UB president lauds teachers

“The teacher is the heart of the community and society. Any activity in the community will never succeed without the teacher”, says Atty. Victoriano B. Tirol Jr., president, University of Bohol.

Speaking before the candidates for internship during the 23^rd pinning and candle lighting ceremony of the College of Education held last June 17, 2011 at the UB gymnasium, Tirol congratulated the students for having made the best decision in taking up education course and for studying at the University of Bohol. As former regional director of the Department of Education, the university president shared his personal expertise and experience in public education which he served for 33 years. Tirol further exalted the teachers of their noble task as front-liners in the fight against illiteracy.

Meanwhile, Prof. Elaine Joy B. Auza, UB High School principal and guest speaker, encouraged the student candidates to be the catalyst in transforming the lives of the students. She stressed that the purpose of education is not merely making a person learned but having him educated. Thus, making knowledge useable for the betterment of oneself and the society. Speaking on the theme, The heart of Education is the education of the heart, the young school administrator confided that what is dignified, gentle, poetic and artistic in the human spirit is the most important part in educating a child.

During the ceremony, the candidates for internship were presented to Dr. Carolina O. Belarmino, college dean, by Dr. Ricardo P. Bullecer, BEED & BSED trainees supervisor, for recognition and acceptance. Also in attendance were the parents, members of the Board of Trustees, and faculty members of the College of Education. (L.A.Boncales)

UB T/HM class successfully organized provincial confab

The old adage , Actions speak more than words, was again immortalized by the Events and Management Class of the College of Tourism/Hospitality Management of the University of Bohol when it successfully organized and hosted a provincial convention on Turning Skills to Cash: Harnessing Abilities as a Gateway to Better Opportunities, last March 21, 2011 at the Bohol Cultural Center, this city. The said activity is the application of what they learned from their tourism class.

The event was divided into 3 parts, First - Know the Facts (Learn and Earn) which dealt on the skills of the resource speakers and how they were able to earn out of it. This part includes three sub-titles namely, Love for Crafting: There’s Cash in Flower by Ms. Evangeline N. Dahonog, Distinction for Taste: There’s Cash in a Discriminating Palate by CHEF Erlito Victoriano – executive chef, Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu, and the Love for Crafting: There’s Cash in Brilliant Mind by Mr. Joey ‘Tweng’ Dolotina, freelance event organizer/poi juggler/artist/creator , Arte Malaya Movement; Second – Take it From Us (Been There, Done that), a forum about the Hospitality Industry wherein the speakers shared their thoughts on certain issues and experiences in the industry with CHEF Erlito Victoriano, Ms. Maria Antonette M. Bolo, president, Bohol Federation of Travel and Tour Operators (BOFETTO), Mr. Joseph Ruel Familiar, president, Bohol Island Tour Guides Association of the Philippines, Inc. (BITGAP), and Ms. Nicel Jean Alivio, University of Cebu, professional flairtender/student , University of Cebu HRM; and Third – Show What you’ve Got (Bring it on to the Spotlight), a skills competition in Flower Arrangement using indigenous materials, Cocktail Mixing with the native wine tuba as the base ingredient and Tour Guiding where attractions of certain towns were shown.

With the joint cooperation of the Bohol Tourism Office and the Department of Trade and Industry, the organizers were able to draw participation of tourism and hospitality students from Holy Name University , Crystal-E College and University of Bohol who actively participated during the convention. The tourism class that organized the said convention is under the advisories of Professors Jane Doren Bungabong and Charles Erwin Suico with Dr. Maria Asuncion Laxa-Bersabal, college dean.

The convention was graced with the presence of Ms. Maria Soledad Laxa Balistoy, division chief of business development, Department of Trade and Industry and CHEF Erlito Victoriano of Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu. It was made possible through the support of Atty. Victoriano B. Tirol, Jr, UB president, Human Nature-Bohol Branch, Printbit, Bohol Bee Farm, Arte Malaya and Baclayon Travel and Tours. (L.A.BONCALES)

UBSSG treats students with a red carpet welcome

The University of Bohol Supreme Student Government (UBSSG) in coordination with the Student Affairs Office and Student Personnel Services, held recently a short program and activity welcoming students of the university during the opening of classes last June 6, 2011.

Edison Delantero, UBSSG president- elect, together with the other officials of the student government personally escorted the new students to their buildings and rooms and oriented them with the school facilities and amenities. The UBSSG also conducted free t-shirt printing and distributed free sim cards, ballpens and other freebies to the new enrollees.

