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FRED NAFUKHO
Retired, Faculty Emerita
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum Vitae
Google Scholar Profile:
Research Interests
Adult learning, lifelong learning, transfer of learning,
Organization development and change
Investment in human capital development
Emotional intelligence and leadership development
Educational policy analysis in international & comparative education
Organizational Learning
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho is a Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University. Dr. Nafukho earned his Ph.D. in Leadership and Human Resource Development from Louisiana State University, M.Ed. in Economics of Education and B. Ed in Business Studies and Economics from Kenyatta University, Kenya. He attended Harvard's Management Development Program (MDP) offered by Harvard Institutes for Higher Education. Dr. Nafukho has received numerous awards in recognition of his scholarship including: the Fulbright Scholarship in 1996, Outstanding HRD Scholar Award in 2019, the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship in 2016, Outstanding Paper, Academy of Human Resource Development, Asian Chapter in 2019, Distinguished International Scholar Award, Louisiana State University in 1997, Arkansas Business Teacher Educator of the Year Award in 2004, Cutting Edge Award for the Outstanding Papers, Academy of Human Resource Development in 2005, and Outstanding New Faculty Award, College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University in 2008. Dr. Nafukho's research focuses on educational policy analysis within international and comparative education, investment in human capital development, emotional intelligence and leadership development, organizational development and change, transfer of learning, organizational learning and e-learning. He has authored, co-authored/edited over 100 books, book chapters, and refereed journal articles. He has served as a consultant with the UNDP, WHO and UNESCO and as a lead consultant for 15 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries on a Four Sector Open and Distance Learning (ODEL) Research Project. Dr. Nafukho has received numerous grant funding to support his research and graduate students.
Education
Ph.D., Leadership and Human Resource Development, Louisiana State University (1998)
M.Ed., Economics of Education, Kenyatta University (1993)
B.Ed., Business Education and Economics, Kenyatta University (1988)
SCHOLARS@TAMU
https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nd40e2766
COURSES TAUGHT
EHRD601. Foundations Of HRD
2008C
EHRD618. Evaluation Models In HRD
2009A,2008A
EHRD630. Adult Learning
2009A
EHRD681. SEMINAR
2016C,2016B,2016A,2015C,2015B
EHRD681. Seminar
2009A
EHRD684. PROF INTERNSHIP
2016B,2012A
EHRD685. Directed Studies
2009B,2008C,2008B
EHRD685. DIRECTED STUDIES
2019B,2015B,2013C,2013B
EHRD685. Drctd Stds - In-absentia
2009B,2008C
EHRD690. Theory Ehrd Rsch-stat I
2008C,2008B,2007C
FORMER DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Nuzulul Isna, Ph.D. (Summer 2021)
Deepu Kurian, Ph.D. (Summer 2020)
Huyen Thi Minh Van (Summer 2020)
Forouzan Fairnia (Fall 2017)
Misha Chakraborty (Spring 2017)
Rachele Christine Collins (Summer 2016)
Christine Frank (Spring 2015)
Monica Trevino (Fall 2013)
Laura Hammons (Summer 2013)
Rhonda Fowler (Summer 2013)
Vanessa Claus (Spring 2013)
Rochell McWhorter (Summer 2011)
Dan Obiero (Spring 2011)
Jie Ke (Summer 2010)
Robin Mathis (Spring 2010)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Books and Monographs
Nafukho, F. M., & Boniface Makulilo, A. (2021). Handbook of Research on Nurturing Industrial Economy for Africa’s Development. IGI Global. [http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4]http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4.
Dirani, K., Nafukho, F. M., & Irby, B. (2019). Talent development in international contexts. In K. Dirani, F. M. Nafukho, & B. Irby (eds.). Global issues and talent development: Perspectives from countries around the world.
Dirani, K., Nafukho, F.M., Irby, B. (eds.). (2019). Global issues and talent development: Perspectives from countries around the world. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing
Nafukho, F. M., Dirani, K., & Irby, B. J. (eds.). (2017). Talent development and the global economy: Perspectives from special interest groups. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing
Khayesi, M., Nafukho, F. M., & Kemuma, J. (2015). Informal public transport in practice: Matatu entrepreneurship. London: Ashgate Press
Nafukho, F. M., & Irby, B. J. (Eds.). (2015). Handbook of research on innovative technology integration in higher education. New York, NY: IGI Global.
