Prof. Alice Njuguna, PhD

Executive/Administration
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research, and Students Affairs)
alice.njuguna@zetech.ac.ke
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in IT (Education), 2011 – Capella University, USA
- Master of Science in Computer-based Information Systems, 2005 - University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
- Higher Diploma in Management of Information Systems, 1999 - IMIS
- Diploma in Management of Information Systems, 1997 - IMIS
- B. Ed. (Science), 1995 – Egerton University, Kenya.
OTHER TRAININGS
- Artificial Intelligence-Huawei and UNESCO, 2024
- Supervision of PhD students - ITOCA 2024
- Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP) from Kenya School of Government. May-September 2023
- Access to Research for Development and Innovation by Research4Life - 2020
- Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Interuniversity Council for East Africa (Uganda, 2016)
- Open and Distance Learning Materials and Development Workshop by UNISA (2009)
- EDUCAUSE 2015-ELI course in supporting faculty in developing online course proficiencies
- Finance for non-finance managers (KCA University) - 2007
- Managing online and distance learning (University of South Africa, UNISA)
- Enterprise risk management (KCA University) - 2011
- Balanced Scorecard (KCA University)
- Management Development Programme (MADEV) by Association of African Universities at University of Cape Coast, Ghana-2014
- Management Development Skills 2007
- Leadership Capacity Development and Organizational Improvement Seminar 2012
- Trustee Training Seminar by RBA 2006
- Planning, Effective Presentation and Questionnaire Techniques 1998 by Edu scope
- Introduction to Micro Computers and MS DDOS 1996 (KSPS)
- Human Resource Management Skills for Non-Human Resources Managers by EUREKA Educational and Training Consultants 2009
- DVC Academics, Research and Student Affairs- Zetech University: Sep 2017-date
- Acting VC, Zetech University: 1st Jan – 1st April 2018
- Associate DVC ICT, Distance Learning and Resource Management, KCAU: June 2014-August 2017
- Acting DVC Academic, Enrollment Management and Student, KCAU - October 2015- Feb 2016:
- Chair, Transition Implementation Committee KCAU: Jan 2013-Dec 2016
- Director ICT and Distance Learning, KCAU: Jan 2013-May 2014:
- Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Enrolment: 1st Feb-30th June 2012:
- Dean, Faculty of Science and IT and Director ICT, KCAU: Sep 2006-Dec 2013:
- Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science and IT, KCAU: Jan 2006-August 2006
- Deputy HoD, School of Professional Programmes, KCAU: Jan 2005-Dec 2005
- Coordinator, Centre for IT studies, KCAU: August 2003-Dec 2004
- Coordinator, UNISA degree Programmes: Jan 2001-Dec 2002
- Lecturer, Centre for IT Studies (KCAU): July 1999-Dec 2000
- Lecturer, department of IT (KSPS): Jan 1998-June 1999:
- Mathematics Teacher, Senior Chief Koinange School, Kiambu: September 1995-Dec 1997
Journals
1. Gikandi G & Njuguna (2024) The Role of Social Media Technologies in E-Learning. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6586-8.ch004
2. Njuguna A & Gikandi J (2022) Using Learning Management Systems to Scaffold Collaborative and Interactive Teaching and Learning. Journal of Social Media for learning International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume 13–Issue 08, 264-271, 2022, ISSN:-2319–8656 DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1107.1003
3. Njuguna, A. M. (2022) User Experience of Online Examinations and Proctoring: A Case Based Study. International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, Vol 5 (7), 2581-8341. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijcsrr/V5-i7-12
4. Njuguna, A. (2022). Using Videoconferencing to Augment Blended Learning for Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching in Educational Emergencies. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume 11–Issue 07, 264-271, 2022, ISSN:-2319–8656 DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1107.1003
5. Mbugua, S; Njuguna A.; Makhoha , J… (2022) Baseline Survey on Software and Tools for Odel and Digital Learning during and Post Covid 19 in Selected Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research. Volume 11–Issue 04, 118-122, 2022, ISSN:-2319–8656 DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1104.1005
6. Njuguna, A (2022) Affordances of Successful Blended Learning Implementation in Higher Education: A Case Based Study. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research Volume 11–Issue 04,103-117,2022, ISSN:-2319–8656 DOI:10.7753/IJCATR1104.1001
7. Mbugua S; Njuguna A; Makhoha J; & Njoki C. (2022) Baseline Survey on ICT Infrastructure for Online and Digital Learning during and Post Covid_19 in Selected Kenyan Universities. Asian Journal of Social Science and Management Technology ISSN: 2313-7410 Volume 4, Issue 2, March-April, 2022 Available at www.ajssmt.com
8. Gikandi, J., & Njuguna, A. (2021). Promoting Competitive Entrepreneurship: Using Cloud Computing For Optimal Business Intelligence In Small And Medium Enterprises. International Journal of Business Management and Processes (ISSN 2616-3209), 5(5), 42-60.
9. Renner, J; & Njuguna, A. (2018). Assessment of Digital Platforms, Student Online Learning, Teaching Pedagogies, Research and Training at Kenya College of Accounting University. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences Vol: 12, No:07, 2018.
10. Ngatia, E., & Njuguna, A. (2018). Information Security through an Improved Image Steganography Algorithm. Journal of Information and Technology, 1(1), 28 - 46.
