Office for the Advancement of Teaching - OVCAA, UP Diliman

19/05/2026

Extension of SET Answering Period for 2nd Semester A.Y. 2025-2026 until May 22, 2026

Please be informed that the Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) Answering Module in the Computerized Registration System (CRS) is extended until May 22, 2026. This applies to all units except the MBA and MS Finance programs of the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, the Master of Management (MM), and Master in Governance and Innovative Leadership (MGIL) programs of UPDEPP/O, PM-TMEM, and UPSA.

To accomplish the SET, students may log in to their CRS accounts and click on the “SET Answering Module.” Those who fail to answer the SET will be tagged as "low priority" in the next term's pre-enlistment, while the students in the MBA calendar who fail to answer the SET will be delayed for 1 hour in the next term's real-time enlistment.

Evaluation of the teaching performance of teaching fellows and teaching associates (TFs/TAs) is also extended until the period stated above via CRS (if available) or via this Qualtrics Form: https://upsystemdiliman.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czK5VMIoBFyGzS6

For assistance with online evaluation of TFs/TAs, kindly email the Office for the Advancement of Teaching at [email protected]

14/05/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants who joined the seminar-workshop, “Conducting Effective Teaching in the UP College of Music,” held via Zoom from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Your active participation and commitment to advancing quality instruction made this learning engagement truly meaningful and successful.

We also express our sincere appreciation to our esteemed resource speakers for generously sharing their expertise, insights, and experiences in effective university teaching:

• Professor Leonor E. Diaz, PhD – College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman

• Professor Rosella M. Torrecampo, EdD – College of Arts & Letters, University of the Philippines Diliman

• Assistant Professor Alvin D. Tenorio, PhD – College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman

• Associate Professor Lutze-Sol A. Vidal, PhD – College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman

Maraming salamat po sa inyong suporta at pakikiisa sa pagsusulong ng dekalidad na edukasyon. Mabuhay po kayong lahat!

08/05/2026

29/04/2026

In a gesture of institutional solidarity and collaborative spirit, the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) and the University of the Philippines Diliman Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT) formalized a partnership through the signing of a Terms of Reference (TOR) on....

28/04/2026

The Office for the Advancement of Teaching (OAT-OVCAA) thanks the UP Diliman College of Music and College of Human Kinetics faculty members who joined the “Guidelines for Ensuring Safety and Respect in the Classroom” workshop last April 23, 2026, at the UP College of Music Library.

We greatly appreciate your participation and dedication towards creating a respectful and safe learning environment.

We also thank Dr. Teresa Paula De Luna for sharing helpful information on proper behavior, professional ethics, and institutional policies in our teaching practice.

Your participation plays a great part in developing a culture of respect and safety within our institution.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you again at our future OAT events.

28/04/2026

⏳ Early Bird rates won’t last.

Join scholars, educators, and community partners from across the region for conversations on the Ethics of Service-Learning and Community Engagement.

📚 This conference is especially relevant for NSTP instructors and coordinators, who may also explore the use of NSTP funds to support participation, subject to institutional guidelines.

✨ Register early and enjoy the Early Bird rate. Limited-slots available.

📅 Conference: June 15–17, 2026
📍 UP Diliman

Register early. Save your spot.

15/04/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE UP DILIMAN CENTENNIAL PROFESSORIAL CHAIRS AND FACULTY GRANTS

The UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants (1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026 Cycle) are now open for applications. The online application form may be accessed through http://bit.ly/2026UPDCentennialApplications

Faculty will need their UP mail (.edu.ph) to log in. To be eligible, an applicant must:

1. have been appointed as a regular or international 1 faculty member since 01 January 2023;
2. have a doctoral degree 2 ;
3. be in active service in UP Diliman at the time of the submission of the application;
4. have had at least 6 units of teaching load within the reckoning period of the award (i.e., 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025); and 5. have not been found guilty of any administrative or criminal offense especially, but not limited to, an offense involving moral turpitude, or in the instance that there is a pending administrative or criminal case against the applicant, there is no adverse judgment/ruling on the administrative or criminal case at the time of the application.

Current holders of a privately-funded professorial chair or faculty grant equivalent to at least P10,000.00/month are not qualified for this award/grant.

The eligible applicant must submit the following requirements:
1. Duly accomplished online application form.
2. Proof of mentoring;
3. Proof of one refereed research or creative output published/produced between 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025; and
4. Accomplished endorsement form: bit.ly/2026UPDCentennialPCFGEndorsement (to be uploaded in the online application form).
UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair and Faculty Grant awardees will receive Php 100,000.00 and Php 75,000.00, respectively.

Please accomplish the online application form on or before 30 June 2026, 5:00 PM (Tuesday).

Thank you for your cooperation.

15/04/2026

Please note that the Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) Answering Module in the Computerized Registration System (CRS) will be open from April 27 - May 19, 2026 only. This applies to all units except the MBA and MS Finance programs of the Cesar E.A. Virata School of Business, the Master of Management (MM), and Master in Governance and Innovative Leadership (MGIL) programs of UPDEPP/O, PM-TMEM, and UPSA.

Priority Tagging Policy:
Students may accomplish the SET by logging into their CRS accounts and clicking on the “SET Answering Module.” Those who fail to answer the SET will be tagged as "low priority" in the next term's pre-enlistment, and under the following conditions:

● Students who did not accomplish the SET for the second semester will be given low priority in the first semester of the following academic year;

● Students who enrolled during the midyear and did not accomplish the midyear SET will be given low priority in the first semester of the succeeding academic year;

● MBA students who fail to answer the SET will be delayed for 1 hour in the next term's real-time enlistment.

Note that the evaluation of the teaching performance of teaching fellows and teaching associates (TFs/TAs) should also be conducted during the period stated above via CRS (if available).

For TFs and TAs who are not included in the CRS, kindly accomplish this Qualtrics Form during the same period: https://upsystemdiliman.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czK5VMIoBFyGzS6

For assistance with online evaluation of TFs/TAs, kindly email the Office for the Advancement of Teaching at [email protected].

The results of the SET for Second Semester AY 2025 - 2026 will be used for developmental purposes (e.g., improving online/remote teaching and learning) and for decision-making purposes (e.g., faculty promotions, awards, tenure, and appointments.)

We request all units to inform their faculty members regarding the online SET, and the faculty members, in turn, to actively encourage their students (both undergraduate and graduate) to accomplish the SET carefully and regularly.

Kindly cascade the information to your faculty and students.

13/04/2026

📣 Registration is now open for the 2026 IARSLCE AP CoP Manila International Conference: Ethics of Service-Learning and Community Engagement.

Join scholars, practitioners, and community partners as we engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations on service-learning and community engagement.

📅 Conference Proper: 15–16 June 2026
📍 Venue: University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
🌱 Community Visits: 17 June 2026

Secure your slot and be part of conversations that drive impact.
🔗 Register now by scanning the QR Code or clicking this link: https://tinyurl.com/IARSLCEAPCoP2026

You may also visit our official website at https://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/2026-iarslce-apcop-conference/

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