Asian Institute for Distance Education

Infobox_University
name = Asian Institute for Distance Education
established = 1984
type = Private distance learning college
dean = Antonio O. Cojuangco, M.B.A.
location = Greenbelt Mansion, Perea St., Makati City, Philippines
e-mail address = [aidefoun.info.com.ph aidefoun.info.com.ph] |

Asian Institute for Distance Education (AIDE) is a distance learning college accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the official government agency regulating all colleges and universities in the Philippines.Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007.]

AIDE is a private, non-sectarian, higher education institution offering programs leading to baccalaureate degrees via a mixed mode of instruction, largely dependent on self-instructional module packages.Official Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]

Academic programs

AIDE offers the following college degree programsOfficial Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.] :
*Bachelor of Arts major in English - courses include Creative Writing, The Teaching of English, Literary Criticism, Children's Literature, Technical Writing, American Literature, Afro-Asian Literature, The Novel, Poetry, Drama, Cross-cultural Communication, etc. [English Program Curriculum, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]
*Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science - courses include Comparative Government & Politics, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration, British Political System, American Political System, Political Analysis, Government & Politics in Asia, etc. [Political Science Program Curriculum, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]
*Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - courses include Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Production Operations, Financial Management, International Management, Human Behavior in Organizations, Taxation, Accounting, Business Ethics, etc. [Business Administration Program Curriculum, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]

Method of teaching, Grading system

AIDE courses are offered in printed modules which can be picked up or sent by mail to students. Each package includes lessons, open-book exams, and assignments. All modules are reviewed and updated on a periodic basis by in-house academic staff who are experts in their respective fields.Official Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]

The open-book exams and assignments have to be submitted to the AIDE Office for academic evaluation and grading. Upon submission of all required exams and homework, the student shall be required to be physically present to take his proctored final examination inside the school premises for each course so enrolled. Grades are then computed on the basis of final examinations and other submitted requirements. The grading system follows the CHED standard, which requires a passing grade of 75% or higher for every academic course.Official Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]

Once a student passes all requirements, including final exams, for all academic courses required in a degree program, a CHED-recognized diploma and transcript of records can be awarded. Attendance to formal graduation ceremonies is optional.Official Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]

chool management

Established and fully operational since 1984, AIDE is the oldest existing college of its kind in the Philippines. It is also one of only four government recognized distance learning providers offering full academic degrees.Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007.] Official Bulletin of Information, Asian Institute for Distance Education, 2006.]

AIDE is headed by its incumbent President and Chief Executive Officer, Antonio O. Cojuangco. He concurrently sits as President of ABC-5 Television Network and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT). He holds degrees in business from Ateneo de Manila University and Stanford University. [Antonio Cojuangco Profile, ABC-5 Television Network, 2005.]

AIDE has attended conferences of the Asian Association of Open Universities, an international academic group based in China Central Radio and TV University in Beijing, China. [ [http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/~AAOUNet/doc/AAOU00FinalReport.doc Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities. 25-27 October 2000.] ]

Contact information

AIDE's administrative and educational offices are located at Unit 302, Greenbelt Mansion, Perea Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines. The mailing zip code is 1229.Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007.]

AIDE can be reached via telephone numbers (632)8100968), (632)8193286, and (632)8130565.Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education, 2006-2007.

AIDE's website is http://www.asianinstitutefordistanceeducation.com]

References

External links

* [http://www.ched.gov.ph Commission on Higher Education] - contains the Official Directory of Higher Education Institutions
* [http://www.up.edu.ph/~oar/conline/archives/archives_2001/conline-news-030901.htm Senator Drilon bats for distance learning. Philippine Star. 26 February 2001.]
* [http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/~AAOUNet/doc/AAOU00FinalReport.doc Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities. 25-27 October 2000.]