11. Chepkemoi, E; Njuguna, A; Kamundi, S; & Waithera, E (2016) Adaptive Hypermedia Technology Based Interactivity Enhancement of E- Learning Platforms” Case of Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology (IJAIST)ISSN: 2319:2682 Vol.5, No.3, March 2016 DOI:10.15693/ijaist. 2016. v5. i3.1- 5 1
12. Yegon, K., Ongus, R., & Njuguna, A. (2014). Comparative Study of Challenges Affecting Adoption of E-Learning for Capacity Building in Public Service Sectors of Kenya and South Africa. Computer Science and Information Technology, 2(5), 249-254.
13. Gode, V.O., Obegi, F.M., & Macharia, A.W. (2013). Factors Influencing Integration of Information and Communication Technologies in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Central Region of Kenya. Vol. 5, No. 12 December 2014 ISSN 2079-8407 Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences
14. Gikandi, J.& Njuguna A (2022); Formative E-Assessment as a Tool for Promoting Competence-Based E-Learning in Universities: A Contextualized Perspective in Keengwe, J. Handbook of Research on Digital-Based Assessment and Innovative Practices in Education DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-2468-1.ISBN13: 9781668424681|ISBN10: 1668424681|EISBN13: 978166842469
15. A. Njuguna (2022) social media Technologies and Blended Learning: Promoting Interactivity and Collaborative Learning In Educational Emergencies, EDULEARN22 Proceedings, pp. 3933-3941.
16. Gikandi, J & Njuguna (A) (2020) Formative E-assessment as a Tool for Promoting Competence-Based E-Learning in Universities: A Contextualized Perspective. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 5th - 9th October 2020 Nakuru, Kenya.
17. J. Murumba, E. Micheni and A. Njuguna, "Evaluating preparedness for social networks integration into learning: A case study of Inoorero University," 2015 IST-Africa Conference, 2015, pp. 1-11, doi: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190523.
18. Macharia, A. W. (2011). Towards adoption of electronic learning: An empirical investigation of faculty behavioral intentions. (3489768 Ph.D.), Capella University, Ann Arbor. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Full Text database.
19. Flipped Classrooms, Covid-19 And Online Learning In the PRINCIPAL, Kenya Secondary School Heads Association, 2022 Conference Edition and in The Business Daily, Thursday 14th April 2022.
20. Trends in Education- Quality Issues for Online Learning, Daily Nation, May 2013.
21. Macharia-Njuguna (2013, July 29). Emerging Trends in Learning: Quality Issues for Online Distance Education. The Daily Nation.
22. Macharia Njuguna (2013, October 24). Online Massive Distance Education gaining momentum. The Standard, special feature page 1
23. Macharia, A. W. (2011). Towards adoption of electronic learning: An empirical investigation of faculty behavioral intentions. (3489768 Ph.D.), Capella University, Ann Arbor. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Full Text.
JOURNAL REVIEW
Reviewer for Journal of Open Learning, a Journal of the Commonwealth of Learning
COPYRIGHTS
Registration No. TX 6-740-050 of 19th March 2012 as literary work by the United states Copyright Office.
E-LEARNING MODULES
BscIT Cavendish University (Zambia) (25 modules).
MBA Cavendish University 4 ICT Modules.
Research Interests
- Computer-based information systems
- IT in Education
- Blended Learning
- Technology transfer
ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-8903-2038
Key Research Projects:
2021 to date : Post-Covid ICT Infrastructure Planning Pipeline Project to be funded by ADB
2012 : Google Infrastructure Project (KES 25M to review KCA University physical ICT Infrastructure
COLLABORATIONS
- Carnegie Africa Diaspora Programme on Curriculum co-development for the Distance Learning Mode and Development of a Training of Trainers Manual for Online Instruction through KCAU (2016/17) collaborating with CADF, East Tennessee State University.
- E-Learning through KCAU (2015-2017) collaborating with ZIBAT/MENTORIX/ and funded by DANIDA.
conference papers
- Google Summit 2025: Topic-Alignment of student Innovations, Industry and Academia
- NACOSTI STIR 2024: Topic- Grant Management
- APHRC 2024: Topic-Grant Writing
- IASP 2024: Topic-Women in Science Parks
- Edulearn22 2022: Presented a paper on social media technologies
- 3rd Biennial Conference on the State of Higher Education in Kenya by CUE-28/29th October 2020: Delegate
- ESSRAK 2021: Topic- cloud computing
- Kabarak 2020: Topic-Presented a Paper on E-assessment
- Zetech 2021: Topic- LMS and scaffolding
- Meru University 2021: Keynote address on Disruptive Technologies
- ACAL 2018: Delegate
- IST Africa 2015: Presented a paper on social Networks integration in Education
- Kenya Association of Private Schools: Keynote address on the Funding Private Universities in educational access-17th November 2017
- Zetech 2019: Convener, session chair
- Zetech 2018: Convener, session chair
- KENET Education Engineering Forum 2015: Presented a paper on Engineering and Blended Learning
- UBUNTUNET 27th-29th April 2016
- EIM&L 2016: Delegate
- Women in Finance, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, WIFEL 2016: Panelist
- KAPU Conference 2015: Presented a keynote address on the use of technology in teaching & learning to effectively transform Universities to attain vision 2030
- KCAU 2016: Panel Moderation on SMEs and emerging opportunities in International Trade.
- 23rd August 2016 Mombasa IS Conference
- eLearning Africa 2013: Participant sponsored by eLearning Africa (Namibia)
- ACCA 2017 Conference-Rwanda