Nafukho, M, F, Muyia, M. A. H. Irby, J. B. (2014). Governance and transformations of universities in Africa: A global perspective (Series Ed.). Information Age Publishing, Inc., Charlotte: NC.
Bwisa, H. M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2012). Learning entrepreneurship through Indigenous Knowledge. Oakville, Ontario: Nsemia Inc. Publishers
Nafukho, F. M., Wawire, N. H. W., & Mungania, P. (2011). Management of adult education organizations in Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Pearson Education and UNESCO
Mohan D, Tiwari G, Khayesi M & Nafukho F. M. (2006). Road traffic injury prevention: Training manual. Geneva: World Health Organization.
Nafukho, F. M., Amutabi, N. M., & Otunga, R. N. (2005). Foundations of adult education in Africa. Cape Town: UNESCO/Pearson. (African Perspectives Series).
Nafukho, F. M., Kang'ethe S. (2002). Training of Trainers: Strategies for the 21st Century. Eldoret: Moi University Press.
Journal Articles
Arghode, V., Lakshmanan, G., Nafukho, F. M. (2022). Emotional intelligence, intercultural competence and online instruction: Review and reflection. European Journal of Training and Development, doi/10.1108/EJTD-05-2021-0064.# [published with student]
Kurian, D., & Nafukho, F. M. (2021). Can authentic leadership influence the employee’s organizational justice perceptions? A Study in the hotel context. International Hospitality Review.# [published with student]
Mkuu, R., Barry, A., Yonga, G., Nafukho, F. M., Wernz, C., Gilreath, T., Muhammad, A.B.,
Harvey, I.S. (2021). Prevalence and factors associate with overweight and obesity in Kenyan adult. Preventive Medicine Reports, 1-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101340 [published with student]
Mkuu, R. S., Gilreath, T. D., Barry, A. E. Nafukho, F. M. Rahman, J., Chowdhury, M. A. B., Wekullo, C., & Harvey, I. S. (2021). Identifying individuals with multiple non-communicable disease risk factors in Kenya: a latent class analysis. Public Health, 198, 180-185. [published with student]
Mkuu, R. S., Barry, A. E., Swahn, M. H. & Nafukho, F. M. (2019). Unrecorded alcohol in East Africa: A case study of Kenya. International Journal of Drug Policy, 63, 12-17.
Nafukho, F. M., Wekullo, C. S., & Muyia, M. H. (2019). Examining research productivity of faculty in selected leading public universities in Kenya. International Journal of Educational Development 66, 44-51 [published with student]
Van, H., & Nafukho, F. M. (2019). Employee engagement antecedents and consequences in Vietnamese businesses. European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2019-0036
Wang, S. Y., Graham, C. M., Hsia, C.H., Nafukho, F. M., & Wang, H. (2019). Communication climate, organizational learning readiness and job satisfaction in information technology service enterprises, Journal of Internet Technology, 20(5), 1637-1647
Dirani, K. M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2018). Talent development in emerging markets: An introduction. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 20(4), 12-20.
Dirani, K. M., & Nafukho, F. M. (Eds.) (2018). Talent Development in Emerging Markets. Advances in Developing Human Resources. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication
Dirani, K., & Nafukho, F. M. (2018). Talent management and development: Perspectives from emerging market economies. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 20(4),383-388
Farnia, F., Nafukho, F. M., & Petrides, K. V. (2018). Predicting career decision making-difficulties: The role of trait emotional intelligence, positive and negative emotions. Frontiers in Psychology, pp. 1-7. IF 2.089.*
Muyia, M. H., Wekullo, C, & Nafukho, M. F. (2018). Talent development in emerging economies through learning and development capacity building. Advances in Developing Human Resources 20(4), 1-19. #. RG Journal Impact: 1.36.
Nafukho, F. M. (2018). Investment in health as a form of human capital development. European Journal of Training and Development, 42, 1/2, 2-4.