In an interview, Delantero disclosed that the activity is part of the organization’s thrust in establishing strong camaraderie among students and in working harmoniously with the school administration. The whole UBSSG officialdom is slated to be inducted this coming June 24, 2011 in time of the general acquaintance at the university quadrangle.

Other officers who participated in the undertaking were, Faith Kristie Tabel, vice president; Governors Paul Mejorada-CAFA, Kim Garcia – T/HM-ND, Irwin Paredes – CBA, Raymond Dalogdog- CET, Jr. Agustines – Criminology, Nickson Epe – Nursing, Analou Cabahug – Education, Aivy Montealto – Pharmacy, Jason Galaura – PT/CAMS, Faith Jaimie Tabel – High School, Vice Governor Paul Emerson Salinas – Education and cabinet member John Oliver Jumarito. (Michalle Wong Guillena)

UB ‘s Blended Learning Program: A convenient way to post-graduate studies

Why attend classes in school every Saturday to earn your master’s and doctorate degrees when you can do it at your home and place of work?

The pool of work force in the government and private institutions concomitantly created professional rivalry among employees and workers. Most of them desire to continue further studies for salary upgrading or rank promotion, while others are for self-enhancement. However, the distance of their work stations from the post graduate schools and their time schedule constrain them to study more.

In 2007, the University of Bohol Professional Studies Department through Dr. Godofreda O. Tirol, PhD, director, initiated the Blended Learning Program to address the pressing needs of our teachers and employees, most especially those from the municipalities, provinces and other countries. Since then, the program is proven to be efficient, effective and enriching to the learners.

What is Blended Learning Program (BLP)?

The Blended Learning Program (BLP) is a course management system that employs “blended learning instructions”. It is the mixing of face to face instruction with online teaching, reducing classroom contact hours without sacrificing quality of instruction by optimizing the effects of both teaching environment.

Efficient and Convenient

The BLP uses an effective online course management system, which allows the learners and the instructors to interact, share materials, gather and review assignments, among others.

BLP allows the learner to study right where he is. He can communicate with his instructors or peers whenever his schedule permits, and access notes, reading materials and assignments in his own time.

Effective

By moving most of the content delivery to the online environment, the once-a-month face-to-face lecture time can focus more on questions and problem-solving. This can provide opportunities for more in-depth analysis and new learning. Further, the provision of materials and assignments online can allow the learner more time to research and reflect, which can lead to more thoughtful and effective discussion.

Enriching

The BLP fosters sharing and participative learning process that would allow the learner to gain, generate and contribute new ideas and knowledge. Indeed, the journey towards getting the Master’s and Doctorate’s degrees can be the most enriching experience.

With the new academic innovation, the desire to continue post-graduate courses is now a privilege rather than a choice. Truly, BLP is the right blend for you! For inquiries, you can log on to www.ubohol.net or contact Dr. Godofreda O. Tirol, PhD, Director – UB Graduate School and Professional Studies at Freda_tirol@yahoo.com or dial +639156439465.

Copyright infringement seminar held

The Office of the Vice-President for Academics and the Institutional Research Center of the University of Bohol jointly conducted a seminar on copyright infringement to all members of the academic council and faculty members of the university last June 1, 2011 at the IRC auditorium.

The activity is part of the school’s institutionalized faculty development program in relation to the publication of manuals, hand-outs, books and other researches of the teachers. As the university encouraged its teachers to do some research works, it is also observed that few have over-looked pertinent laws on intellectual rights and properties of the authors. Some students are even using photocopied books inside the classrooms instead of buying one. The UB administration ensures that all academic endeavors of its teachers and students must be within the bounds of existing laws.

Lawyer Bryan O. Gaviola, college professor, presented the overview of the seminar on A Closer Look at Infringement, while Lawyers Alma E. Aparece, dean, UB Office of Planning and Development and Gregorio O. Austral, CPA, dean, College of Law, discussed the topics on Educational Impact and Legal Implication, respectively. The activity was opened with a prayer led by Dr. Ricardo Bullecer, program chair on secondary education and a statement of purpose by Dr. Lumin T. Pamaran, vice-president for academics. Lawyer Victoriano B. Tirol, Jr., UB president, delivered an inspirational message to the participants. After the open forum, the program was formally closed by Dr. Euxodita E. Lomaad, mathematics coordinator. (L.A.Boncales)