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Academic Staff Profile Personal Profile Personal Details Name: Dr. Jackline K. A. Nyerere Title/Qualification: PhD Department: Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies Designation/Position: Senior Lecturer Email: [email protected] Contact Address: Area of Specialization: Educational Leadership and Policy Research Interests: Higher education, Internationalisation of education, Open Google Scholar: and flexible learning, education and https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&use sustainable development r=C5i5Qlidx78C ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001- 6924-3092 ResearcherID: T-6291-2018 Academic & Professional Qualifications 1. PhD in Educational Planning and Economics of Education, Kenyatta University Thesis Title: Status and Challenges of Open and Distance Learning in Kenya’s Public Universities 2. MEd (Educational Planning and Economics of Education) Kenyatta University Thesis Title: The Cost of Private University Education and its Implication on Access by Different Socio-Economic Groups in Kenya 3. Bachelor of Education (Arts) Kenyatta University Professional courses 2010: Higher Education Leadership and Management at Carl Von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany 2010: Cost Analysis in Education at the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) - UNESCO 2013: Teaching Methodology at Kenyatta University, Kenya 2014 Quality Assurance Peer Review by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and DAAD in Nairobi, Kenya 2015: Application of ICT in Teaching and Leaning in the 21st Century by the Commonwealth of Learning at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore 2017: Advanced Research Design for policy-oriented Research by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research in Nairobi, Kenya Employment History 2015 -: Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University 2016-: Knowledge Translation Scientist, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) 2010 - 2015: Lecturer, Department of Educational Management, Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University 2003-2010: Administrator, Planning and Development Department, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2001 – 2002: Accounts Assistant, Higher Education Loans Board (Volunteer) 2001: Tutor, Mathematics and Business Studies, Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (Teaching Practice) Achievements Developing/leading Programmes External to the University 2014: Developed Masters and Diploma Courses for the Kenya National Police Service. 2018 to Date: Co-Chair, Education for Sustainable Development in Africa -Next Generation Researchers Network (ESDA-NGR) Publications Referred Journals 1. Nyerere, J. (2019). Construction and Governance of Transnational Higher Education Research Partnerships in Kenya and Uganda. Papers in Education and Development, PED Vol. 2(37). 2. Nyerere J., Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Sulemana, N., Mutisya, E., Yiran, G., Fadairo, O., Ameyaw, J., & Odingo, A. (2014). The Role of Higher Education in Building a Sustainable African Society, African Journal of Sustainable Development, Volume 4 (3), pg17-38 3. Odingo, A., Fadairo, O., Ameyaw, J., Yiran, G., Mutisya, E., Mfune, O., Fuh, D., Nyerere J., & Sulemana, N. (2014). Learning to Solve Africa's Problems by Africans: Innovations for Addressing the Canker of Corruption, African Journal of Sustainable Development, Volume 4 (3), pg. 105-134 4. Nyerere, J. K. A. & Friso, V. (2013). Forums for Dialogue between University and Industry: A case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Padua, Italy. European Journal of Training and Development.37(7):662-677 5. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2013). Higher Education Research, Science and Technology Transfer: A Look at the Policy Strides Made in East Africa. South African Education Journal (SA-eDUC). 10(1):1-28 6. Nyerere, J. K. A. & Friso, V. (2012). Partnerships between businesses and universities’ guidance tools in Kenya and Italy (Collaborazioni fra imprese e università: strumenti di orientamento in Kenya e Italia). MeTis (Mondi educativi. Temi indagini suggestioni). 2(2): Bari. Found at http://metis.progedit.com/anno-ii-numero-2-dicembre-2012 7. Nyerere, J. K. A., Gravenir, F. Q. & Mse G. S. (2012). Open, Distance and e-Leaning in Kenya. Internal Review of Research in ODL. 13(3): 185-205 8. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2012). Delivery of Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya and the University of Padua, Italy. West Africa Journal for ODL.2(1): 33-56 9. Anyona J. K., Gravenir F. Q. & Mse G. S., (2005). The Cost of Private University Education and its Implications on Access by Different Socio- Economic Groups in Kenya. African Symposium online Journal.5(4): 32-41 Student Co-authored Publications 1. Mutuma, W., Nyerere, J., & Kyalo, D. (2019). Stakeholders Involvement in Curriculum Development and Revision for Quality Education in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Creative Research and Studies, Vol. 3(8). 