Wekullo, C., Davis, E. Nafukho, F., & Kash, B. (2018). Health and human development in Kenya: A review of literature from high income, middle income, and low income countries. European Journal of Training and Development, 42. 1/2,5-34
Nafukho, F. M., Alfred, M., Chakraborty, M., Johnson, M., & Cherrstrom, C. A. (2017). Predicting workplace transfer of learning: A study of adult learners enrolled in a continuing professional education training program. European Journal of Training and Development, 41(4), 327-353*
Farnia, F., & Nafukho, F. M. (2016). Emotional intelligence research within human resource development scholarship. European Journal of Training and Development, 40 (2), 90-110 # http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-11-2014-0073
Nafukho, F. M., Muyia, M.H., Farnia, F., Kacirek, K., & Lynham, S. A. (2016). Developing emotional intelligence skills among practicing leaders: Reality or myth? Performance Improvement Quarterly,29 (1), 71-87. #
Baker, C., Nafukho, F.M., McCaleb, K., Becker, M., & Johnson, M. (2015). The tangible and intangible benefits of offering massive open online courses: Faculty perspectives. Internet Learning Journal 4 (2), 52-68#
Chakraborty, M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2015). Strategies for virtual learning environment focusing on teaching presence and teaching immediacy. Internet Learning Journal, 4(1), 8-21.#
Valentin, M., Valentin, C., & Nafukho, F. M. (2015). The engagement continuum model using corporate social responsibility as an intervention for sustained employee engagement: research-leading practice. European Journal of Training and Development, 39, (3), 182-202#
Williams, R., & Nafukho, F. M. (2015). Technical training evaluation revisited. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 28, (1), 69-92. #
Chakraborty, M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2014). Engaging students in online courses: What do students want? European Journal of Training and Development, 38, (9), 782- 802
Nafukho, F. M. (2013). Capacity building through investment in people: Key to Africa's development. European Journal of Training and Development, 37, (7), 604-614
Nafukho, F. M., & Muyia, H. M. (2013). The World Bank's Africa virtual university project: A revisit. European Journal of Training and Development, 37, (7), 646-661
Yeager, L. K., & Nafukho, F. M. (2012). Developing diverse teams to improve performance in the organizational setting. European Journal of Training and Development, 36, (4), 388-408
Hairston, N., & Nafukho, F. M. (2011). Determining statistical significance between e-learning training versus traditional training in six different industry settings. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 19(1),7-22.*
Khayesi, J. & Nafukho, F. M. (2011). Entrepreneurship and career development in Africa: State of the Art. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 27(1) 126-137
Obiero, D., Nafukho, F. M., & Tolson, H. (2011). Consequences of employee turnover in the banking industry: A review of selected literature. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 19(2), 73-85
Wangenge-Ouma, G., & Nafukho, F. M. (2011). Responses to conditions of decline: The case of Kenya's public universities. African Education Review, 8(1), 169-188.
Graham, C. M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2010). Organizational commitment and workplace outcomes: A conceptual model for truckload transportation carriers. Human Resource Development Review, 9 (3), 266-284
Nafukho, F.M., Bonner, F. A., & Nave, F. M. (2010). Career behavior strategies for minority students in adult education, career and technical education, human resource development and STEM disciplines. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 18(2), 48-59
Nafukho, F. M., Muyia, H. A., & Graham, C. M., (2010). Harnessing and optimal utilization of human capital in virtual workplace environments. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 12(6), 648-664
Nafukho, F. M., & Muyia, M. A. H. (2010). Entrepreneurship and socio-economic development in Africa: A reality or myth. Journal of European Industrial Training, 34(2), 96-109.
Roessler, R. T., & Nafukho, F. M. (eds.). (2010). Disability as a diversity factor: Implications for human resource practices. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 12(4). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Wawire, N. H., & Nafukho, F. M. (2010). Factors affecting the management of women groups micro, small and medium enterprises in Kakamega district, Kenya. Journal of European Industrial Training, 34(2)128-152.
Muyia, M.A., & Nafukho, F. M. (2009). Understanding the educational needs of adult immigrants: A reflection from the review of literature. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 17(1), 74-83 http://hdl.voced.edu.au/10707/61134)
Nafukho, F. M. (2009). Emotional intelligence and performance: A collage of workplace evidence. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 11 (6), 671-679.
