Let The Metamorphosis Begin

I'd like to invite everyone to join me in a little social experiment...

I have just installed the most significant addition to this site to date. In one fell swoop, I have addressed the most popular requests from you. Today, the UPOU Community Site takes one step closer to becoming a social networking site. You now have more control over your profiles. Uploading media have become as easy as ever. Tracking your fellow members' activity is now possible as well. And the nice thing about this is that none of these new features work against what we already have. They actually complement each other well.

We are faaaaar from becoming Facebook Jr., but it just became a little more doable. Then again... is that what we really want? We have all the time in the world to decide.

Cool new software is only part of the transition. I will now need some of you to take on more active roles in running this site.I don't want this site to be seen as some bored disgruntled faculty member's cute little pet project. Not anymore. This is supposed to be a community site. Let's make it happen for real -- whatever we can possibly do. I need site administrators, moderators, writers.... the works. If you're interested, let's discuss it.

The UP Open University often prides itself for being the premier online university in the country. You're free to agree or disagree with that claim. One thing I can assure you, though -- if we can succeed, UPOU will have nothing that can compare. Not even close.

Is there a timetable for this? Well, not really. But I do want something presentable by the end of February. Yes, I want this site showcased at the 15th UPOU Anniversary. And what better platform to do that than the Biomodd Commemorative Piece! A community site presented through an art installation built by the community. Gotta love the synergy there.