CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Purity W. Muthima P.O. Box 43844 [email protected]

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2.0. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2015 : Ph.D. - Economics of Education & Educational Planning -Kenyatta University, 2007 : M. Ed- Economics of Education -, Kenya

2005 : B. Ed (ARTS) Honors (Business Studies & Economics) - University of Nairobi

3.0 AWARDS

 Association of Commonwealth Universities and British- Nigeria Education Trust (ACU-BNET) Fellowship 2017-2020 at Bayero University (BUK) Nigeria, Kano  Master’s Degree (Economics of Education) 2 years Scholarship Award by University of Nairobi (UoN) 1995-1997, Nairobi, Kenya

3.0 PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES

2019: Attended and presented during the First Dialogue on Innovation Higher Education Strategies (DIES) and Centre for Research on Evaluation Science and Technology (CREST) Alumni Networking Meeting for African Doctoral supervision in Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2018: Attended ‘The International Quadra Helix Summit “on INNNOVATIONS4SDGs – Innovating for the Better Tomorrow ‘at the University of Nairobi Towers on 8th March 2018, Kenya.

2017: Presented a Paper on ‘Refugees Experiences in the Use of Technology to Access Education in Kenya’ during the 4th International Annual October Conference on

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Education and Lifelong Learning 5th – 6th October, 2017 at Kenyatta University, Kenya

2017: (4th to 6th April 2017), Presented a Paper as a Track Presenter in the Education Panel on “Does Gender Matter as Far as Earnings and Enrolment for TVET Graduates are concerned? During the Triple Helix Summit ICT and Data at the University of Nairobi Towers, Kenya

2017: Presented a Paper on’ Cost Benefit Analysis of Technical Education in Kenya’ during the 12th International Conference on Education and Development in Bangkok, Thailand From 5th To 7th March 2017

2016: Presented a Paper on “Which Way to go for Technical, Vocational Education and Training Graduates? White or Blue Collar Jobs? During the 3rd International Annual Conference on Education and Lifelong learning (6th -7th October 2016) at Kenyatta University, Kenya

2016: Presented a Paper on Demand Factors Influencing for Distance Learning. Case of University of Nairobi External Degree Program, during the 1st Biennial Conference on the State of Higher Education in Kenya from Monday 22nd – Friday 26th August 2016 at Kenyatta University organized by Commission for University Education, Kenya.

2015, 15TH OCT: Presented a Paper on “Relationship between Lifetime Earnings and Levels of Technical Education” during the 2nd Research Conference at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kenya.

2015. 8TH OCT: Presented a Paper on ‘Why Invest in Technical Education at Higher levels?’ in the 2nd International Conference organized by the School of Education of - Kenyatta University, Kenya.

2015 May: Presented a paper on ‘Female Participation in Engineering Courses in TVET’ during The 2nd International Conference on “Re- Engineering Education for Sustainable Development”- Kenyatta University, Kenya.

2014: Presented a Paper on Rates of Returns to Technical Education-Kenyatta University, Kenya

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2012 June: Presented a Paper on - Application of Research in Decision Making and Policy Formulation at Catholic University, Kenya.

4.0 TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

2019: Study Tour on Start-up Development .23rd to 29th June Leipzig, Germany.

2018: Attended an International Higher Education in Emergencies & Crises Summer Schools from 10-21st September 2018 Convened jointly by UNHCR, Inzone and University of Geneva held at Kenyatta University and United Nations Office, Gigiri, Kenya

2018: Attended a Workshop on Sustainability Practitioner Programme Presented by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in South Africa from 5th to 8th August 2018 at Intundla Game Lodge, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

2018 July-Attended an Entrepreneurial Universities (CEPU) project Training on Heinnovate –DAAD, Kenyatta University

2018 May 14th to 26th 2018: Attended a Work shop to develop and designs Competence Based Curriculum for Middle Schools at Masada Hotel, Naivasha –Kenya

2018 April 23nd - 4th May: Attended a Work Shop to develop the Scope and Sequence Charts for the Competence Based Curriculum for Middle School at BaoBab Holiday Resort at Mombasa -Kenya

2018 April 20th: Attended the ‘Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA)” Stakeholders Launch of its Strategic Plan at Nairobi Safari Club, Lillian Towers –Nairobi, Kenya

2018 March: Attended a Training on ‘Women Empowerment in Entrepreneurship’ at the American Embassy Centre, Nairobi-Kenya

2018Feb: Attended a UNHCR forum for ‘East Africa Regional Education in Emergencies Working Group 2017-2018 in Kenya.