Nafukho, F. M. (2009). HRD's role in identifying, measuring, and managing knowledge assets in the intangible economy. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 11 (3), 399-410
Nafukho, F. M., Graham, C. M., & Kacirek, K. (2009). Education service agency audits: Reinforcing the need for systematic evaluation. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 17(2),19-38.
Nafukho, F. M., Graham, C. M., & Muyia, M. H. (2009). Determining the relationship among organizational learning dimensions of a small-size business enterprise. Journal of European Industrial Training, 33(1), 32-51.
Graham, C. M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2008, winter). Exploring organizational learning mechanisms in small business enterprises. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 22(1),4-23.
Nafukho, F. M. (2008). Consensus building, dialogue and spirituality principles of the learning organization paradigm: Implications for Kenya's public service reform agenda. Journal of Third World Studies, XXV, (2), 153-175.
Graham, C. M. & Nafukho, F. M. (2007). Culture, organizational learning and selected independent variables in small-size business enterprises. Journal of European Industrial Training, 31 (2), 127-144.
Graham, C. M. & Nafukho, F. M. (2007). Employee perception toward the dimension of culture in enhancing organizational learning. The Learning Organization, 4(14), 281-292
Nafukho, F. M. (2007). The place of e- learning in Africa's institutions of higher learning. Higher Education Policy, 20, (1), 19-43.
Nafukho, F. M., Hinton, B. E., & Graham, C. M. (2007). A study of truck drivers and their job performance regarding highway safety. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 20 (1), 61-74.
Williams, A., & Nafukho, F. M. (2007). Determining the relationship between student support services, academic performance and retention rates. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 15 (2)
Brooks, K. & Nafukho, F. M. (2006). Human resource development, social capital, and emotional intelligence: Any link to productivity? Journal of European Industrial Training, 30 (2), 117-128.
Nafukho, F. M. (2006). Ubuntu Worldview: A traditional African view of Adult Learning in the Workplace. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 8 (3) 408-415.
Williams, B. T., Nafukho, F. M., Willis, F. A., Ward, J., Agan, J. P. & Najima, H. (2006). Evaluation of Arkansas Adult Numeracy Campaign Project. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 14, (1), 65-84.
Nafukho, F. M. (2004). Simulations and the Future of Learning: An Innovative and perhaps Revolutionary Approach to E-Learning by Clark Aldrich (2003). San Francisco CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Human Resource Development Quarterly 15, (2), 253-257.
Nafukho, F. M., Hairston, N., & Brooks, K. (2004). Human capital theory: Implications for human resource development. Human Resource Development International, 7(4), 545-551.
Nafukho, F. M., Thompson, D., & Brooks, K. (2004). Factors predicting success in a distance learning nontraditional undergraduate degree program. International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 12, (2), 82-95
Nafukho, F. M. & Hinton E. B. (2003). Determining the relationship between driver's level of education, training and job performance in Kenya. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 14 (3) 265-283.
Ngware, M. W. & Nafukho, F. M. (2002). The Quality and utilization of technical education trainers in Kenya. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 39, 2, 44-57.
Nafukho, F. M. & Verma S. (2001). A comparison of the efficiency and equity implications of University Loan Programs in the United States of America and in Kenya. Journal of Third World Studies, XVIII, 2, 187-208.
Kang'ethe, S., Nafukho, F. M., Ombega, J. N. & Muriuki, G. N. (2000). Training techniques that work for professionals. Pharmacotherapy & Drug Information Journal, 11, 5, 2-12.
Nafukho, F. M. (2000). Intellectual Capital: The most Critical Asset for Poverty Alleviation and Development in Kenya. Journal of World Education, 30, 1, 3-6.
Nafukho, F. M., Kang'ethe, S., Ombega, J. N. & Muriuki, J. (2000). Evaluation of training programs. Pharmacotherapy & Drug Information Journal, 11, 5, 13-16.
Nafukho, F. M. (1999). The Role of Universities in promoting cooperation between social and pure scientists for human development in Kenya. Journal of Third World Studies, XVI, 1, 87-100.
Nafukho, F.M. & Kang'ethe, S. (1999). Conducting needs assessment for professional training in the 21st Century. Pharmacotherapy and Drug Information Journal, 10, 3, 11-13.
