Introduction

The department offers a distinct and versatile program of study in Community Resource Management and Extension. We are committed to being the Department of choice, providing you with world-class training and research opportunities that are market driven. This we will do by equipping you with a thorough understanding of community dynamics, which are applicable to enhancement of the quality of life at the community level and beyond. CRM&E focuses on the delivery of social services to the basic units of the society. Emphasis is on the improvement of the welfare of people through community based outreach programmes. By choosing our program you will be sure of attaining a marketable degree that will enable you to compete effectively in employment and job creation as well as engaging professionally in community practice related jobs. 

The Community Resource Management program offers a great scope of careers in private and development sector, industries and NGOs. On graduating from this program there are ready opportunities for you in the areas of health, project management, community intervention programs, water and sanitation and education and extension among others. You are also equipped with entrepreneurial skills to create employment for yourself and other Kenyans

Location and population

Students in the department take units from other disciplines that add value to their training in community resource management. These include: Public Health, Sociology and Gender Studies. In addition in their third and fourth years of study, students also go on field trips to various places in the country to learn and apply the knowledge learnt in class. The students are normally attached to organizations working with communities all over the country for a mandatory practicum course of 12 weeks as part of experiential learning and to expose them to the practical experience of the job market. The feedback we have received from practicum organizations as well as the employers of our graduates is remarkable-they are impressed with their exceptional and professional performance. Moreover our programmes are intended to encourage entrepreneurship so that its graduates can contribute to the development of the economy through creation of employment for instance through setting up of CBOs, NGOs etc. 

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Linkages and Community Extension
The department has been involved in various linkages with Universities like Nevada state University and Portland State. Currently the department has an active linkage  with the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)  ) and other local organizations.

Potential employers
The department provides a greater scope in careers that are suitable for its graduates. It is evident that qualified manpower is also needed in private and development sectors including industries and NGOs. Employment can be in the areas of:-

COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EXTENSION

Staffing
The department has fully qualified staff. The department currently has one Full professor, one Senior Lecturer, five Lecturers and three Tutorial Fellows. The competent department staff remains committed to ensuring that the department produces the best qualified graduates. In addition, from August 2015 to August 2016 the department will host a visiting Professor from the Northern Illinois University, USA.

• PROF. OLIVE MUGENDA
• DR.LUCY KATHURI-OGOLA
• DR. LUCY W. NGIGE
• DR JOYCE ODHIAMBO
• DR. KIERU JANE NJERI
• DR. ALICE ONDIGI
• DR. PHOEBE DIDI NDAYALA
• DR. JOAN KABARIA-MURIITHI
• DR. CHRISTINE WAMBUI NJUGUNA
• DR. SOLOMON MURIUNGI MBURUNG'A

• Ms. IRENE  AWUOR OWUOR

• Focus and programmes
  The department of Community Resource Management focuses on the delivery of social services to the basic units of the society. Emphasis is on the improvement of the welfare of people through community based outreach and extension programmes. The need to train community outreach practitioners with a thorough understanding of community dynamics is critical so as to enhance the quality of life at the community level and improve career opportunities for the graduates.
• Bachelor of Science (Community Resource Management)       
  
  
• Bachelor Of Education (Home Economics)           
  
  
• Master of Science(Community Resource Management)         
  
  
• Doctor of Philosophy        
•  PhD in Community Resource Management

Worth noting is that, the existing programmes and curriculum are currently under review to focus on the current  developments in the national and international communities, meet the demands of the job market and to meet the needs of our students.
Mode of Study
The programmes in the department are currently been offered through Fulltime (Regular) and School based modes of Study.

Research
Currently the staff and students in the department are involved in conducting research on various community issues e.g  family and child studies, youth development &  empowerment, drug and substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, women and entrepreneurship, Gender based violence, community water and sanitation, reproductive health, Micro-finance ,Community Empowerment and Community outreach among others

Research Impact articles
The department is involved in a collaborative research with the department of Applied Human Science, University of Prince Edward Island in Canada. The research project entitled “An Evidence-based Approach to Enhancing Kenyan University Student Training and Preparation for Professional Practice" has been useful in informing the:- departmental curriculum review as well as contributed to the enhancement of the professional and research capacity of staff and graduate students in the department.

Recent Research, Innovation & Outreach Report
Journal Articles

• Kieru, J.N., Ngige, L.W. & Ondigi, A.N. (2015). Factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income mothers in Kiandutu Slum, Thika Municipality, Kenya. Asian Social Science, Vol. 11, No. 24, pp 350-366. ISSN 1911-2017 (Print), ISSN 1911-2015 (Online). Full Text: PDF DOI:10.5539/ass.v11n24p350
• Ndayala, P., Ondigi, A. & Ngige, L.W. (2015). Nature and extent of HIV self-disclosure by sero-positive adults in HIV support groups in Nairobi County, Kenya. Research on Humanities and social sciences, Vol 5, No. 16, pp 87-96, 2015. ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper), ISSN 2225-0484 (Online).
• Wangombe, L.K. & Ngige, L.W. (2015). Assessing the relationship between pre-service training, work experience and job performance among hotel employees in four-and five-star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Novel research in Marketing management and Economics, Vol. 2, Issue 3, pp. 68-80, 2015.  ISSN 2394-7322.

