UBDE, UPOU ink historic partnership

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Formally sealing a robust collaboration that shall enhance distance learning to the highest standards, University of Batangas Distance Education (UBDE), the first private distance education institution in CALABARZON, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) at the UB Patio Cafe, September 11.

United in the common purpose of providing quality education for everyone anytime and anywhere, UPOU Chancellor Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandelaria envisioned in her speech that the agreement between the two distance learning providers serves as a roadmap to horizons of cooperation and represents a partnership of trust, respect, and aspiration.

“This marks our strong partnership with UPOU where we will have more leverage when it comes to the training of faculty members, academic exchange, student exchange, faculty exchange, and even research,” stated Mr. Carl Ivan Villanueva, UBDE Director.

Under the said agreement, different kinds of training will be given to faculty members such as curriculum design, instructional learning materials design, support services, learners support, and others.

“It also gives me immense pleasure to see other higher education institutions establishing a unit that would solely focus on the offering of programs in the distance e-learning mode of instruction. Sabi ko nga, my vision really is for distance education, distance e-learning to be the default, not the option,” emphasized Dr. Bandelaria.

Apart from the MOU, the occasion featured the official launch of the Distance Learner Application (DLA), a one-stop application through the expertise of the Information and Technology Center (ITC) where UBDE students can freely access University-related services to cater their needs such as appointments for online meetings, open educational resources from the Learning Resource Center (LRC), etc.

University President Lily Marlene Hernandez, Chairman of the Board of Regents Atty. Jesus Mayo, Senior Vice President for Administration Mr. Alex Ramos, Vice President for External Affairs Dr. Abegayle Machelle Perez-Chua, Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Academic Affairs Dr. Lolita Tegon, UBDE Director Mr. Villanueva, UBDE Core team, and other officials represented the institution during the event.

Meanwhile, Chancellor Bandelaria and Program Development Associate (PDA) for Institutional Linkages Ms. Margaret Jarmin-Suarez constituted the UPOU delegation to the university.

“We are excited to move forward and realize our mission and vision in the University of Batangas Distance Education with the help of the best distance education in the Philippines—UPOU,” ended Director Villanueva.

Text: Carlos Kim Raphael Perez (The Westernian Advocate)

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1 Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline

PEO2 Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to elementary learners and their environments

PEO3 Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches and resources for diverse learners

PEO4 Demonstrate higher-order thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing and reporting learning processes and outcomes

PEO5 Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national and global realities

PEO6 Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas

PO2 Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the different subject areas

PO3 Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes

PO4 Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching

PO5 Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional

PO6 Manifest a desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1. Assume supervisory and/or managerial responsibilities within their organization;
PEO2. Pursue graduate studies in business and management;
PEO3. Manage a business;
PEO4. Participate in gender-responsive activities geared towards improvements of the local community, professional organization and the society as a whole.

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1. Analyze business environment for strategic direction;
PO2. Prepare budget, financial and operational plans;
PO3. Innovate business ideas based on emerging industry;
PO4. Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability;
PO5. Conduct business research;
PO6. Manage quality customer service;
PO7. Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace;
PO8. Manages personal work priorities and professional development;
PO9. Apply ICT skills as required by the business environment;
PO10. Express oneself clearly and communicate effectively with stakeholders both in oral and written form;
PO11. Exercise high personal and ethical standards.

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1 Mastered the skills required for the following positions:

Organizational Process Analyst
Data Analyst
Solutions Specialist
Systems Analyst
IS Project Manager

PEO2 Demonstrated the ability to design, implement, evaluate and integrate computer-based systems while successfully holding responsible positions in the IT field, including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature

PEO3 Communicated effectively in a team environment while using tools and skills mandated by the IS Profession

PEO4 Engaged in life-long learning and professional development

PEO5 Addressed professional issues utilizing appropriate legal and ethical practice

PEO6 Become well rounded individuals who are productive and responsible members

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1 Apply knowledge of business processes, computing, mathematics and social sciences appropriate to Information Systems.

PO2 Analyze a problem, identify and define the computing requirements with respect to organizational factors appropriate to its solution and plan strategies for their solution.

PO3 Evaluate information systems in terms of general quality attribute and possible trade-offs presented within the given requirement.

PO4 Design, implements, and evaluates information systems, processes, components, or programs and to source cost-benefit efficient alternatives to meet desired needs, goals and constraints.

PO5 Use Knowledge and understanding of enterprises in modeling and design of information systems.

PO6 Deploy and use effectively skills, tools and techniques necessary for information systems practice.

PO7 Function effectively on teams (recognizing the different roles within a team and different ways of organizing teams) to accomplish a common goal.

PO8 Communicates effectively with the range of audiences. Communication skills include technical writing, presentation and negotiation and numeracy.

PO9 Recognize the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the exploitation of computer technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical, and legal practices both in the local and global community.

PO10 Recognize the need for and engage in an independent and life-long learning, planning self-learning and improving performance as the foundation for on-going professional development.

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