DVC - Academics, Research & Student Affairs

Academic Leadership: Assure quality of students’ instruciton and certification standards; oversee the design and development of new courses and curriculum; organize and coordinate regular meetings with faculty; coordinate collaborative academic activities; oversee the management of admissions, registration and examination processes; serve as Secretary to the University Senate; oversee the coordination of the University Library services; superintend provision of quality professional development courses; build and sustain a research culture; supervise implementation of student welfare activities; facilitate faculty development programs and advise on university-wide policy matters.

I am a highly motivated and experienced academic administrator, researcher, teacher, and mentor in the areas of Communication, Media, Culture, Development, and Christian Ministries and has offered consultancy services in these areas.

I have provided academic leadership at Acting VC, DVC, HOD, Dean and Director levels; coordinated a regional academic collaborative programme in environmental journalism, participated in the development of University administrative standard operating procedures and policies including chairing the development of the Daystar University strategic plan for 2005-2010. Has attracted two sabbatical research grants, supervised five PhD dissertations to completion and two are ongoing, over 30 Masters Theses and published academic work.

My main objective is to progressively apply the acquired knowledge, skills and competencies in administration and scholarship and to impact the next generation.