2. Kiiru, R., Nyerere, J., & Ogeta N. (2018). Teacher-trainee’s competency and institutional level of preparedness for adoption of e-learning in selected teacher training colleges in Kenya. African Educational Research Journal, Vol. 6(2). 3. Obonyo, P., Onyango, G. & Nyerere, J. (2017). Levels of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya, Kisumu and Kajiado Counties in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3 (8) 4. Mutuma, W., Nyerere, J., & Kyalo, D. (2017). Learner Support Services and Quality of Education in Public Universities in Kenya. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Arts and Sciences, Vol.4(3) 5. Obonyo, P., Onyango, G., & Nyerere, J. (2017). Leadership Styles Practiced by Principals in Public Secondary Schools in Siaya Kisumu and Kajiado Counties, in Kenya. European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3 (9) 6. Kiiru, R., Nyerere, J., & Ogeta N. (2016). Status of Institutional Preparedness for Adoption of E- Learning in Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya. Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol. 6(12). Books and Books Chapters 1. Kapfudzarura, F., Kudo, S., Mfune, O., Hansen, M., Nyerere J. (Eds.). (2018). Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC 2. Nyerere, J. (2018). Youth Unemployment in Kenya: Incorporating Entrepreneurial and Transferable Skills Education. In F. Kapfudzarura, M. Nagao, & E. Mutisya, (Eds.), Youth Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Sustainable Industrialization. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC. 3. Nyerere, J. (2018). Social Entrepreneurship: The Role of Higher Education in rural-Urban Lingkages. In F. Kapfudzarura, S. Kudo, O. Mfune, M. Hansen, & J. Nyerere (Eds.), Rural- Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC. 4. Kapfudzarura, F., Mfune, O., & Nyerere, J. (2018). Putting the concept of rural-urban linkages into practice: pathways, possibilities and challenges. In F. Kapfudzarura, S. Kudo, O. Mfune, M. Hansen, & J. Nyerere (Eds.), Rural-Urban Linkages and Sustainable Development in Africa. Denver, Spears Media Press LLC. 5. Nyerere, J. & Obamba, M. (2018) Constructing transnational partnerships: new forms and spaces for internationalization in East African universities. In D. Proctor, L. E. Rumbley (eds.), The Future Agenda for Internationalization in Higher Education: Next Generation Insights into Research, Policy, and Practice. London, Routledge found at: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351971461/chapters/10.4324%2F9781315266909- 15 6. Nyerere, J. K. A. (2011). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya’s Public Universities. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co. KG: Saabruken. Other Publications Policy publications/Blogs 1. Nyerere, J. (2020). Higher education and the conflict in the horn of Africa: The case of Kenya. PoliTeknik International, 26th June. Found at: http://politeknik- international.org/pi1947/ 2. Nyerere. J. (2020). Kenya’s university students and lecturers face huge challenges moving online. The Conversation, 29th April. Found at: 3. Nyerere. J. (2018). What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships. The Conversation, 11th September. Found at: http://theconversation.com/what- universities-in-uganda-and-kenya-can-do-to-boost-research-partnerships-102733 4. Nyerere. J. (2018). What Kenyan universities can do to expand social entrepreneurship. The Conversation, 11th April. Found at: http://theconversation.com/what-kenyan-universities-can- do-to-expand-social-entrepreneurship-94672 5. Nyerere, J. & Abagi, O. (2017). Investing in Education and Relevant Skills to Harness a Demographic Dividend for Africa. Development Perspectives, Vol.1(1) 6. Nyerere, J. & Warira, D. (2017). Transferable skills a key to driving the employability of Kenyan graduates. African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP). https://www.afidep.org/transferable-skills-key-driving-employability- kenyan-graduates/ 7.6 Research reports 1. Forum for African Women Educationalists, 2019: Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in Kenya. 2. Forum for African Women Educationalists, 2019: Gender Mainstreaming in education Sector in Malawi. 3. The MasterCard Foundation, (2017). Skills at Scale: Transferable Skills in secondary and Vocational Education in Africa. http://mastercardfdn.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/05/MCF_SkillsAtScale-March2017-3-1-accessible.pdf 4. Nyerere, J. (2016). Open and Distance Learning in Kenya. A Baseline Survey Report. the Commonwealth of Learning