Headed by Dean Roberto B. Figueroa Jr., the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS) held its first alignment meeting on 5 May 2025 at the Academic Residences, UPOU Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.
This meeting forms part of UPOU’s Strategic Planning Workshop, which supports the university’s vision of becoming a “Transformative University of the Future.” The initial phase of the planning process focused on assessing current activities and future plans at the unit level to establish a clear baseline for strategic directions.
The session began with a review and discussion of the 10 Flagship Programs (FPs) outlined in the University of the Philippines’ Strategic Plan, anchored on the theme “Transformative University in the Service of the Nation.” This was followed by a reflection on UPOU’s strategic vision, which highlights four key aspirations: becoming a Sustainable and Resilient University, an Intrapreneurial University, a Learning University, and a Healthy University.
To deepen the conversation, faculty and staff were grouped into clusters and invited to discuss a series of guide questions. These were designed around the university’s strategic goals and key areas of work—teaching, research, public service, and administration and management. The discussions encouraged participants to share their perspectives, reflect on current practices, and suggest new strategies or initiatives that align with UPOU’s evolving vision and commitments.
The results of the alignment planning were carried out to the two-day University-level Strategic Planning, led by Chancellor Joane V. Serrano on 6-7 May 2025.
Written by: Maria Andrea Bodaño | Edited by: Joy Abigail Rebulanan