Curtis Jr [1] provides a theory of Research Conferences, with Graduate Program Educated Attendees and Presenters, and References, including i. a motivation and qualitative sample structure of higher education design, ii. Curriculum designs of colleges and universities, iii. The selection of coursework and courses based on the accumulation of knowledge, iv. The selection of coursework and course based on purpose and reasoning, v. the successful completion & the work of successful graduates. Curtis Jr [1] also provides exhibits from January 4-7, 2018. American Economic Association, in coordination with the Allied Social Sciences Association Conference, in Philadelphia, PA. Finally, Curtis Jr [1] provides four tables describing i. a dictionary of research products, ii. Research conferences applications and successes, iii. Research publications applications and success, and iv. serious employment inquires.

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of demographic and institutional factors on utilisation of online library services by distance learners of the University of Nairobi. Specifically, the study aimed at achieving an objectives: viz. assess the extent to which learners‟ computer literacy influences utilisation of online library services. The study was anchored on the positivist research paradigm. Descriptive survey and correlation research designs were adopted for this study. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and interview schedules. The target population consisted of 1671learners in the School of Open and Distance Learning and 14 librarians found in the University of Nairobi namely Kikuyu Campus, Chiromo Campus and the main library Campus (The Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library). The sample size was 312 respondents. A pre-test study was conducted using 31learners and 1 librarian. This constituted 10% of the study sample. The researcher tested for the inter-item reliability of the instruments using Cronbach‟s Alpha and results ranged from 52.5%-95.8% for learners‟ questionnaires while that of librarians recorded 69.8%.Data analysis were done using frequency counts, the mean and standard deviation while hypothesis was tested using multiple linear regression analysis; one way analysis of variance at0.05 level of significance. The key finding indicated a significant relationship. The finding indicated no significant relationship between computer literacy and utilisation of online library services at (r = 0.234, R2 = 0.055, n=259, ρ<0.05). However, one factor, learners‟ computer literacy had no influence on utilisation of online library services. The study recommends that all distance learners irrespective of their gender and age should be enlightened to use online library services provided by the University of Nairobi. The outcome of this study may act as basis for policy formulation for both the University of Nairobi and the government of Kenya regarding Distance Learning Programmes. Further research may be carried out to ensure that these demographic and institutional factors are tested in other study samples found in other public universities in Kenya.

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of demographic and institutional factors on utilisation of online library services by distance learners of the University of Nairobi. Specifically, the study aimed at achieving eight objectives: viz. examine the influence of learners’ gender on utilisation of online library services; determine the influence of learners’ age on utilisation of online library services; assess the extent to which learners’ computer literacy influences utilisation of online library services; establish the influence of learners’ awareness of availability of online library services on utilisation of online library services; asses the influence of learners’ programme of study on utilisation of online library services. The study was anchored on the positivist research paradigm. Descriptive survey and correlation research designs were adopted for this study. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and interview schedules. The target population consisted of 1671learners in the School of Open and Distance Learning and 14 librarians found in the University of Nairobi namely Kikuyu Campus, Chiromo Campus and the main library Campus (The Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library). The sample size was 312 respondents. A pre-test study was conducted using 31learners and 1 librarian. This constituted 10% of the study sample. The researcher tested for the inter-item reliability of the instruments using Cronbach’s Alpha and results ranged from 52.5%-95.8% for learners’ questionnaires while that of librarians recorded 69.8%. Data analysis were done using frequency counts, the mean and standard deviation while hypothesis was tested using multiple linear regression analysis; one way analysis of variance at0.05 level of significance.

This study sought to establish the influence of principal‟s leadership styles on teachers‟ professional commitment in Kericho Sub-county, Kenya. Specifically the study endeavored to establish the influence of Principals‟ Democratic Leadership style on Teachers‟ Professional Commitment in public secondary schools in Kericho Sub-county. This research was informed by the situational leadership theory and descriptive research design was adopted to guide the study. The sub-county has 31 public secondary schools. In the 31 schools there are a total of 31 principals, 155 Heads of Departments and 400 Teachers. All the 31 principals were selected to participate in the study because the sub county has recorded a decline in KCSE performance in the last two years. Five (5) HODS‟ in charge of academics from each school were purposively selected because of their special complementary roles in the leadership and management of schools. Simple random sampling was used to select five subject teachers in each school, one from each academic department to participate in the study; also 3 sub county quality assurance and standards officers‟ were selected. Therefore a total of 344 respondents comprising of 31 principals, 155 HOD‟s, 155 subject teachers and 3 SCQASOs constituted the total sample size. Data was collected using questionnaires which were administered to principals, HODs and subject teachers while interview schedules were used to guide discussions with the SCQASOs. Validity of the instrument was determined by the supervisors, lecturers in the department of Education Kisii University. For reliability, a test re-test of the findings was calculated and a Pearson‟s correlation coefficient of 0.856 was obtained. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with aid of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer program while the results from interviews were analyzed qualitatively and thematically. Results revealed that democratic leadership style was the dominant style employed by principals in Kericho Sub-County together with the democratic practices employed point to a leadership that recognizes ideals of democracy in management. Other practices, principals delegate tasks and assignments to staff members (M=1.94, SD = 0.923); Principals ensure that members of staff feel involved and relevant in decision making process (M = 2.10, SD = 1.075); The study recommended that there is need to consider blending the leadership styles since each has some contribution to make indirectly to learner performance. The researcher paid keen attention to research ethical issues and got the informed consent of the respondents and guarded against plagiarism and ensured confidentiality.

Access to education has been a global phenomenon since education has been viewed as a vehicle for economic and social development in society. In Kenya, access to education has been a challenge at all levels in our educational institutions ranging from primary to tertiary level. There is low access rate in boarding Secondary Schools in Nyamira North Sub County despite the fact that there is funding of education by the government through subsidy program. The study was guided by this objective: To evaluate the extent to which subsidized secondary education program had enhanced access to education in boarding secondary schools in Nyamira North sub-county. The area of study was Nyamira North Sub County that has a population of 43 Secondary Schools with 43 principals, 43 Deputy Principals, 43 Bursars, 646 class teachers, one sub-county Quality Assurance and Standards officer and one sub-county Education Officer. The study was done using descriptive research design and the following research instruments were used: Administering questionnaire, interviewing and use of content analysis. The study used purposive sampling for all the small samples except class teachers of 646 that was sampled at 30%. Additionally, simple random sampling method was used in collecting data. Validity of the research instruments was done by subjecting the instruments to the experts for verification and adjustment. The research instruments were also subjected to test and retest method for reliability purpose at significance level of 0.83.The instruments were piloted in three schools before they were finally rolled to all the schools and they were found to be valid and reliable. Data was collected after seeking a research permit from the ministry of education after the University gave clearance for data collection. Data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The main findings of the study was that 76.8% had disagreed that government subsidy had improved access to education in boarding secondary schools in Nyamira North Sub-county. The recommendation was to improve funding of subsidized secondary education program by having a special levy to finance secondary education programs in boarding schools fully. The researcher paid keen attention to research ethical issues and got the informed consent of the respondents and guarded against plagiarism and ensured confidentiality.