University of the Philippines Open University

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University of the Philippines Open University
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Other name
UPOU, UP Open University
MottoHonor, Excellence, Service [1] [2]
Type National Public research university, Open university
EstablishedFebruary 23, 1995
Academic affiliation
 ICDE, AAOU, APRU, CODEPP
Budget₱194.977 million (2019) [3]
Chancellor Joane V. Serrano
President Angelo Jimenez
Vice-Chancellor Maria Rowena D.R. Raymundo
Total staff
346 (2019) [3]
Students4,086 (2019) [3]
Undergraduates 841 (2019) [3]
Postgraduates 3,245 (2019) [3]
Location
Los Baños
,
Laguna
,
Philippines

14°10′26.3″N121°15′45.3″E / 14.173972°N 121.262583°E / 14.173972; 121.262583
Campus Virtual campus
Language English
Hymn" U.P. Naming Mahal " ("U.P. Beloved")
Colors UP colors.svg UP Maroon and UP Forest Green
Website www.upou.edu.ph/home/
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Location in Laguna
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Location in Luzon
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Location in the Philippines

The University of the Philippines Open University(UPOU) is a public research university and is the fifth constituent university of the University of the Philippines System. [4]

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UPOU was established in 1995 by the UP Board of Regents as the evolution of the UP Distance Education Program. 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. [5] This makes it the 4th largest constituent university by student population after UP Manila, and just slightly more than UP Visayas, which had 7.2%, while having the smallest budget of any constituent university. [6]

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). [7] [8]

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. [9] [10] It is mandated by Republic Act No. 10650, also known as the Open and Distance Learning Act of 2014, to assist the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in their open distance learning functions. [11]

In 2024, UPOU earned higher education accreditation from the Asian Association of Open Universities. [12]

Academics

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UP Open University Oblation

The UP Open University delivers its programs and courses through distance education (DE). Learners study through independent self-learning using specially designed learning materials and resources. Teaching and learning are mediated through the use of technology like print, audio, video and the internet. Students interact with their instructors and their peers through virtual classrooms, SMS, email, and web conferencing. Almost all courses are offered through online learning mode.

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." [13]

UPOU offers accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees as well as diploma courses and Professional Teaching Certificates (PTC) to Filipino and international students in more than 70 countries. [14]

Headquarters

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UPDiliman campus

The UP Open University Headquarters is located in Los Baños, Laguna, close to the International Rice Research Institute.

The university also maintains a satellite office at the National Computer Center Building in Diliman, Quezon City. In the future, the university will move to a new campus in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. [15]

Academic Affiliation

UPOU maintains membership in the follow local and international academic associations:

Local

International

Notable alumni

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Acebuche, Yoniel (May 14, 2024). "UP president Angelo Jimenez unveils university's new motto: 'Honor. Excellence. Service'". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Iskomunidad (n.d.). "University of the Philippines System". Archived from the original on September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "U.P. Statistics 2019" (PDF). University of the Philippines System Budget Office. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ "About". University of the Philippines Open University. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ "UP Statistics for CY 2019" (PDF). University of the Philippines System Budget Office. 2019. p. 83. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ "UP Statistics for CY 2019" (PDF). University of the Philippines System Budget Office. 2019. p. 219. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  7. 1 2 "UPOU - ICDE Member". International Council for Open and Distance Education . Retrieved November 7, 2021.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Jung, Insung; Latchem, Colin (April 5, 2012). Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Distance Education: Models, Policies and Research. Routledge. ISBN   9781136849862 . Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  10. ↑ "R.A. 9500 AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY". www.lawphil.net. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Republic Act No. 10650". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  12. ↑ "UP Open University earns Asian universities accreditation". Philippine Daily Inquirer . January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  13. ↑ Mabate, Angela (January 16, 2024). "Here's the list of 24 free online courses from UP Open University". Manila Bulletin .
  14. ↑ "About". University of the Philippines Open University. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ "AAOU Full Members". Asian Association of Open Universities. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  17. ↑ "APRU Members". Association of Pacific Rim Universities .
  18. ↑ Singcol, Anna Katrina T. "Profile of Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri". Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Sarah G wants to return to school". ABS-CBN News. April 15, 2015. Archived from the original on June 26, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  21. ↑ Solitario, J (March 5, 2018). "From Iska to Beauty Queen". University of the Philippines. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
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