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2018: Attended a Two day Workshop Training Workshop on Development of Interactive Modules at Kenyatta University, Kenya

2018: Attended a half day Capacity Building Seminar for Kenyatta University Staff Mentors, Kenyatta University, Kenya

2017: Trainer of Trainers-Trained Youths at Embu County under the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) of Kenyatta University Programme Sponsored by UNESCO, Kenya

2017: Attended and Participated at the Kenya National Innovation Agency Strategic Plan Stakeholders Forum and Recognition Ceremony for the 2016-Innovation Award Winners on Friday, 17th November, 2017 at Nairobi Safari Club, Lillian Towers, University Way, Nairobi Kenya.

2017: Attended and Participated in Knowledge Sharing Forum for Practitioners in Peace Building and Academia as a Post Celebration Activity for the International World Day of Peace 26-27th September at Silver Spring Hotel, organized by UNESCO-KNATCOM Nairobi, Kenya.

2017: Attended a Training on Publishing Connect: Author Workshop for Young Kenyatta University (KU) Researchers on 19th May, 2017, Elsevier Publishing Campus at Kenyatta University, Kenya.

2017: Attended Workshop on “Online Assessment and Support Workshop For Teacher Educators Organized By Common Wealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada and Kenyatta University at Nairobi, March 27th -31 3017.Kenya

2017: Trained Kisumu County Youths under the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP), Kenyatta University Programme Sponsored by UNESCO, Kenya

2016: Attended one a week Training - Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) Course -Trainer of Trainers (TOT) at Kenyatta University- Collaboration between Kenyatta and Germany University, Kenya.

2015, (4th to 6th Nov.) Attended 11th African Regional Workshop “The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), Theme:

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Advancing Research on Vulnerable Populations by Early- to Mid-Career Scholars in Africa- Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

2015 (26-30th Oct.): Attended a Workshop for Common Wealth Technology Integration for Teacher Training Faculties-Kenyatta University, Kenya

2013: Attended training on “Teaching Methodology” where the following was covered at Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya Teaching Methodology Setting of Examinations Administration of Exams Marking and Analysis of Scores

2013: Attended a Training on Instructional Training-Riara University, Nairobi-Kenya

2013: Attended a Presentation Conducted by Springer on “Publishing Scientific Research ‘at Kenyatta University-Kenya

2008 : Attended AMREF Workshop on Development of Distance Education Learning Materials-Kenya Methodist University, Meru- Kenya.

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

2020: Appointed as a Board Member in the Directorate of Gender, Equity and Empowerment of Kenyatta University, Kenya

2020: Appointed as the Chairperson of the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Organizing Committee of Kenyatta University, Kenya

2019: Appointed as a Deputy Director Student Affairs at the Main Campus Kenyatta University, Kenya

2019: Appointed as a Secretary to Electoral Commission Appeals Committee Board Member, Kenyatta University, Kenya

2018: Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies Budgeting Committee Member of the Conference Team, Kenyatta University, Kenya 5

2017: School of Education Representative- Academic Without Borders (AWB) Network University Partners For Capacity Building Projects in an Institution of Higher Learning in the Developing World-Action Research, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya 2016: Committee Member of Regional Center of Expertise for Greater Nairobi, involved in Drafting of the MOU between KU and NEMA and developing the Education Sustainable Development (ESD) Tool, Kenya.