Nafukho, F.M., Kang'ethe, S. & Mutema, A.M. (1999). Training Effectively: Traditionally and Innovatively in the 21st Century; A Concern for Health Professionals. Pharmacotherapy and Drug Information Journal, 10, 3, 22-28
Hamilton, C., Mupinga, D. & Nafukho, F. M. (1998). Participant perspectives. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education 5, 2, 21-24
Mupinga, D., & Nafukho, F. M. (1998). Synopsis of selected posters. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 5, 33-34.
Nafukho, F. M. (1998). Entrepreneurial skills development programs for the unemployed youth in Africa: A second look. Journal of Small Business Management, 36, 1, 100-103
Nafukho, F. M. (1998). Issues in educational research in Africa. K. Mwiria & S. P. Wamahiu (Eds.), Journal of Third World Studies, XV, 1, 278-281. 1998.
Nafukho, F. M., & Mupinga, D. (1998). Synopsis of selected papers. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 5, 25-32.
Book Chapters
Nafukho, F. M., Muyia, M.H.A. (2021). Lifelong learning and quality education for sustainable development in Africa. In F. M., Nafukho, Makulilo, A. B. (Eds). Handbook of research on nurturing industrial economy for Africa’s development. (pp. 10 - 25). IGI Global. [http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4]http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6471-4.
Wekullo, S. C., Nafukho, M. F., & Muyia, M. H. (2018). Conflict management in Kenya's public universities. In Nancy T. Watson, Lei Xie, & Matthew J. Etchells (Eds). Cultural Impact on Conflict Management in Higher Education. A volume in the series: International Higher Education, (pp. 17- 36). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, GI Global. #
Muyia, M. H. A. & Nafukho, F. M. (2017). Leadership development for frontier societies: Reflections from Kenya. In A. Ardichvili, & K. Dirani (Eds.). Leadership development in emerging market economies. (pp. 229- 244). New York, NY: Springer.
Nafukho, F. M., Dirani, K., & Irby, B. J. (2017). Why the focus on talent development? In F. M., Nafukho, Dirani, K. & Irby, B. J. (Eds). Talent development and the global economy: Perspectives from special interest groups. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Nafukho, F. M., & Muyia M.A. (2016). Human resources development in sub-Saharan Africa. In T. Garavan, A. McCarthy, & M. J. Morley (Eds.). Global human resource development: Country and regional perspectives. (pp. 131-144). New York, NY: Routledge.
Hairston, N., & Nafukho, F. M. (2015). A Study of trainee attitude and satisfaction between E-Learning training versus traditional training. In F. M., Nafukho, Irby, B. J. (Eds). Handbook of research on innovative technology integration in higher education. (pp. 154-177). New York: IGI Global#
Muyia, H.M. A., & Nafukho, F. M. (2015). Keeping it Social: Transforming Workplace Learning and Development through Social Media. In F. M., Nafukho, Irby, B. J. (Eds). Handbook of research on innovative technology integration in higher education. (pp. 93-114). New York: IGI Global
Nafukho, F. M., Muyia, M. A. (2014). Emotional intelligence and its critical role in developing human resources. In N. E. Chalofsky, T. S. Rocco, & M. L. Morris (Series Ed.), Handbook of Human Resource Development (pp. 623-639). Wiley: NJ.
Nafukho, F. M., & Muyia, M.A. H. (2014). Entrepreneurial leadership and transformation of universities in Africa. In F. M. Nafukho, M.A.H. Muyia & Irby, B. J. (Eds.). Governance and transformation of universities in Africa. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Nafukho, F. M., Muyia, M.A. (2012). Emotional intelligence and its critical role in developing human resources for optimal productivity. HRD Handbook Chapter.
Alfred, V. M., & Nafukho, F. M. (2010). International and comparative examination of adult and continuing education. In C. E., Kasworm, A.D., Rose, &Ross-Gordon, J. M., (Eds.), A handbook of adult and continuing education (pp.93-102). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
Lynham, S., Nafukho, F. M., & Cunningham, P. (2009). How cultural context shapes human resource development paradigms and practice in South Africa. In C. D. Hansen, & Y. Lee. The cultural context of human resource development, (pp. 57-76). Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan Publishers Ltd
Nafukho, F. M. (2009). Design, implementation and assessment of e-learning curriculum for adults with diverse learning needs. In V. C. X. Wang (Ed.). Curriculum development for adult learners in the global community: Strategic approaches, (pp. 146-171), Volume II. Malabar, FL: Krieger.
