistant Professor Regina Mendoza-Armiendo as the Program Chair for the Master of Public Management. Both chairs will oversee curriculum development, support faculty, and ensure that their programs meet the evolving educational needs of [...]

FMDS Welcomes New Secretary to the Faculty and Program Chairs2024-10-04T18:59:44+08:00

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University

2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a benchmarking activity for Saint Louis University (SLU) on 20 September 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna.  Dr. Myra Almodiel, Director of UPOU Office of Public Affairs (OPA), received the visitors from SLU and led the discussions. The delegation from SLU, led by Dr. Faridah Kristi Wetherick, Dean of the School of Advanced Studies, included Graduate Program Coordinators Dr. Geraldine Wakat, Ms. Leilani De Guzman, Mr. Marcelino Lunag Jr., Mr. Mark Job Bascos, and Mr. Gulliver Eric Alawas. They explored UPOU's strategies and practices in open and [...]

UPOU Conducts a Benchmarking Activity with Saint Louis University2024-10-02T09:15:33+08:00

FMDS Welcomes New Students for AY 2024-2025 with Hybrid Orientation

2024-10-04T18:55:10+08:00

The Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) welcomed new students through a Hybrid Student Orientation for the First Semester/Trimester AY 2024-2025. Held on 14 September 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the orientation took place onsite at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, and via Zoom. A total of 576 students attended online while 23 participated onsite. The orientation was designed to familiarize students with the FMDS community and its resources. Key platforms introduced include the FMDS Student Support Site, Facebook [...]

FMDS Welcomes New Students for AY 2024-2025 with Hybrid Orientation2024-10-04T18:55:10+08:00

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals

2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies’ (UPOU-FMDS) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program held its Clinical Practicum Orientation on 6 September 2024. The event was attended by nursing leaders from affiliated hospitals, including Brokenshire Medical Center in Davao, Los Baños Doctors Hospital and Medical Center, and University Health Service in Laguna, and Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan. The participants were warmly welcomed by Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes, the Chair of the MAN program. Asst. Prof. Regine Karla P. Bagalanon, the Program Development Associate for Clinical Practicum of the [...]

UPOU-FMDS Master of Arts in Nursing Conducts Clinical Orientation for Affiliated Hospitals2024-10-04T18:42:46+08:00

UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Holds Comprehensive Program Workshop for AY 2024-2025

2024-10-04T18:39:09+08:00

In preparation for Academic Year 2024-2025, the UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program conducted a workshop on 29 August 2024. The event was attended by faculty members from nursing specialties such as Adult Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Nursing, Gerontology, and Nursing Administration. Key discussions during the workshop focused on updates regarding student enrollment, new admissions, and course offerings for the upcoming semester. Faculty also reviewed critical policies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and academic integrity, underscoring the importance of maintaining high standards in light of technological advances. In response to growing challenges, the strategic planning session [...]

UPOU Master of Arts in Nursing Holds Comprehensive Program Workshop for AY 2024-20252024-10-04T18:39:09+08:00

UPCN and UPOU-FMDS Join CHED’s Launch of Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing

2024-10-04T17:57:06+08:00

In photo from left to right: Asst. Prof. Ria Valerie D. Cabanes from UPOU-FMDS, Prof. Laurance L. Garcia and President Ariel A. Ariaso Sr. from Cebu Normal University, CHED Chairperson Hon. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, Chancellor Michael L. Tee, Dean Sheila R. Bonito, and Asst. Prof. Arnold B. Peralta from UP Manila. Faculty members from the University of the Philippines College of Nursing (UPCN) and UP Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) took part in the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) official launch of the Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing on 28 August [...]

UPCN and UPOU-FMDS Join CHED’s Launch of Flexible Master’s Program in Nursing2024-10-04T17:57:06+08:00

UPOU-FMDS and UP SURP Collaboration to Address Challenges in Land Use Planning and Urban and Regional Planning Education

2024-08-29T16:20:47+08:00

Last July 15-16, 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) conducted a two-day “Training Workshop on Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) in Teaching and Learning” at Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) in Naval, Biliran. This event, organized by BiPSU, aimed to equip BiPSU faculty with the skills necessary to integrate open distance e-learning into the university’s curriculum starting AY 2024-2025. In recognition of Republic Act No. 10650 known as the Open Distance Learning Act and as part of its mandate to make higher education accessible to a larger population through innovative and flexible ODeL modalities, UPOU supported [...]

UPOU-FMDS and UP SURP Collaboration to Address Challenges in Land Use Planning and Urban and Regional Planning Education2024-08-29T16:20:47+08:00
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