KCA University hosted Prof. Ishmael Irungu Munene, PhD; a distinguished scholar from Northern Arizona University (NAU) in a step to foster academic excellence and international linkages.
Prof. Munene, a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow and Co-Chair of the Commission on Ethnic Diversity, paid a courtesy visit to Prof. Isaiah Wakindiki; the VC& CEO for an engagement that was marked by fostering global academic networks and strengthening faculty development.
During his visit, Prof. Munene engaged in an insightful discussion with the VC & CEO on critical issues in higher education, particularly in the realm of teacher education and professional development at the University level. Drawing from his extensive experience, including his Fulbright scholarship at Kenyatta University, he shared valuable perspectives on global best practices in higher education.
A focal point of their conversation was the exploration of collaborative opportunities between Northern Arizona University and KCA University. The discussions revolved around academic partnerships, faculty exchange programs and joint research initiatives aimed at enhancing teaching and learning methodologies in higher education.
In a remarkable contribution to faculty professional development, Prof. Munene donated ten book titles to the KCA University Centre for Teaching Learning and Excellence (CTLE). These resources are set to enrich pedagogical strategies and elevate faculty competency in delivering impactful instruction. The donated books titles are:
- The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide – Stachowiak, B. (2020)
- Publish & Flourish: Become a Prolific Scholar – Gray, T. (2010)
- The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them – Gruwell, E. (2009)
- Walking on Water: Reading, Writing and Revolution – Jensen, D. (2004)
- How to Design and Deliver Online Education Using Universal Design for Learning – Novak, K. & Thibodeau, T. (2016)
- Blended Learning: Across the Disciplines, Across the Academy – Glazer, F. S. (Ed.) (2012)
- How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching – Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M.W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C. & Norman, M. K. (2010)
- To Improve the Academy: Resources for Faculty, Instructional, and Organizational Development (Vol. 25) – Robertson, D. R. & Nilson, L. B. (Eds.) (2007)
- Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success – Belcher, W. L. (2009)
- The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips (2nd ed.) – Boettcher, J. V. & Conrad, R. M. (2016)
This generous donation underscores KCA University’s commitment to equipping its faculty with the latest pedagogical resources and best practices, fostering excellence in teaching and learning. KCA University continues to firm up its position as a leader in higher education by fostering international collaborations, enhancing pedagogical strategies and promoting excellence in teaching, learning and research.
