CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Purity W. Muthima Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844 Nairobi puriwate@gmail.com & muthima.purity@ku.acke 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : Muthima Purity W. Address : Box 43844 Nairobi E-Mail : puriwate@gmail.com & muthima.purity@ku.ac.ke 2.0. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2015 : Ph.D. - Economics of Education & Educational Policy -Kenyatta University 2007 : M. Ed- Economics of Education -University of Nairobi 2005 : B. Ed (ARTS) Honors (Business Studies & Economics) - University of Nairobi 3. 0 RESEARCH EXPERIENCES 2017(Feb): Trainer and Qualitative Data collector. Participated in the End line Survey on Evaluation and Enrolment Data Collection under Wasichana Wote Wasome Programme in Kilifi County under Women Education Research of Kenya, (WERK) in Kenya. 2016(Nov): Participated as 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. Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 1
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 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 2013-2015: 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. 4.0 SEMINARS /TRAINING /WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 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 26-27 th September at Silver Spring Hotel, 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. Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 2
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 27 th -31 3017.Kenya 2017: ToT-Trained Youths from Kisumu County under the Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) in Kenyatta University Programme Sponsored by UNESCO, Kenya 2016: Attended Training- Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) Course -Trainer of Trainers (TOT) -Collaboration between Kenyatta and Germany University, Kenya. 2015, (4 th to 6 th Nov.) Attended 11 th African Regional Workshop The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD), Theme: Advancing Research on Vulnerable Populations by Early- to Mid-Career Scholars in Africa- Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya 2015 (26-30 th 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 K.U 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, Kenya. 5.0 CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 3
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 Education and Lifelong Learning 5th 6th October, 2017 at Kenyatta University, Kenya 2017: (4 th to 6 th April 2017), Presented a Paper as a Guest Presenter in the Education Track Panel on Does Gender Matter as Far as Earnings and Enrolment for TVET Graduates are concerned? During the Triple Helix Summit ICT and Data in Nairobi, Kenya 2017: Presented a Paper on Cost Benefit Analysis of Technical Education in Kenya during the 12 th International Conference on Education and Development in Bangkok, Thailand From 5 th To 7 th 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, collaboration between Kenyatta University and Commission for University Education, Kenya. 2015, 15 TH OCT: Presented a Paper on Relationship between Lifetime Earnings and Levels of Technical Education during the 2 nd Research Conference at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kenya. 2015. 8 TH OCT: Presented a Paper on Why Invest in Technical Education at Higher levels? in the 2 nd 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 2 nd 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 Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 4
2012 June: Presented a Paper on - Application of Research in Decision Making and Policy Formulation at Catholic University, Kenya. 6.0 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2017: Undertaking a Course on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation at Kenya Institute of Social Work in Nairobi, Kenya. 2016: Trainer of Trainers (TOT) - Student Training For Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) Course -Collaboration between Kenyatta and Germany University 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 7.0 EMPLOYMENT /WORK HISTORY/EXPERIENCE 2015 to date: Lecturer Economics of Education & Educational Planning, Department of Educational Management Policy & Curriculum Studies-Kenyatta University, Kenya. 2010-2015: Tutorial Fellow- Planning & Economics of Education -Kenyatta University, Kenya. 2011-2012: Teaching Part-Time Quality Management Systems University of Nairobi, Kenya. 2011-2012: Teaching Part-Time Strategic Planning at Mt Kenya University, Kenya Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 5
2008-2010: Assistant lecturer- Economics of Education -Kenya Methodist University, Kenya. 2007-2008: Assistant Teacher -Business Studies -Karuri High School, Kenya. 8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY 8.1 At Kenyatta University 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 ESD Tool, Kenya. 2016: Representative -Extension Community Programs-KU Ruiru Campus, Kenya 2015 to Date: Kenyatta University Female Warden (Student Affairs) Ruiru Campus 2015 to Date Boarding and Accommodation Board Member Kenyatta University 2015 to Date: KU Departmental Digital School &Virtual Learning (DSVOL) Coordinator 2015 : Students Handbook Reviewer -KU Teaching Practicum and Mentorship 2014 To Date: KU Digital School of Virtual Learning Examinations Chief invigilator in Various Campuses eg Kericho, Embu, Nakuru Nyeri, Nairobi,Dadaab 2014 to Date: KU School of Education Conference Planning Committee Member 2012 to Date: Teaching Practicum and Mentorship, Supervisor and Regional Coordinator in Bungoma and Busia Counties Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 6
2011 to Date: Staff Mentor under Mentorship Programme Kenyatta University 2008-2010: Teaching Practice Supervision and Group Leader-KeMU Univ. 8.2 Social Responsibility & Community Service 2017 (Sept 9 th ): 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 (17 th March): Taught Kihuhiro Church Youths in Nyeri, Kenya on Preparing for Secondary and University Education. 2017 March: Taught on Thanksgiving at PCEA Olraizer Ngong,Kenya. 2015 to Date: Member of PCEA Kahawa Sukari Strategic Planning and Benchmarking 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 9 Th : Guest Speaker Langata PCEA Church Managing Your Age to over 35 years Singles.Nairobi, Kenya. 2014 March 30 Th : Guest Speaker - PCEA Kidfarmaco Church: Kikuyu Parish 2013(23 rd Feb): Chief Guest Speaker Book harvesting Day-Charity Secondary School, Nyeri. 1999 to Date: PCEA Children or Sunday school Teacher-Kikuyu, Kahawa Sukari 9.0 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 Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 7
2016: A Paper on why invest at Higher Levels of Technical Education Journal for School of Education Working Paper Vol.2 ISBN 2011: Published Med. Thesis with Lambert Publishers. Alternative Method of Study 2009-2010: Developed Lectures Modules prepared with other lecturers 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 10.0 AFFILIATION 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 - 11.0. RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST Quality Education and Learning Outcomes Skills Training and Development Cost Benefit Analysis, Education & Gender, TVET Social Issues, Labour Market Analysis & Equity & Efficiency in Education - Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 8
12.0 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 2005-2007: Master of Education Scholarship Award by University of Nairobi, Kenya REFEREES Prof. Nelson Wawire Dean-School of Economics Kenyatta University P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi Dr Quantai Mboroki University of Nairobi School of Continuing & Distance Education P.O.Box 92 Mob.no 0722 700 239 Kikuyu Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 9
Dr. Margaret Mwenje Senior Lecturer Karatina University 8020, Ronald Ngala Mob. No 0725 123 553 Nairobi Dr Purity Muthima-CV 2017 10