University of the Philippines Open University
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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) is a
UPOU was established in 1995 by the UP Board of Regents as the evolution of the UP Distance Education Program. UPOU offers accredited
As of 2019, UPOU had 4,086 students enrolled in various programs representing 7.3% of the student population of the entire University of the Philippines system.
UPOU was declared the National Center of Excellence in Open Learning and Distance Education by the Commission on Higher Education and is the leader of the Consortium of Open Distance Education Providers in the Philippines (CODEPP) and a member of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE).[6][7]
History
University of the Philippines Open University was established on February 23, 1995, as the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System.
Academics
The U.P. Open University delivers its programs and courses through
In January, 2024, UPOU is offering free 24 Massive open online courses which cover various categories, including "ODeL teacher accreditation, child rights protection, technology for teaching and learning, educational media production, sustainable development, business analytics, introduction to distance education, and more."[11]
Faculties
- Faculty of Education (FEd) covers the following range of areas of study: general education, alternative education, language and literacy education, science and mathematics teaching, social studies education, and distance education.
- Faculty of Information & Communication Studies (FICS) offers degree programs in communication, information systems, computer science, and multimedia studies.
- Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) offers a range of postgraduate programs in R&D management, environment and natural resources management, land valuation and management, public management, social work, nursing, hospital administration, and public health as well as non-formal programs in entrepreneurship, health, and land valuation.
Research
UPOU conducts academic research in its various faculty disciplines, in addition to its associated research into the best practices in global distance education. Research in this area has delved into the following topics: DE learner profile, learning styles, and learner performance; online teaching and learning; virtual learning environments; computer-mediated collaborative learning; gender and distance education; pedagogical approaches in distance education; DE program evaluation; and management of DE.
In addition, the university has also pursued research in the following discipline-based areas: education, information and communication technology; multimedia, communication, organization and management; public policy, environment, health, and development studies. Many of these discipline-based studies have been externally funded.
Learning centers
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The U.P. Open University has several learning centers located in other U.P. campuses and state universities in selected regions of the country. These centers are the venues where students can conduct and seek advice on transactions, activities and procedures regarding application for admission, registration, student orientation, distribution of course materials, dropping of subjects, filing leave of absence, examinations, accessing library materials, face-to-face tutorials (if available) and tutorials on basic computer and internet literacy. The university also has a virtual learning center, where all transactions and procedures are conducted and communicated online.
Headquarters
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The U.P. Open University Headquarters is located in Los Baños, Laguna, close to the International Rice Research Institute. Its main administrative and annex buildings house the main offices of the university, including the Office of the Chancellor (OC), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (OVCFA), and the Faculties of Studies Offices. The Centennial Center for Digital Learning (CCDL) Auditorium is also in this complex.
A major landmark in the UPOU Headquarters is the U.P. Open University Oblation sculpture that stands in the Oblation Plaza in front of the main building. UPOU's Oblation stands on a pedestal with a ribbon-like flag swirling around the pedestal and the Oblation. This gives the effect of the flag lifting the Oblation into greater heights and gives it the boundless reach that is symbolic of UPOU's prime objective of widening access to UP quality education. It was designed and executed by University Artist and UPOU Chancellor Dr. Grace J. Alfonso in 2005. The Oblation Plaza is also where the annual commencement exercises are held.
The university also maintains a satellite office at the National Computer Center Building in
Academic affiliation
UPOU maintains membership in the follow local and international academic associations:
Local
- Philippine Society for Distance Learning (PSDL)[citation needed]
International
- International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)[6]
- Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU)[13]
- Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)[14]
Notable alumni
- Jejomar Binay - Diploma in Environment and Natural Resource Management graduate.[15] Former Mayor of Makati and former Vice President of the Philippines.
- Juan Miguel Zubiri - Graduate, Master in Environment and Natural Resources Management.[16] Senate President of the Philippinesand former Bukidnon 3rd district representative.
- Sarah Geronimo - Graduate, Associate in Arts.[17] Singer.
- Cathy Untalan - Diploma in Environment and Natural Resource Management.[18] Beauty pageant.
See also
- List of open universities
- Virtual university
- Open learning
- Distance education
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e "U.P. Statistics 2019" (PDF). University of the Philippines System Budget Office. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "About". University of the Philippines Open University. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "About". University of the Philippines Open University. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "UP Statistics for CY 2019" (PDF). University of the Philippines System Budget Office. 2019. p. 83. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "UP Statistics for CY 2019" (PDF). University of the Philippines System Budget Office. 2019. p. 219. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "UPOU - ICDE Member". International Council for Open and Distance Education. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ superadmin (August 25, 2022). "Meet CODEPP: The New Consortium that will Push Forward Open Distance eLearning in Ph". University of the Philippines Open University. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ISBN 9781136849862. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "R.A. 9500 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY". www.lawphil.net. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 10650 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ Mabate, Angela (January 16, 2024). "Here's the list of 24 free online courses from UP Open University". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Lontoc, Jo Florendo B. (December 12, 2022). "Construction underway on UP New Clark City". University of the Philippines. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
According to Concepcion and Zamora, UP-NCC is designed to be the main headquarters of the UP Open University and satellite sites of the UP Manila PGH, the National Institutes of Health and the College of Medicine, and the UP Diliman College of Engineering.
- ^ "AAOU Full Members". Asian Association of Open Universities. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "APRU Members". Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
- ^ Singcol, Anna Katrina T. "Profile of Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri". Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ABS-CBN News. April 15, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Solitario, J (March 5, 2018). "From Iska to Beauty Queen". University of the Philippines. Retrieved February 1, 2023.