C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e SURNAME : NDONGA (MR) OTHER NAMES : BERNARD NJERU SEX : MALE DATE OF BIRTH : DECEMBER, 1960 MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED: 5 CHILDREN POSTAL ADDRESS : P.O Box 62157-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA. PHYSICAL ADDRESS : CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, MAIN CAMPUS, LANGATA. TELEPHONE : +254 0722 973810 Email- ndongabob@yahoo.co.uk or ndongabob@cuea.edu AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION : FAMILY STUDIES, SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY STUDIES, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH METHODS SCHOOLS ATTENDED 1979-1980 : MERU SCHOOL 1975-1979 : THIKA HIGH SCHOOL 1968-1974 : MIHUTI PRIMARY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS PASSED 1980 : KENYA ADVANCED CERTICATE OF EDUCATION (KACE) Three principles and one subsidiary pass (10 points) 1978 : EAST AFRICAN CERTICATE OF EDUCATION (EACE) Second Division - 25 points 1974 : CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (CPE) Page 1 of 9
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION ATTAINED 2012- : PhD [ SOCIOLOGY], on-going at UNISA, SOUTH AFRICA. THESIS TITLE: SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN ON THE USEFULNESS OF KENYA S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION. SEPT 1985-1988: MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY) University of Nairobi, Kenya. 1981-1985 : BACHELOR OF ARTS (UPPER SECOND CLASS HONOURS) University of Nairobi, Kenya. EMPLOYMENT RECORD 2004 to present : SENIOR LECTURER, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. 1995 2004 : LECTURER IN SOCIOLOGY, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. 1989-1995 : LECTURER IN SOCIOLOGY, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. 1994-1995 : RESEARCH CONSULTANT, Markets Monitor, Nakuru, Kenya. 1988 : SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Ministry of Culture and Social Services, Nairobi, Kenya. 1981 : SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER, Kimondo Secondary School, Nyeri, Central Kenya. Page 2 of 9
RESEARCH, PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS. 2013 : Proposed book on Basic Research Mothods. (Chapters already Outlined and being peer-reviewed). 2011: : An Exploration into opportunities for mushroom farming as An Alternative crop for small scale farmers in Lugari District, Western Province, Kenya. A Research Project Paper published by the Commission for Higher Education, Kenya 2011 : An assessment of the role of greenhouse farming technologies in urban areas of Kenya; A Research Proposal submitted to the Research Dept. CUEA. 2010 : Final Report on Mushroom Farming in Lugari District, Western Province; Submitted to the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) 2008-10 : An Analysis of the Effects of Khat on Boys Education and Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Mbeere District. Research Report Funded by The Catholic University s Research Department. 2008 : Quality Assurance in Teaching and Learning at University Level: The case for Peer Evaluation. A Paper Presented at A Faculty Retreat, Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 2007 : Proposal on Mushroom Farming in Lugari District, Western Province. Funded by the Commission For Higher Education (CHE). 2007 : Baseline Survey of Lugari District, A research Report Sponsored By Commission for Higher Education (CHE)-Kenya. 2006 : Rapid Needs Assessment for Diploma Programme in Social Work, Department of Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. 2005 : Strategic Midterm Review for Nairobi Comprehensive Eyecare Services, A programme sponsored by SSI, Nairobi, Kenya. Page 3 of 9
2003 : Culture and Socialization Paper presented at the National Security Intelligence Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya. 2003 : Research study on Out-of-school children in Nyeri District ; sponsored by UNICEF/KENYA, with Dr. P.N.Mbatia, University of Nairobi, as Principle Investigator. 2002 : Evaluation research study of PLAN INTERNATIONAL s Limuru Project Unit; Principle Investigator, Dr. P.N. Mbatia, University of Nairobi. 2001 : Peter Blau s Conception of Social Exchange Theory: A Critique. Published in the Eastern Africa Journal of Humanities and Sciences ;VOL 1;NO 1 2001. 2001 : Proposal Writing Paper presented at a CUEA staff training Seminar/Workshop on Research Methodology at the Catholic University, Langata. 2001 : Marital Violence: It s causes, effects and suggested solutions, Paper presented at the Kenya-American Studies Association Regional Conference at Egerton University, Njoro. 2001 : Social Cultural Factors and Domestic Violence in Nairobi. A Research Report funded by Catholic University s Research Dept. 1998 : Research Supervisor, AMREF Sponsored study on Road Traffic Accidents in Kenya, (KAP Survey]; Principle Investigator, Dr. P. N. Mbatia, University of Nairobi. 1997 Research Assistant for Professor Steven Ndegwa and Dr. P N Mbatia of University of Nairobi. Research: Baseline Indicators for Democracy and Governance Strategic Objective, USAID. 1996 : Proposal for Research: Social Change and Development among the Pastoral Peoples of Kenya. 1988-1989 : Research Assistant; Research: Baseline Data on AIDS Awareness and Practices. Sponsored by WHO. Principle Researchers; Dr. P Onyango and Dr. W Omoka; University of Nairobi. Page 4 of 9
