DOT-Uni Reaches the Silver Milestone, Features Timeline Exhibit and Colloquium

The Central Luzon State University - Distance, Open, and Transnational University (CLSU DOT-Uni) reaches another milestone as it celebrates its silver anniversary with the theme: “The Digital University and the Future of Higher Education in the Philippines and Beyond” on August 29, 2022. National Heroes’ Day falls on August 29, a public holiday, when the Central Luzon State University Open University (CLSU-OU) was formally created through CLSU Board of Regents Resolution No. 50-97. CLSU-OU was rebranded as CLSU DOT-Uni under Board Resolution 16-2018, with the inclusion of transnational as its new facet. Hence, the anniversary was commemorated the next day, August 30, featuring two major events: the DOT-Uni Exhibit and the Curricular Program Colloquium. The DOT-Uni Exhibit sheds light on CLSU Open University’s progressive milestones through its rich historical timeline. DOTUni Dean Dr. Elaida R. Fiegalan in cooperation with Mr. Joey Fernando and Ms. Ma. Celia M. Fernando as exhibition chairpersons who worked with the Anniversary Production Team and the DOTUni Staff, showcases “the Horizon 2030” – an aspiration of DOTUni to accomplish a future-ready learning ecosystem, accreditation of degree programs, more expansive network and stronger linkages, adoption of 5Cs in digital curation of multimedia learning materials, the embodiment of life-long learning, and responsive curriculum. On the otherhand, the Curricular Program Colloquium has a two-fold purpose: to become an avenue presenting curriculum program information of different degree programs and to provide an opportunity to engage with an external evaluator – outsourcing to achieve a good mix of program knowledge in creating local lesson recipes. The Curricular Program Colloquium features the presentation of the ongoing evaluation of the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Program Outcomes (POs) by the DOT-Uni Instructional Materials Review Committee, which is part of the rigid monitoring required for Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

The Instructional Materials Review Committee is spearheaded by the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) focal person Dr. Emil F. Ubaldo, in collaboration with the DOT-Uni Dean Dr. Elaida R. Fiegalan, College of Education Dean Dr. Regidor G. Gaboy, Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics Dr. Joel M. Torres, Associate Professor of Social Sciences Dr. Leslie Anne L. Liwanag, and Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics Dr. Joan C. Ravago. The said committee targets to finalize curriculum program information to produce high-quality modular course packs, which are part of the DOTUni Lecture Series in 2023. In partnership with an external evaluator Dr. N. Varaprasad, a Principal Consultant of the Singapore Education Consulting Group, graced the colloquium and served as the guest speaker of the event, establishing a sustainable collaboration for more developed and updated curricular programs. “One of the trends in the external environment is that we have a rise of the gig economy, it is when people decide not to work for companies [or institutions] . . .they work for themselves,” he said during his keynote address. “Dr. Varaprasad has been dedicated to the field of education and leadership for 40 years and has made many significant contributions to public service and education in Singapore” (Keynote Speakers’ Bionote, SEAMEO International Conference 2018).

This productive celebration is part of DOTUNi’s initiatives to support the mission and vision of the university to provide world-class education and effective research and extension. This culmination signals more innovative activities from the DOT-Uni in its quest for excellence.

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DOT-Uni organized a comprehensive two-day training session on CANVAS Learning Management System from September 24-25, 2024, at the CLIRDEC Conference Hall, CLSU. The first day began with an inspiring opening prayer, followed by a Statement of Purpose delivered by Dr. Elaida R. Fiegalan, the DOT-Uni Dean. Dr. Fiegalan emphasized the critical role of technology in modern education, noting the importance of mastering platforms like CANVAS for teaching. "CANVAS offers an intuitive and efficient way for educators to manage courses, engage students, and streamline learning processes," she said, highlighting the university's commitment to adopting forward-thinking teaching tools. She also mentioned that this is a deliberate action towards acquiring the Certificate of Program Compliance from the CHED to legitimize the courses offered by the CLSU-DOTUni. At the same time, it addresses several pressing, inevitably changing landscapes of education in consideration of the human and material capital of the university while remaining mindful of quality education. Following Dr. Fiegalan's statement of the purpose, Mr. Kevin Raymund Cabilla, a highly experienced educator and technology expert from CANVAS, was introduced as the session's resource speaker. He began by offering an overview of the CANVAS LMS Road Map, walking the participants through the CANVAS First Look and the Course Basics creation on the platform. He also showcased the platform's various features, which are designed to empower educators in course management and student engagement. During the hands-on training segment, Mr. Cabilla guided the Faculty Course Tutors through a detailed tutorial, showing them how to navigate the CANVAS interface, create modules, and utilize essential tools. He also provided practical tips on customizing course materials and leveraging multimedia features to foster an interactive learning environment. He demonstrated the step-by-step process of accessing CANVAS LMS and the available web browsers that provide seamless access to the platform. The session marked a significant milestone in DOT-Uni's ongoing efforts to integrate technology into its educational framework. The workshop will continue tomorrow, September 25, for another set of discussions.

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CLSU DOT-Uni Advances with Key Meeting of Curriculum Program Focal Persons on CHED Compliance and Development

The CLSU - Distance, Open, and Transnational University (DOT-Uni) achieved a key milestone in its academic advancement with a crucial meeting focused on CHED compliance for DOT-Uni's Distance Education (DE) courses and introduced the newly designated Curriculum Program Focal Persons (CPFP), marking a significant step in the university's development, held on September 5, 2024 at the CLSU DOT-Uni Office. The activity steers the direction towards achieving constantly-responsive and relevant curriculum that emulates quality assurance which form part of the 6- pronged DOTUni Horizon and Milestones 2030. The ten newly designated DOT-Uni CPFP attended the meeting, namely: Dr. Chrysl Avegeil Vallejo for PhD Rural Development, Dr. Andrea May Malonzo for MS Rural Development, Dr. Lalaine Ann Manuel for Certificate in Teaching, Dr. Regidor Gaboy for PhD in Development Education, Dr. Leila M. Collantes for MSED Educ Management, and Dr. Carolyn Marzan for Masters in Business Administration. Meanwhile, representatives from other programs were Dr. Hazel Diaz for MSED Math, who represented Dr. Edwin Ibanez, and Dr. Melba Denson from MS Renewable Energy Systems, who represented Ms. Claire Marie Castillo. The discussion revolves around a few main topics: Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Focal Persons, where their roles and responsibilities were outlined. Another major topic of discussion was the compliance of DOT-Uni's Distance Education (DE) courses with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) standards, this topic highlighted the importance of compliance measures for maintaining the quality and legitimacy of the offered DE courses of DOT-Uni, ensuring they meet the required educational standard. The meeting explored the possibility of organizing workshops aimed at enhancing curriculum development and teaching strategies. An open forum allowed participants to address and clarify various questions related to these topics, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the issues discussed. Overall, the meeting marked a productive session that set the stage for continued progress and development and demonstrated a proactive approach to enhancing the DOT-Uni academic framework. #clsudotuni