Office for the Advancement of Teaching — Diliman

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  • Call for participants for the Teaching Effectiveness Course (TEC): Fundamentals of University Teaching

    Call for participants for the Teaching Effectiveness Course (TEC): Fundamentals of University Teaching

    The Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT) would like to invite UP Diliman faculty members to participate in the Teaching Effectiveness Course (TEC): Fundamentals of University Teaching. This face-to-face event will be held on July 24, 25, 28, and 29, 2025 at the UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries.

    The Fundamentals of University Teaching is an introductory course on teaching and learning in higher education intended for new or early-career faculty members in the university, particularly those teaching at the undergraduate level. The principles, strategies, and examples that will be shared are expected to apply across disciplines and modes of instruction applicable in the blended learning context.

    The TEC intends to reach out to new and seasoned UPD faculty members, teaching assistants, and lecturers who wish to upgrade or enhance their teaching competencies. This is UP Diliman’s answer to the challenge of the times – nurturing a body of academics who are aware of and intent on sustaining the University’s tradition of excellence.

    We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us identify faculty members who will greatly benefit from this course. Please help us cascade the information about the schedule to your faculty so that those interested could calendar the activity.

    All TEC sessions will start at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. The TEC course is free of charge but pre-registration is required due to limited slots. We can only accommodate 60 participants on a
    first-come-first-served basis and priority will be given to those who are interested and committed to attend the entire 4-day training. Participants will be provided with lunch, snacks, and a course kit. A
    certificate will be awarded to those who will complete the 4-day course and submit the necessary requirements. A performance report will be forwarded to the head of the unit at the end of the program.

    Participants/Faculty members who have decided to commit to participate and finish the course can register through this link: bit.ly/TECjuly2025 on or before 7 July 2025 (Monday). The provisional program is attached for your reference. For questions and clarifications, please contact the Office for the Advancement
    of Teaching at ovcaa.oatdiliman@up.edu.ph (ATTN: Ms Yani and Ms Beq VoIP 2562).

    Thank you very much.

  • 2025 Gawad Tsanselor sa Natatanging Guro

    2025 Gawad Tsanselor sa Natatanging Guro

    The OAT-OVCAA extends its congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Gawad Tsanselor sa Natatanging Guro to Dr. Michelle Regulacio (CS-Chem) and Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng (CMu), honored during the culminating activity of the UP Diliman Linggo ng Parangal held on May 9, 2025 at the UP Diliman Institute of Biology.

    Their exemplary contributions to teaching, research, and public service continue to reflect the highest standards of honor and excellence. Congratulations!

    Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office

  • Benchmarking: City College of Calapan at the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UPSLIS)

    Benchmarking: City College of Calapan at the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UPSLIS)

    On May 7, 2025, a successful benchmarking activity was conducted in partnership with the City College of Calapan at the UP School of Library and Information Studies (UPSLIS), aimed at enhancing academic programs in instruction, research, extension, and innovation.

    We sincerely thank Dean Rhea Rowena U. Apolinario of UPSLIS for warmly welcoming the delegation from the City College of Calapan. We also extend our deep appreciation to Dr. Ma. Amabella Rosanna M. Cuasay and the entire City College of Calapan team for taking the time to engage with us.

    We look forward to further strengthening our collaboration and fostering a productive and lasting partnership.

  • Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI-AI)

    Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI-AI)

    The Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Policy Committee, would like to express our sincere gratitude to the UPD Faculty and REPS for participating in a hybrid seminar entitled Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI-AI), held last April 30, 2025 at Bocobo Hall, College of Law.

    We would like to thank our resource speakers, Dr. Diego S. Maranan and Dr. Ria Mae H. Borromeo from the UPOU for sharing their knowledge and experiences about AI Policy in UPOU. We also want to extend our appreciation to Dr. Miguel Francisco M. Remolona from Interactive Learning Center Diliman for presenting the AI policy survey from UP Diliman units.

    Thank you very much and we hope to see you in our future events!

  • Call for Applications for the UPD Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants (Jan-Dec 2025 Cycle)

    Call for Applications for the UPD Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants (Jan-Dec 2025 Cycle)

     

    In recognition of the importance of advanced degree, research and creative work, and mentoring in the overall advancement of teaching in the University, the UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants (1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025 Cycle) are now open for submissions.

    The specific guidelines may be viewed here
    https://bit.ly/2025CentennialGuidelines

    The online nomination form may be accessed through
    https://bit.ly/2025UPDCentennialApplication

    Deadline of submissions: 18 July 2025, 11:59PM

  • SEMINAR ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (AI-AI)

    SEMINAR ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (AI-AI)

    SEMINAR ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (AI-AI)

    As part of the initiatives of the UP Diliman Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Committee, in coordination with the Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA), a hybrid seminar-workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI-AI) will be conducted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Lecture Room 1, Bocobo Hall, College of Law.

    The intention of the seminar is to provide a venue for discussion on the use of AI in the university, while ensuring academic integrity in all aspects of teaching, learning and research.

    Please help us cascade the information about the event and schedule to your faculty so that those interested could calendar the activity.

    Please note that the slots for this seminar are limited and can only accommodate participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested faculty members may register through https://forms.gle/MoVtWgiRN155Gszy9 on or before 25 April 2025 (Friday). For questions and clarifications, please contact the Office for the Advancement of Teaching at ovcaa.oatdiliman@up.edu.ph (ATTN: Ms Ann or Mr. Harley VoIP 2562).

    Thank you very much.