1986-1987 : MA Thesis: Family Environments and Delinquent Behaviour. University of Nairobi. (Unpublished). PROFESSIONAL GROWTH 1990 : Training in Educational Media Use, Egerton University. 1993 : Training Project in Participatory Rural Appraisal, Egerton University, Njoro. 1995 : Attended Workshop on Democratic Governance in Nairobi, Presented Paper on the Role of the University Student in the Democratization Process. 1997 : Book Review for CUEA Library, Book Title: The Substance of Politics, by A. Appadorai. 1998-2000 : Attended various seminars organized at CUEA in collaboration with the Konrad Adeneur Foundation. 1999 : Participated in Training Workshop on Teaching Methods at University level at CUEA. : Attended the 5 th Pan African Regional Conference of Social Workers, Nairobi, Kenya. 2000 : Attended Konrad CUEA Staff Seminar at Bogoria Hotel. Theme: Catholic Education and Moral Values. Prepared a Report for the Vice Rector [Academic] on the proceedings of the seminar. 2000 to Date : Attended many Workshops, Seminars and Conferences Which have enabled me to grow professionally. 2012-2013 : Training in Multi-Method Research. ( on-going) Conducted by PASGR, Nairobi. Page 5 of 9
RESPONSIBILITIES HELD WHILE WORKING AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL 2008 to : Supervision of MBA/MA Graduate Research Projects, Faculty Of Commerce, CUEA. 2007-2012 : Head of Department, Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 2004-2010 : Mentor for Junior Researchers in the Department of Research; Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 2004 to Present : Coordinator, University Seminars and Workshops (Research Dissemination) under the Department of Research, Catholic University of Eastern Africa 2003-2004 : Faculty Representative, Seminars/Workshops Committee. 2001 to Present : Member of the Graduation Committee; Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 2001 to Present : Member of the editorial advisory Board; Eastern Africa Journal of Humanities and Science; A CUEA Publication. 2001 : Representative to the Senate Staff/Students Development Committee, CUEA. 2000 - Present: Patron: Association of Sociology Students (ASSACS), CUEA. 2000 2007 : Deputy Head of Department, Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 2000 2007 : Social Work Coordinator, Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 1999 : Chairperson: Publicity Sub-committee, CUEA Library Walk. 1999 : Departmental Seminars/Workshops Coordinator CUEA. Page 6 of 9
1996 - Present: Departmental Timetabling and Examinations Coordinator, CUEA. 1995 - Present: Faculty Board of Examiner s Member. 1996-1997 : Team Member in Preparing the Social Sciences Programme (Sociology) at CUEA. 1995 - Present: Advising and Counselling Undergraduate Students at CUEA. 1995 - Present: Supervising Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Student Projects and Theses, and Field Projects, CUEA. 1994 : Acting, HOD (Sociology) at Egerton University. : Member of Egerton University s Participatory Rural Appraisal [PRA] team. : Training and carrying out PRA s in Kenya. 1993 : Departmental Examinations Officer, Egerton University. : Team member in preparing the 8:4:4 Education Curriculum for the Department of Sociology, Egerton University. 1991 : Departmental Representative, Egerton University, Academic Appointments Committee. 1990-1991 : Departmental Representative, Egerton University, Education Media Centre. : Supervising undergraduate students, Egerton University. 1995 Present : Faculty Board Member, CUEA. 1989-1995 : Faculty Board Member, Egerton University. UNDER GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology Page 7 of 9
Rural Sociology and Rural Development Rural Organization/Community Development and Action Social Aspects of Modernization and Development Research Methods and Proposal Writing Sociology of the Family Collective Behaviour and Social Movements Social Institutions Social Movements and Change Juvenile Delinquency Sociology of Science Community Development POST GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT Rural Development Strategies Advanced Research Methods for Social Workers Advanced Qualitative Research Methods Sociology of Science and Technology POST GRADUATE THESES SUPERVISION 3 MBA STUDENTS ( Graduated) 2 MA Social Work students ( In progress) OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES i) Listening to music ii) Reading novels iii) Counselling and Mentoring young people i v) Rendering Community Service. Page 8 of 9
REFEREES Prof S G Karoki Prof. Paul N. Mbatia Dr K C Shawa Dean, Faculty of Science DVC, Academic Policy Analyst Catholic University Multi Media Univ. Comesa Secretariat 62157-00200, P.O. Box 30197 LUSAKA, NAIROBI, NAIROBI ZAMBIA KENYA KENYA Page 9 of 9