About Us

The Office for the Advancement of Teaching (formerly ODI) represents the enduring significance of teaching in the context of academic life and community. This is particularly evident in the University of the Philippines Diliman, the largest constituent university of the University of the Philippines (UP) System. In 2014, UP Diliman had 376 academic programs, 2,192 faculty and over 23,000 students representing diverse sectors in society.

Under the leadership of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), the OAT is dedicated to serve UP Diliman educators—teachers who make quality education a reality by creating enriching learning experiences, providing insights that provoke creative and critical thought, and mentoring talented scholars striving to become the best in their field.

This website aims to serve as a valuable information resource for the university’s faculty and academic staff.

Office for the Advancement of Teaching (formerly ODI) through the years

A unit of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), the OAT emerged as one of clearest expressions of the OVCAA’s mandate in coordinating instructional and academic programs in UP Diliman.

Two decades since the appointment of the University’s first Director of Instruction, the OAT upholds University’s tradition of honor and excellence by ensuring quality instruction and the development of high-caliber teachers.

OAT: A Brief History

Organizational Structure

The OAT is led by a Director who oversees a team handling administrative and other vital support functions.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Director provides leadership in the development, coordination, and monitoring of instructional programs in UP Diliman; assists the OVCAA in the review of policies pertaining to instruction; and supervises the units or programs of the office.

The OAT believes that quality teaching can be achieved by anticipating and responding to the needs and objectives of educators, conducting reliable evaluation and assessment, and delivering relevant information, resources and services for faculty members and academic staff. As it evolves, the Office aspires to be more responsive, relevant, and vigilant in addressing gaps and potential challenges.

Future Plans

A UP Diliman teacher or guro is at the heart of a UP education, breathing life into the tradition of honor and excellence that has guided, and continues to inspire, generations of scholars.

By providing instructional support, evaluation and assessment, and administrative services, the OAT commits itself to empowering faculty and academic staff so they can fulfill their role as effective educators and mentors.

Working closely with OVCAA and its offices, the OAT will serve as a springboard for ideas, inclusive and innovative instruction-focused programs, and world-class teaching, learning and development opportunities for the UP Diliman academic community.

Vision, Mission, and Functions

Guided by its vision of quality instruction in the premier university, the OAT aims to lead the development of the necessary systems,
mechanisms, and programs designed to ensure quality teaching and learning.
The Office also facilitates the design, enhancement, and implementation of academic policies and programs, particularly initiatives for instructional enrichment, course development, and teaching effectiveness.