2016: Representative -Extension Community Programs-KU Ruiru Campus, Kenya

2015: Appointed as a Kenyatta University Female Warden (Student Affairs) –Ruiru Campus, Kenya

2015 Appointed as a Boarding and Accommodation Board Member –Kenyatta University, Kenya

2015: Appointed as a Departmental Digital School &Virtual Learning (DSVOL) Exams and Teaching Coordinator, Kenyatta University, Kenya

2015 : Students Handbook’ Reviewer - Teaching Practicum and Mentorship, Kenyatta University, Kenya

2014 to Date: Digital School of Virtual Learning Examinations Chief invigilator in Various Campuses of Kenyatta University eg Kericho, Embu, Nakuru Nyeri, Nairobi,Dadaab and Garissa -Kenya

2014 to Date: Appointed as a School of Education Conference Planning Committee Member –Kenyatta University, Kenya

2012 to Date: Appointed as a Teaching Practicum and Mentorship, Supervisor and Regional Coordinator in Bungoma and Busia Counties,Kenya

2011 to Date: Appointed as a Staff Mentor under Mentorship Programme –Kenyatta University, Kenya

2008-2010: Teaching Practice Supervision and Group Leader-Kenya Methodist University, Kenya

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6. 0 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND PROPOSAL WRITING

2019: Appointed by the Dean –School of Education to be a member of a technical team to write proposal on Staffing Norms for TSC teachers in Kenya

2018: Appointed by the Vice Chancellor to be a member of the education team to write a technical proposal that was awarded by Teachers Service Commission on ‘Provision of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Training and Related Programmes for Registered Teachers in Kenya.

2017: Trainer and Qualitative Data Collector -Participated in an End line Survey on Evaluation and Enrolment Data Collection under Wasichana Wote Wasome Programme in Kilifi County (Meaning, All girls to study) under Women Education Research of Kenya, (WERK) in Kenya.

2016: A Trainer and Interviewer in the Midline Survey on Evaluation and under Wasichana Wote Wasome Programme in Tana River County, Women Education Research of Kenya,(WERK), Kenya.

2016: Researcher- Research on an Assessment of the Production of Social Science Research by Universities and its Utilization by Policy Makers and Practitioners in Selected Counties, Ministries and Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) in Kenya by a team from Kenyatta University Researchers, Nairobi and Nandi County. Funded by Kenyatta University,

2015: Consultant- Ongoing research on -Do Networks Work? Study of the Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya and Uganda, Universities, Funded by CODESTRIA

2015: Research Assistant for Child Domestic Workers’ Survey (9TH – 14TH FEB. 2015) in Selected Counties in Kenya i.e in Kakamega County, Kenya. Funded by EU

22015: Researcher –Ph.D. Thesis on Private Rates of Return to Investment in Technical Education; Case of Manufacturing Industries in Thika Kiambu Kenya. Funded by Kenyatta University

2013: Research Assistant (K.U & Mac Grill University) -on Effects of Housing to Safety of Children Violence and Housing Evaluation Project-Kenya (Oct-Nov 18) in Kenya. 7

7.0 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES UNDERTAKEN

2019: Undertook an online course on Doctoral Supervision offered by Stellenbosch University, South Africa

2017: Undertook a Course on Participatory Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation at Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development in Nairobi, Kenya.

2016: Trained as a trainer for Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) Course -Collaboration between Kenyatta and Leuphana University, Germany Kenyatta University, Kenya

2016: Trained on Quality Measures & Standards: Kenyatta University, Kenya

2014: Completed a Training on Teaching Methods - Kenyatta University, Kenya

2013: Completed a Training on Instructional Training for Distance Learning-Riara University, Kenya

2010: Completed Cost Analysis in Education Online Course at the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) – UNESCO

2008 : Completed a Course with AMREF Workshop on Development of Distance Education Learning Materials-Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), Kenya

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8.0 WORK EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

June 19th 2018: Nominated to the Panel of Judges for the School of Education ‘Inter- Departmental Brain Challenge’ by the Dean of the School of Education Kenyatta University, Kenya

June 8, 2018: Appointed as a Conference Lead Editor at the Department of Educational Management policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University, Kenya

2018: Appointed as a Scientific Committee Reviewer and a Member of Education and Development Members Committee (EDC) of 2018 organizing team of 13th Annual Education and Development Conference, taking place from 5-7 March 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand 8

2017: Appointed as a Member of Department of Education Management Policy and Curriculum Studies Curriculum Review Committee Member, Kenyatta University, Kenya

2017 September: Participated in a KUTV Interview on Education Innovations and Human Development as part of the Pre-Conference activity during the World Teachers Day that coincides with the School of Education Conference at Kenyatta University, Kenya.

