Guidelines for NACOSTI Permit Approval
Jan 26, 2019 - All research projects carried out in the country including by independent faculty researchers, master’s thesis, or doctoral dissertation are required to obtain a research permit from the National Council of Science and Technology (NACOSTI). The...    

USIU-Africa Digital Repository
Feb 17, 2019 - 16 February 2019 The Effect of the Digital Age on Kenyan Newspapers A Case of the Daily Nation The Effect of the Digital Age on Kenyan Newspapers A Case of the Daily Nation Chege, Gabriel... Factors Affecting the Employability of First Degree...    

Conclusion
Feb 17, 2019 - As pointed out earlier, these guidelines are intended to provide a broad, flexible set of ideas aimed at moving toward an overarching interdisciplinary vision that will enhance the University's value to our students, faculty, staff, the community...    

2. Measurement Units
Feb 17, 2019 - A sample of suggested measurement units along with respective performance indicators are outlined below for the URC’s consideration. a) Faculty Performance: Some of the indicators to be considered here would include; the number of Center...    

C) Guidelines for Documenting University Research Center Annual Reports
Feb 17, 2019 - At the end of it all, the Center must be able to document its performance relative to some established benchmarks as spelt out in its objectives section above. The reports should show respective performance trends along with specific units to be...    

Prudent Financial Resources Management
Feb 17, 2019 - Besides the human capital, another key resource for ensuring a sustained research center is its financial resources that need to be managed strategically, including diversity of funding sources, ability to cover fixed costs and availability of...    

Operational Structure
Feb 17, 2019 - To achieve the above objectives, the URC must purposely organize its operational structure strategically through a strong leadership system, an entrepreneurial approach and a collaborative spirit. a) Leadership. The URC should be visionary and...    

Guidelines for a URCs Operating Requirement
Feb 17, 2019 - The URC’s Objectives The Center’s objectives should be guided by the University’s mission statement and be able to clearly guide a Center in its subject matters and in the types of programs it conducts. The stated objectives should neither be...    

2. Positioning of USIU-Africa Criteria
Feb 17, 2019 - The center should create high external visibility for USIU-Africa through its reputation. This visibility could be achieved as a result of the center's high standing relative to other similar centers or the center's "uniqueness." The...    

1. Relevant Features Criteria.
Feb 17, 2019 - The criteria for determining relevant features of a URCs are as follows: Is their focal area critically important to the success of the University? Is it potentially transforming; will it allow us to become the leading program among peer...