CURRICULUM VITAE MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE MARU, LOICE CHEMNGETICH D.Phil (DBM); Mphil. (Entrepreneurship Studies), BBM (HRM) (Hons; BBM Hons (MU); HND (Entrepreneurship Development KTTC) MOI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCE OR MOI UNIVERSITY NAIROBI CAMPUS BAZAAR BUILDING, E- FLOOR Tel: JANUARY, 2014

2 C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E BIO-DATA NAME: OTHER NAMES: GENDER: MARITAL STATUS: Maru, Loice Chemngetich (D.Phil) Letting Female Married DATE OF BIRTH: 18 th December 1963 PLACE OF BIRTH: Kapsabet, Nandi County, Kenya ADDRESS: P.O. Box NAIROBI Kenya Tel: Mobile lcmaru@yahoo.com OR Moi University, Nairobi Satellite Campus P.O. Box NAIROBI, Kenya NATIONALITY: RELIGION: CURRENT POSITION: Kenyan Protestant (African Inland Church) Associate Professor of Management Department of Management Science School of Business and Economics, And Director Nairobi Campus Moi University, Kenya EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Dec. 10 th, 2010 D.Phil in Business Management (Strategic Management Option), in the School of Business and Economic, Moi University, Kenya. D.Phil Thesis title: Intrapreneurial Dimensions for Sustainable Performance of Tour Operator Firms in the Coastal Region of Kenya. CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 2 of 14

3 Sept April 2004 Sept April 2001 M.Phil in Entrepreneurship Studies in the Department of Quantitative Skills and Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Human Resource Development, Moi University, Kenya. Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resource Management Option) at School of Business and Economics, Moi University. Obtained 2 nd Class Honours, Upper Division) Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development at Kenya Technical Teachers College (K.T.T.C.). Obtained Credit : Diploma in Business Education at K.T.T.C. Obtained Credit : A Level at Kapsabet Girls High School. Obtained 2 Principles 2 Subsidiaries of 9 points in (KACE) : O Level at Kapsabet Girls High School. Obtained Second Division in (KCE) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 18 th Dec 2013 to-date Associate Professor of Management, Department of Management Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University 7 th Nov 2013 to-date Director, Moi University Nairobi Satellite Campus 15 th June th Nov 2013 Deputy Director, Moi University Nairobi Satellite Campus 18 th Dec to-date Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and Management Science,School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret 15 th April th Dec. 2014Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Management Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret to April 2010 Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Management Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret to 2007 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Management Science, School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Eldoret to 2004 Graduate Assistant, Department of Management Science School of Business and Management, Moi University, Eldoret to 1999 Secretary to the Chief Administrative Officer at Moi University to 1990 Teacher at Kapsabet Girls High School CORE ACADEMIC (TEACHING) RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching BBM Undergraduate Courses: Quality of Work Life Small Business Strategies CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 3 of 14

4 Total Quality Management Business Planning Research Project Writing Business Consultancy and Counseling Culture and Management Organization Theory and Behaviour Marketing for Small Business Technology Innovation in Small Business Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Human Resource Management in SMEs Business Communication Principles and Practice of Management Teaching Post Graduate Courses: (a) Master of Business Administration (Executive) Entrepreneurship Concepts and Strategies Human Resource Development Human Resource Management Business Consultancy and Counseling Entrepreneurship Seminar Human Resource Development Seminar Research Methods MBA Project Supervision and Examination (b) Master of Business Management (MBM) Human Resource Global Strategic Management Change Management Business Ethics M.Phil Thesis Supervision and Examination (c) Master of Hospitality Management (MHM) Human Resource Development (d) Doctor of Business Management Contemporary Issues in Management Corporate Leadership RESPONSIBILITIES AS DIRECTOR, NAIROBI CAMPUS The Director operates under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Moi University to oversee academic and administrative activities in the Campus. The Office is specifically charged with Academic Affairs which include: 1. Working with and through Co-ordinators of Schools to ensure that teaching is carried out effectively while liaising with the respective academic offices at the Main Campus. 2. Liaising with the Co-ordinators of Schools and the Time-tabling Committee to ensure availability of teaching space for all programs in the campus 3. Facilitating students transferred to the Campus to settle quickly for learning. CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 4 of 14