2016 DEC: Reviewer of the ‘First National Research Fund (NRF) Multidisciplinary Proposals at Safari Club Nairobi, Kenya.

2015: Lecturer –Economics of Education & Educational Planning, Department of Educational Management Policy & Curriculum Studies-Kenyatta University, Kenya.

2010: Tutorial Fellow- Planning & Economics of Education -Kenyatta University, Kenya.

2011-2012: Teaching Part-Time Quality Management Systems and Introduction to Economics –University of Nairobi, Kenya.

2011-2012: Teaching Part-Time Strategic Planning at Mt Kenya University, Kenya

2008-2010: Assistant lecturer- Economics of Education -Kenya Methodist University, Kenya.

2008-2009: Participated in Reviewing Kenya Methodist University Educational Courses that were approved by Commission for University of Kenya

2007-2008: Assistant Teacher -Business Studies -Karuri High School, Kenya.

9.0 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & COMMUNITY SERVICE

2019: Appointed as a School Board Member of PCEA Kahawa Sukari Senior School, Kenya

2018 (Feb): Taught a subject on “Training Philosophy “to The Kenya School Christian Fellowship(KSCF) School Ministry Facilitators (SMF) and Regional Traveling Secretaries (RTS) during the Training on 23rd -25th Feb, 2018 at KSCF Westland’s Head Office, Nairobi, Kenya

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2018 (Jan): Taught Kahawa Sukari PCEA Church Christian Education group on the “Basic Education Curriculum Framework at Lavilla Hotel at Sagana, Kenya.

2018(Jan): Participating in the Development of Kenya Students’ Christian Fellowship; Peer to Peer Ministry, Students and Associates Manual, Kenya

2017 (Sept 9th): Participated and attended Fellowship of Christian Unions ,Reaching Students ,Changing Nations during the Northern Nairobi Regional Consultative Forum on Enhancing the Impact of Christian Faculty ,Staff and Post Graduate Students in Universities and Colleges in Kenyatta University -Kenya.

2017 (17th March): Taught Kihuhiro Church Youths in Nyeri, Kenya on “Preparing for Secondary and University Education’.Nyeri, Kenya.

2017 March: Taught on ‘Thanksgiving’ at PCEA Olraizer Ngong, Kenya.

2015 to Date: Kahawa Sukari PCEA Church Christian Education Member, Kenya.

2015 to Date: Member of PCEA Kahawa Sukari Benchmarking Committee, Kenya. 2013 to Date: Parish Vice Secretary – Kahawa Sukari PCEA Woman’s Guild. 2014(4th May): Guest Speaker –Youth Sunday Kihuhiro PCEA Church Nyeri-Kenya 2014 April 9Th: Guest Speaker –Langata PCEA Church ‘Managing Your Age’ to over 35 years Singles .Nairobi, Kenya. 2014 March 30Th: Guest Speaker - PCEA Kidfarmaco Church: Kikuyu Parish, Kenya 2013(23rd Feb): Chief Guest Speaker –Book harvesting Day-Charity Secondary School, Nyeri. Kenya 1999 to Date: PCEA Children or Church School Teacher at Kikuyu & Kahawa Sukari

10.0 PUBLICATIONS/MODULE DEVELOPMENT

2017: Female Participation in Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions (TVET) Subsector: The Kenyan Experience: Public Policy and Administration Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-5731(Paper) ISSN 2225- 0972(Online) Vol.7, No.4, 2017

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2016: A Paper on “Why Invest at Higher Levels of Technical Education “Conference Proceedings /Working Papers Volume 2 during the 2nd International Annual October School of Education Conference on Education and Lifelong Learning ISBN 978-9966-083-45-6

2011: Published Med. Thesis “Alternative Method of Study” Lambert Publishers. 2009 -2010: Developed Lectures Modules at Kenyatta Methodist University in Kenya.

