UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

UP Community of Reading Education Advocates (UP CREAtes)

Because reading allows us to build not only ourselves but also our nation, we have set sail — seeking to spread the word about literature and literacy, and forge new routes towards our goals.
From all over the university, we gathered and committed ourselves to a journey. We are setting sail towards a Filipino community that upholds a genuine love for reading and functional literacy for all.

UP EDUCATORS’ CIRCLE

It all started with a need to find friends, a place to belong to, a home. Finally, a few people met to form the first family of UP Educators’ Circle. They were different people, yet they were of the same concern and spirit. They wanted to foster friendship among the students of UP College of Education. It was on November 19, 1987, when the UP Educators’ Circle was formed. Initially, with 14 members, the circle of friends grew and the organization has stood the test of time. At present, UP Educators’ Circle is the oldest organization in the College of Education, boasting 27 years of service and its lifelong advocacy of training, teaching, and touching lives.

UP Education Society (UP EDSOC)

The University of the Philippines Education Society (UP EDSOC) is a university-based, academic, non-political and socio-civic organization rooted on the principles of Trust, Acceptance, Loyalty, and Constancy. The organization aims to empower its members to become responsible in their profession, develop lifelong friendship and transform society through their efforts in education and service to the community. For twenty-five years now, the organization has continued to break ground in the field of student involvement and service. Every year, UP EDSOC organizes activities and events which showcase our talents and serve as a venue to promote our objectives such as annual community services, summer tutorial programs in public high schools, leadership seminars for teachers and students, and more.

   

UP Preschool Practitioners (UP PreP)

UP Preschool Practitioners is a University-wide academic and socio-civic organization in the University of the Philippines, Diliman at the College of Education. As an organization, UP PreP furthers children’s right to quality education, ensures the realization of rights children have, gives time for the actualization of any activity that would benefit children, and immerses each member in early childhood education activities.
   

UP Special Education Council (UP SEC)

The University of the Philippines Special Education Council is a university- wide organization based at the College of Education, University of the Philippines-Diliman. It was founded by students who aimed to spearhead the advocacy of uplifting learners with special needs. July 5, 2000 marks the humble beginning of the organization.
For years, UP SEC has been working with various organizations to promote special education not only within the College or University but even among the greater public. It develops members who will empower individuals with specials needs in the society through unconditional SERVICE, utmost EXCELLENCE, and unwavering COMMITMENT. This is done by conducting various activities that showcase the abilities of people with special needs. UP SEC provides opportunities for members to interact with individuals with specials needs as well as conduct information dissemination to parents and professionals in the field of special education. Through its effort, UPSEC had been chosen as one of the finalists in the 2005 Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO).

 

University of the Philippines Science and Mathematics Majors Advocating Responsible Teaching (UP SMMART)

The University of the Philippines Science and Mathematics Majors Advocating Responsible Teaching (UP SMMART) is a university-wide, academic organization based in the College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Among its goals is to pursue academic excellence and foster the development of a truly pro-people, mass-based science and mathematics education. For the past 19 years, it has been holding not only academic based events but also outreach programs for indigent communities.