Nafukho, F. M. (2009). The place of lifelong learning in promoting social justice among African societies. In Oketch, M. & Amutabi, M. (Eds). Perspectives on lifelong learning in Africa: The distant future (37-54). Lewiston, New York: Edwin Mellen Press.
Nafukho, F. M., Kobia, M., & Huka, N. M. (2009). Performance contracting and human performance practices in Africa. In V. C. X. Wang (Ed.). Human performance models revealed in the global context. (pp. 81-102). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Banks, C. H., & Nafukho, F. M. (2008). Designing meaningful curriculum for disadvantaged learners. In V. C. X. Wang (Ed.). Curriculum development for adult learners in the global community: Strategic approaches Volume 1. (pp. 79-114). Malabar, FL: Krieger
Nafukho, F. M. (2007). Reforms in education and training as a strategic approach to workplace development competencies in Kenya. In V. C. X. Wang & K. P. King (Eds.), Innovations in careers and technical education: Strategic competencies around the globe (pp. 177-188). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Nafukho, F. M. (2007). Ubuntuism: An African social philosophy relevant to adult and Workplace Learning. In K. P. King, & V. C. X. Wang (Eds.), Comparative Adult Education around the Globe. (59- 67). Hangzhou: Zhejiang University Press.
Wang, V. C. X., King, K. P., & Nafukho, F. M. (2007). Historical perspectives of the different components of vocational education. In V. C. X. Wang & K. P. King (Eds.), Innovations in careers and technical education: Strategic competencies around the globe (pp. 47-65). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Nafukho, F. M., Akala, J. W., & Rugutt, J.K. (2005). The impact of World Bank/IMF and Kenya Government's policies on teacher recruitment, staffing and education quality. In A.T.Al-Bataineh & M. A. Nur-Awaleh (Eds.). International education systems: Contemporary education reforms, New York: University Press of America Inc., 139 -154.
Nafukho, F. M. (2004). Lifelong learning for societies in transition: Lessons from Africa. In Searle, J., McKavanagh, C., and Roebuck, D. (eds.), Doing Thinking Activity in Learning. (pp. 58-65). Brisbane, Australian Academic Press.
Nafukho, F. M. (2004). The market model of financing state universities in Kenya: Some innovative lessons. In P. T. Zeleza & A. Olukoshi (Eds.), African Universities in the Twenty First Century. (pp.126-139) Pretoria: University of South Africa Press.
Nafukho, F. M. & Park, O. D. (2004). Essential tips for planning and development of online courses. In D. Christopher and S. Jaderstrom (Eds.). E-World: Virtual learning, Collaborative Environments, and future technologies (pp.209-222). Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.
Otunga, R. N., Opata, G. & Nafukho, F.M. (2001). Women Entrepreneurs in Eldoret town: their socio-economic background and business performance in Alila, P.O. & Pedersen P. O. (Ed.) Negotiating Social Space: East African Micro Enterprises. Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press, Inc
Other Publications and Presentations
McLean, G. N., Lynham, S.A., Azevedo, R. E., Lawrence, J.E.S., & Nafukho, F. M. (2008). A response to Wang and Swanson's article on National HRD theory and development. Human Resource Development Review, 7(2), 241-258.
Nafukho, F. M. (2002). The urban working poor: Towards a community development agenda. Development Policy Management Forum, IX, 2, 30-34
Nafukho, F. M. (2001). The Forgotten Workers: The Case of Public Service Vehicle Drivers in Eldoret Town, Kenya. Social Science Research Report Series. No. 18. Addis Ababa. Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Accelerated Preparation of Leaders for Underserved Schools (A-PLUS): Building Instructional Capacity
Principal Investigator: Beverly, Irby, Co-PIs: Lara-Alecio, R., Tong, F., Fredrick M. Nafukho, and Joyce Alexander (2021). Project Sponsored by the Supporting Effective Educator Development Grant Program. (SEED), US Department of Education.