Planning &Economics of Education Curriculum Development & Evaluation Education leadership and Management, Research Methods in Education

2008-2010: Developed Academic Programs approved by Commission for Higher education (CHE) for Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) i.e Bed Arts & Science, MED Leadership and Management

11.0 AFFILIATION 2018- Affiliate member of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) an Affiliate of Common Wealth Council for Educational Administration Management (CCEAM)

2015 to Date: Affiliate Member of WERK-Women Researchers of Kenya 2013 to Date: Affiliate Member of KAEAM – Kenya Association for Educational Administration and Management

12.0: Post Graduate Supervision

1, Sample Names for those who have graduated

David Nderitu Wanjiru: Reg.No. E42/CE/25318/2013 -Determinants of Students’ Academic Performance in Nairobi Technical Training Institute Health and Applied Sciences Department, Kenya

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Kenedy Khisa: Reg. No.E42/15883/2006-Challenges Facing Effective Implementation of Free Education in Public Secondary Schools in Bungoma Central District, Kenya

Wambua Mary Nziva: Reg.No. E42/CE/26774/2011-Relationship between Girls Attitude and Mathematics Attitudes in Matungulu Sub-County in Machakos County Secondary Schools, Kenya

Ngarachu Isaac Mwangi K. Mwangi: Reg.No. E42/OL/12100/2007-Causes of Low Performance of Building Diploma Students in Engineering Mathematics at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, Kenya

Njenga Irene Njoki: Reg.No. E42/CE/27643/2013-Determinants of Secondary School Girls Biology Performance in Githunguri Kiambu County

Kahonge Millliecet Waithera: E42/OL/13465/09-Social and Cultural Determinants Of Girls Performance In Mathematics at Langata Division Mixed Secondary Schools In Nairobi Kenya

11 Examples of Ongoing Research Studies

Magaji Isah-E55F/29141/2014-Elements of Gender Enrolment Disparity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Nigeria

Gilbert Kipkoech –E55/38242/2017-Preparedness of Public Vocational Training Centres for Provision of Competence Based Education and Training in Nakuru County, Kenya

Nthuku Muthoni Doris-E55/CE/26119/2014-Social, Policy and Institutional Determinants of Female Enrolment in Engineering Courses in Public Technical Institutions, in Kakamega County, Kenya

Mwaniki Geoffrey Muriuki -E55/38350/2017- Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Demand for Innovative skills , Kenya.

Amondi Langie Berlyne-E35/NKU/CE/26299/2014-Extent to which Primary Schools Teachers’ readiness for e-learning in Nakuru County, Kenya

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Jeptoo Joyce Caroline-E42/OL/23169/2012-Causes of Primary School Children dropout in Poro Division in Samburu County, Kenya

Rukwaro Teresiah Ph.D Student –E83/CE/28292/2015-Socio-Technological Determinants of Students Flow in Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning of Kenyatta University, Kenya

Gabriel Essifille: Ph.D Student: -Tutors Instructional Practices Influence on Academic Achievement in Distance Education Programme in University of Cape Coast Ghana

12.0. RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

 TVET and Research Innovations  Quality Education and Learning Outcomes  Skills Training and Development  Cost Benefit Analysis,  Education & Gender  Social and Policy Issues  Labour Market Analysis &  Equity & Efficiency in Education

13.0 RESEARCH GRANTS/ AWARD/CONSULTANCY

2015: Researcher -Vice Chancellors Grant Research Award-Member of a team of K. U Lecturers “An Assessment for the production of social science research by universities and its utilization by policy makers and practitioners in Kenya”

2015: Consultant-CODESTRIA Research Award-To a team of 3 members: Do Networks Work? Study of the Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Collaborations in Kenya and Uganda

2005 -2007: Researcher- Masters of Education -Scholarship Award: University of Nairobi- Factors Influencing Enrollment in the External Degree Programme of Univ. of Nairobi

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