UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation

2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

Tagaytay City, Cavite — Following its achievement of Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), the UP Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), along with representatives from its Faculties of Study Research Ethics Subcommittees, conducted a two-day training on revising its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Held on November 28-29, 2024 in  Tagaytay City , the workshop focused on refining the Committee’s SOPs in alignment with national and international research ethics guidelines. The workshop aimed to review the existing SOPs, identify necessary revisions, and draft updates to enhance consistency, transparency, and quality in [...]

UPOU IREC Team Holds Extensive Training on SOP Revisions After PHREB Level 2 Accreditation2024-12-05T16:54:06+08:00

TUP and UPOU Outlines Key Areas for Training and Initiatives in Open Distance eLearning

2024-11-29T13:58:32+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) held a collaborative meeting on 21 November 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. The meeting was held as part of the partnership of the two universities. Dr. Myra Almodiel, Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Director, facilitated the meeting with Dr. Ricardo Bagarinao, Director of the Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning (CODTL) Director , and the Quality Assurance Office (QAO).  The TUP delegates were headed by the project leaders for TUP Open University initiative, Assoc. Prof. Julius Sareno and [...]

TUP and UPOU Outlines Key Areas for Training and Initiatives in Open Distance eLearning2024-11-29T13:58:32+08:00

UPOU Launches BULSA and PUSO as part of Digital Transformation in the University’s Financial Systems

2024-11-28T15:19:40+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey with the ceremonial launch of the Budget, Utilization, and Liquidation System Analytics (BULSA) and the Personnel Unified System Outlook (PUSO) on 28 November 2024. This initiative is part of the digital transformation of the financial systems, coordinated with UP System’s new finance and HR systems. These innovative systems are designed to streamline financial and human resource operations and replace the University Information System (UIS). BULSA will be primarily used by the Finance Offices, while PUSO will be adopted by the Human Resources [...]

UPOU Launches BULSA and PUSO as part of Digital Transformation in the University’s Financial Systems2024-11-28T15:19:40+08:00

UPOU and IFSU Sign MOA for a New Project on Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu

2024-11-29T14:50:08+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Ifugao State University (IFSU) for a new project titled “Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu.” It was signed by the UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, and IFSU President, Dr. Eva Marie Codamon-Dugyon with the Project Leader from UPOU, Dr. Joane V. Serrano, and Co-Project Leader from UPLB, Dr. Sherry B. Marasigan as witnesses. The project will target the analysis, development, and implementation of inclusive [...]

UPOU and IFSU Sign MOA for a New Project on Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu2024-11-29T14:50:08+08:00

UPOU-FMDS D/MIH Program Explores Partnership with LPU-St. Cabrini College of Medicine

2024-11-29T15:13:48+08:00

The UP Open University Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS), through the Diploma in and Master of International Health (D/MIH) program, met with representatives from Lyceum of the Philippines University-St. Cabrini College of Medicine (LPU-SC) on 25 November 2024 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Dr. Myra D. Oruga, Associate Professor and D/MIH Program Chair, presided over the meeting with Ms. Janele Ann C. Belegal, Teaching Associate. Joining from LPU-SC are Dr. Brigido L. Carandang, Jr., Dean of the College of Medicine and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Malen M. Gellido, Medical Director. Dr. [...]

UPOU-FMDS D/MIH Program Explores Partnership with LPU-St. Cabrini College of Medicine2024-11-29T15:13:48+08:00

PCAARRD funds UPOU-FMDS project on Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving Indigenous Peoples Communities

2024-11-29T15:14:57+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University-Faculty of Management and Development Studies (UPOU-FMDS) signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) for a new project titled “Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving IP Communities: The Case of Kiangan, Ifugao and Patikul, Sulu.” It was signed by the Executive Director of PCAARRD, Dr.  Reynaldo V. Ebora, and UPOU Chancellor, Dr. Melinda dP. Bandalaria, with the Director of Socio-Economics Research Division of PCAARRD, Dr. Ernesto O. Brown, and Project Leader from UPOU, Dr. Joane V. Serrano [...]

PCAARRD funds UPOU-FMDS project on Enhancing Sustainability, Profitability, and Inclusiveness of Coffee Value Chains Involving Indigenous Peoples Communities2024-11-29T15:14:57+08:00

UPOU-OGC Director Conducts GEDSI Orientation for ASEAN Member States by the Philippines’ Civil Service Commission, Emphasizing SDG 5 and 17

2024-11-29T15:40:37+08:00

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E3CZkyQoT/ (Philippine Civil Service Commission Facebook Page) The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through its training arm, the Civil Service Institute (CSI), held an orientation on Gender and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for the representatives of ASEAN Member States on 14 November 2024 via Zoom. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the Office of Gender Concerns and Program Chair of the Diploma in/ Master of Social Work of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as one of the resource speakers for the event. Dr. Taylan emphasized key GEDSI concepts such as [...]

UPOU-OGC Director Conducts GEDSI Orientation for ASEAN Member States by the Philippines’ Civil Service Commission, Emphasizing SDG 5 and 172024-11-29T15:40:37+08:00

UPOU IREC Conducts Workshops for Faculty Research Ethics Subcommittees

2024-11-20T11:36:18+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC), in collaboration with the Faculties of Study, recently spearheaded a comprehensive training workshop on research ethics, focusing on basic research ethics and the Committee’s Standard Operating Procedures, and ethics review processes. The Committee piloted the training workshop to the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, and Faculty of Information and Communication Studies on  6-7 May 2024, 19-20 September 2024 and 14-15 October 2024, respectively.  The two-day hybrid workshops aimed to equip each faculty member and researcher with an in-depth understanding of foundational research [...]

UPOU IREC Conducts Workshops for Faculty Research Ethics Subcommittees2024-11-20T11:36:18+08:00

UPOU Earns AAOU Institutional Accreditation, Affirming Its Commitment to Quality in Distance Education

2024-11-19T16:41:13+08:00

AAOU Accreditation Team, UPOU CAC officials and other office/unit heads, and UPOU QAC members during the opening ceremony of the accreditation The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has successfully completed the institutional accreditation process of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of quality and excellence in distance education. The accreditation process took place from 5 to 7 November 2024 at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room. This three-day event was organized by the UPOU Quality Assurance Office (QAO) in coordination with all UPOU offices and units. Chaired by Prof. [...]

UPOU Earns AAOU Institutional Accreditation, Affirming Its Commitment to Quality in Distance Education2024-11-19T16:41:13+08:00

UPOU IREC Receives a Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board

2024-11-14T15:22:22+08:00

The University of the Philippines Open University Institutional Research Ethics Committee (UPOU IREC) has been granted Full Level 2 Accreditation by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) on 6 November 2024, valid until 24 January 2027. On 25 January  2024, the Committee received a Provisional Level 2 Accreditation, which is valid until 24 January 2025. After months of dedicated work and commitment to fulfilling all accreditation requirements, the Committee is pleased to have achieved this significant milestone. As a Level 2 accredited REC, the Committee is authorized to review research protocols involving human participants. Level 2 accreditation allows [...]

UPOU IREC Receives a Full Level 2 Accreditation from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board2024-11-14T15:22:22+08:00
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