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UST Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (OVRAA) announces that the University will proceed with conducting hybrid classes effective AY 2023-2024.
According to a recent memorandum from the OVRAA, no course shall be delivered purely onsite or purely online. More than 75% of the courses for tertiary programs should be implemented with at least 50% of course hours conducted onsite.
Online course hours may have a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities. High-stakes assessments are considered for onsite meetings such as proctored examinations, validation of written alternative assessments, and major exams.
In reference to CHED's Memorandum Order No. 16 of 2022, HEIs can no longer deliver their degree programs through fully distanced learning by the Second Semester of AY 2022-2023. HEIs choosing to deliver hybrid classes must allot at least 50% of total learning hours to onsite classes. As mentioned in the implementing guidelines of the memorandum, “Unless there is an approval from CHED, an HEI cannot offer its recognized degree programs in full distance learning delivery including fully online modality.”
With this, the Enriched Virtual Mode of Instruction (EVM) will be put to use by the University, "especially as a contingency plan when onsite classes are not possible," which was mentioned in the memo.
Academic units will determine how they will make hybrid learning efficient for students and utilizing learner-centered teaching strategies is strongly recommended for academic staff.