Research Meaning Making through Determining Research Productivity of Faculty in Kenyan Universities
PI. Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) (Private)
2018-11-01 — 2019-07-31
Table to Farm: A Sustainable, Systems-based Approach for a Safer and Healthier Melon Supply Chain in the U.S.
Co-PI. Texas A&M Agrilife Research - USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Federal)
2017-09-01 — 2021-08-31
Table to Farm: A sustainable, systems-based approach for a safer and healthier melon supply chain in the U.S.
PI. Texas A&M Agrilife Research - USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Federal)
2015-09-01 — 2020-08-31
Translating UBRICAs Vision for Kenya to Evidence-based Strategy and Funding
PI. Texas A&M University Health Science Center - UBRICA, Inc (Private)
2015-05-01 — 2018-04-30
Table to Farm: A sustainable, systems-based approach for a safer, and healthier melon supply chain in the U.S.
PI. Texas A&M Agrilife Research (State)
2014-09-01 — 2019-08-31
Texas Research-based Adult Instruction Network Professional Development Consortium (TRAIN PD Consortium) at TCALL
Co-PI (). Texas Workforce Commission (State)
2014-05-01 — 2016-04-30
Establishing Relationships among Early Childhood Outcomes and Practitioners[8217] Level of Organizational Commitment, Career Commitment, and Job Satisfaction in Arkansas[8217] ABC Program
PI. Indiana State University (State)
2013-07-01 — 2016-06-30
Table to Farm: A sustainable systems-based approach for a safe, healthier Cucumis supply chain in the U.S.
Co-PI. USDA (Federal)
2012-09-01 — 2017-08-31
Course Conversion for Master of Science Degree in EAHR
Co-PI (). TAMU Office of the Vice President for Research (State)
2008-06-01 — 2009-05-31
AWARDS
SEC Academic Leadership Development Program. (2021-2022)
Outstanding HRD Scholar Award, Academy of Human Resource Development, 2019.
Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Award, 2017.
Fulbright Fellowship. Louisiana State University. (1996)
Outstanding New Faculty Award. CEHD. Texas A&M University. (2008)
Business Teacher Educator of the Year Award. Arkansas Business Education Association. (2004)
Cutting Edge Award. Outstanding 10 Papers. Academy of Human Resource Development. (2005)
Distinguished International Scholar Award. Louisiana State University. (1997)
H.C. Sanders Scholarship Award. Louisiana State University. (1998)
Millard Perkins Award. Louisiana State University. (1998)
Kenya Government Scholarship. Outstanding Academic Achievement. Kenyatta University. (1990)
Kenya Government Scholarship. Outstanding Academic Achievement. Kenyatta University. (1985)
EDITORSHIPS
Editorial Board Member. Human Resource Development International (2007 - 2010)
Editorial Board Member. Human Resource Development Quarterly (2006 - 2008)
Editorial Board Member. International Journal of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (2007)
Editorial Board Member. The Baraton Interdisciplinary Research Journal (2014)
Editorial Board Member. Advances in Developing Human Resources (2006)
Editor. African Journal of Education and Lifelong Learning (2014)
Editor. European Journal of Training and Development (2014 - 2017)
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Associate Program Chair. AHRD International Research Conferences 2002-2004. (2002)
Associate Program Chair and Associate Editor. AHRD International Research Conference. (2005)
Chair, Executive Committee Team. EAHR, TAMU. (2012)
Country Liaison Officer. Organization of Social Science Research in Eastern, Central & Southern Africa. (2000)
Executive Board Member. Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). (2007)
External Examiner. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, RMIT University, Australia.. (2005)
External Examiner. University of Cape Town, South Africa. (2007)
External Examiner. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. (1999)
Founding Secretary. Association of Third World Studies, Kenya Chapter. (2000)
Member of the Fulbright Interviewing Panel. US Embassy, Nairobi, Kenya. (1999)
Member of the Publications Committee. Academy of Human Resource Development. (2006)
Program Chair and Proceedings Editor. AHRD International Research Conference. (2006)
Program Chair and Proceedings Editor. AHRD International Research Conference. (2007)