Research, Innovation & Outreach Publications Report In Peer Reviewed Journals

• Kieru, J.N., Ngige, L.W. & Ondigi, A.N. (2015). Factors associated with reproductive behavior of low income mothers in Kiandutu Slum, Thika Municipality, Kenya. Asian Social Science, Vol. 11, No. 24, pp 350-366. ISSN 1911-2017 (Print), ISSN 1911-2015 (Online). Full Text: PDF DOI:10.5539/ass.v11n24p350
• Ndayala, P., Ondigi, A. & Ngige, L.W. (2015). Nature and extent of HIV self-disclosure by sero-positive adults in HIV support groups in Nairobi County, Kenya. Research on Humanities and social sciences, Vol 5, No. 16, pp 87-96, 2015. ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper), ISSN 2225-0484 (Online).
• Wangombe, L.K. & Ngige, L.W. (2015). Assessing the relationship between pre-service training, work experience and job performance among hotel employees in four-and five-star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Novel research in Marketing management and Economics, Vol. 2, Issue 3, pp. 68-80, 2015.  ISSN 2394-7322.
• Kathuri-Ogola, L., VanLeeuwen, C., Kabaria-Muriithi, J., & Weeks, L. E. Kieru, J., Ndayala, P. (2015). Supervision challenges encountered during Kenyan university students’ practicum attachment. Journal of Education and Practice, 6(17), 111-117.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND EXTENSION SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER

We are committed to Courtesy and Excellence in Service Delivery

In case of complaints or compliments regarding the services offered please contact:

The Chairman, Department of Community Resource Management

Tel. +254 (020) 8710901 – 19/8712722 ext- 4128/4129

Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844, Nairobi

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What the student/graduates say…..

Abdiaziz Boru	Abdiaziz Boru is currently a 3rd year student at Kenyatta University, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Resource Management & Extension. He also serves as the first male delegate from the School of Applied Human Sciences, a position he was over-whelmingly elected in courtesy of his work on Community Outreach. During his 2nd year of study, Abdiaziz managed to successfully organize a five kilometer peace walk in Marsabit which was geared towards sensitizing the local communities on peaceful and cohesive coexistence, an initiative that got him aired on National television (NTV). In addition, Abdiaziz mobilized students, forming Marsabit University students’ forum with the aim of understanding difficulties faced by students and most importantly how those issues can be effectively addressed. “I’m surrounded by fellow students and lecturers who have imparted me with values and immeasurable knowledge on leadership, community service and management. Community Resource Management & Extension is what has taught me to be a responsible member of our society by teaching me life principles such as giving back, caring and effectively improving our community to better lives”~ Abdiaziz Boru
Martin W. Irungu Community Resource Management & Extension Graduate, Class of 2013 MSc.  Student (Current)	“BSc. and MSc. Community Resource Management is a unique discipline that enables me to professionally identify, analyse, and propose socially just solutions to problems and challenges that affect the well-being of individuals, groups, and communities. The course is well designed, presenting the learner with practical knowledge in areas related to community development, social care and social entrepreneurship thus shaping my career path. My quest for community service has led to several establishments including; youth empowerment NGO (Empower and Serve Kenya), Orphans and Vulnerable Children Foundation (Shechem Child Foundation) and a Graduate Transition Empowerment Program (HasoLink Kenya).” Key practical skills in my daily engagements include; Community Led Needs Assessments (CLNA), Mobilization, Community Outreach, Advocacy, Training/Coaching, Youth Development, Monitoring & Evaluation among other skills, all learnt through the course.
Brian Juma Generation Change Fellow with United States Institute	I graduated in December 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Resource Management & Extension (CRM & E) with a minor in Public Health at Kenyatta University. The course equipped me with practical skills to solve problems and make decisions in an effective and creative manner in addressing community problems. It has also helped me to keep a positive attitude and think critically for solutions in difficult situations, develop good interpersonal skills and be a team player. The mentorship that I received from CRM & E lecturers instilled in me a strong sense of self-awareness, and the ability to use this awareness to get the best from myself, my work and my environment. Current Employment I am a Generation Change Fellow with United States Institute of Peace, where my key responsibilities include training and developing the capacities of community members and emerging leaders in conflict management through non-violent means. Read More
Belinda Muya BSc. CRM graduate – Class of 2011	“The BSC. Community Resource Management program presented me with a unique platform to nature my passion for socio-economic development, explore my ideas, and equipped me with the aggregate knowledge essential to a career as a competent development professional. Flexibility and diversity are what make this programme Unparalleled.  While I attained a high level of specialization in my fields of choice, the unique course options also allowed me to explore other diverse subjects such as public health and sociology that expanded my knowledgebase, opened new opportunities and added value to my career”
Laurence Mugo,Assistant team Leader, Kenya Red Cross	“Community Resource Management & Extension department offers a rare uniqueness. The course has diversity in units offered thus producing graduates who are well oriented to match the Human Resource needs of present day job market. I say this since as a CRM graduate, one is well equipped with knowledge and skills to empower communities to utilize the available resources well thus ensuring the sustainability. In my view, a CRM graduate can comfortably work in any field be it private, NGO or Government institution since the goal is common- Community resource management. The department has well qualified staff and their practical approach to the course helps to equip us enabling us to start our `internship' while still in class through the term papers and projects. I would recommend CRM to any graduate wishing to join university with a passion of working with communities’’.