Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University

Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University
Type distance education
Established 1990
President Emanuel C. De Guzman
Director Carmencita L. Castolo [1]
Location Manila, Philippines
Campus 9 physical and 1 virtual campuses
Colors
  Maroon and Gold
Affiliations ICDE, AAOU, PSDL, APKBODL
Website www.pup.edu.ph/OU

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Open University System is the nontraditional/distance studies unit of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. It began with the offering of non-degree (technical-vocational) courses in 1970s and was formally established in 1990, making it the first open learning institution in the country. It is one of the only two open learning institutions in the Philippines recognized by the UNESCO Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning. [2]

The PUP Open University was established to provide education opportunities to individuals aspiring for higher education and improved qualifications but were unable to take advantage of traditional modes of education because of personal and professional obligations. It is also known as the "Pamantasang Bayan," literally translating as "Nation's University" in Filipino.

Academics

Institutes and center

The PUP Open University consists of three units: Institute of Open and Distance Education/Transnational Education, Institute of Non-Traditional Studies Program and ETEEAP, and the Center of Professional and Continuing Studies, under which the Nontraditional Study Program and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program are under. The PUP Open University offers the following degree programs:

Institute of Open and Distance Education/Transnational Education

Bachelor's Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Programs
Master's Programs

Institute of Non-Traditional Studies and ETEEAP

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)
Non-Traditional Study Program (NTSP)

Learning Centers

Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources in the Mabini Campus, which houses the headquarters of the Open University

The PUP OU has 9 Learning Centers in strategic locations in the country. Most of the centers are mostly located in other PUP campuses in the selected regions of the country.

Learning Center Director Campus location
Manila Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center, PUP Mabini Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila
Quezon City Dir. Pascualito B. Gatan PUP Quezon City, Commonwealth, Quezon City
Lopez Dir. Rufo Bueza PUP Lopez, Lopez, Quezon
Maragondon Dir. Denise A. Abril PUP Maragondon, Maragondon, Cavite
Sablayan Dir. Laurence P. Usona PUP Sablayan, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Sta. Rosa Dir. Charito A. Montemayor PUP Sta. Rosa, New Sta. Rosa Village, Congco Subd., Tagapo, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Sto. Tomas Dir. Frederick O. Ramos PUP Sto. Tomas, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Taguig Dir. Sharon Joy F. Pelayo PUP Taguig, Lower Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
Unisan Dir. Edwin G. Malabuyoc PUP Unisan, Ibabang Ilaya, Unisan, Quezon

In 2007, OU has launched the Open University Learning Management System (PUPOU-LMS or eMabini), where the faculty of the OU can hold classes online to Filipino students in United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "PUP Open University". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning". Asia Pacific Knowledge Base on Open and Distance Learning. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  3. ↑ "PUPOU Degree Programs". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Non-Traditional Study Program (NTSP)". Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  6. ↑ "PHL Ambassador Addresses Graduating Class of PUP- Open University in Abu Dhabi". Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines. Retrieved April 13, 2015.

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