5 4. Ensuring that University examinations are carried out within the stipulated Senate Rules and Regulations and in conformity with ISO requirements. 5. Liaising with the Academic and Students Affairs offices to facilitate disciplinary of students of the Campus. 6. Working with the Student Affairs section to ensure the welfare and extra-curricular activities of students at the campus 7. Working with the Library and the ICT sections to ensure that students access both electronic and text reading materials together with internet facilities. 8. Managing all administrative functions in the Campus 9. Any other duties as directed by the by the Vice Chancellor from time to time. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Membership to Committees and Co-ordination) 1. A Member of the Moi University Senate 2. A Member of the Deans Committee in Moi University 3. Member of Athletics Scholarship Fund Committee Appointed by the Vice Chancellor (Moi University Management) 4. Member of Board Management of School of Business and Economics. 5. Member of the School Board of School of Business and Economics 6. Member of Post-Graduate Committee of School of Business and Economics 7. Participate in curricula development and review for diploma, undergraduate and graduate programmes of the School of Business and Economics. Specifically participated in the in the review of: o Bachelor of Business Management o Diploma in Business Management and in developing: o Bachelor of Sports Management o Diploma in Sports Management o Double/Split Degree (BBM) o International Student Exchange Programme o Certificate in Business Management (in process of approval) - Participated in the Curriculum Review Stakeholder Workshop organized by the School of Business and Economics at Merica Hotel between 19 th and 21s May, Co-ordinated Diploma Programmes in the School of Business and Economics. 9. Chairperson to the Marketing Committee of the School of Business and Economics between May, 2010 and Internal Examiner in graduate programmes of the School of Business and Economics. CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 5 of 14

6 11. Board Member representing the School of Business and Economics in the Institute of Gender and Development at Moi University until Certified Internal ISO Auditor (KEBS) for Moi University 13. Undertake scheduled ISO Internal Audits at Moi University. 14. Member of the ISO Committee in the School of Business and Economics. RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN: Nov Dec 2012 Oct Nov 2012 Corporate Human Rights Social Responsibility and Employee Job Outcomes in Kenya in Large Horticultural Exporters. Service Quality and Performance of Public Universities in East Africa Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) and Growth of Enterprise at Constituency Level in Kenya D.Phil Research : Intrapreneurial Dimensions for Sustainable Performance of Tour Operator Firms in the Coastal Region of Kenya Moderating Variables of Entrepreneurial Behaviour among Small Scale Horticultural Farmers in the Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of Uasin Gishu District. A paper awaiting publication in American International Business Journal. Research Project undertaken with Cheruiyot T.K 2006 Managerial Profiles of Women Entrepreneurs in the Kerio Valley Basin of Kenya. A joint research project undertaken with Cheruiyot T.K, Komen J and Korir M.K Enhancing Entrepreneurship through the Use of Information Communication Technology by Free Mark Business in Eldoret Town, Kenya Comparative Profile and Strategic Orientation of Micro Enterprises in Kerio Valley of Kenya Rural Women Entrepreneurship: A Strategy for Food Security among Small Scale Farmers in Vihiga District, Kenya M.Phil Thesis Project, entitled: The Interface Between Small Scale Farming and Off-Farm Micro and Small Enterprises Among Rural Women: A Case of Vihiga Division, Vihiga District Research Project entitled: The Role of Information Technology among In Operation of Free-Mark Businesses in Eldoret Town. The findings were presents in the First International Conference in Entrepreneurship at U.S.I.U. Nairobi in April, OSSREA Research Project entitled: Linking Small Scale Farming and Offfarm Micro and Small Enterprises for Food Security among Rural Women in Kenya: A Case Study of Vihiga District. CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 6 of 14

7 2000 Assessment of Business Training Needs of Entrepreneurs in the Printing Industry in Eldoret Town, Kenya. (Bachelor of Business Management Research Project) 1997 "The Impact of Business Management Training on Performance of Small Scale Enterprises: A Case Study of C.I.T.C., Kapsabet". (HND Research Project) ACADEMIC CONFERENCES ATTENDANCE AND PAPERS PRESENTED January, 8-11 th 2014 Africa Academy of Management 2 nd Biannual Conference,, Gaborone, Botswana. June, 2013 Working Seminar Kofi Annan Business Schools Foundation: Towards a platform of knowledge: sharing best practices. Netherlands, Utrecht, June 20-21, 2013) January, 2013 Academy of Management Africa Conference, January 7-10, 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa. Presented the following papers: - Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Study of Tour Operator Firms in the Kenya Coast Region. Loice Maru. Academy of Management Proceedings, proceedings.aom.org May, 2012 April 2012 March, Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Service Sector in Eldoret Municipality of Kenya. M White, R Boit, L Maru - Academy of Management, 2013 Proceedings.aom.Org Workshop on Sensitization and Training on Module Development for ODL on 23 rd - 24th May, 2012 in the Nairobi Campus. Trickle Out Project Entrepreneurship Research Workshop and Master Class on th April 2012 at British Institute of East Africa (BIEA), Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa. Nairobi, Kenya. Workshop on Management of Gender Issues: Nurturing a Gender Responsive Culture? Consider Etiquette, Protocol and Diplomacy. 23 rd 29 th March, 2012 in the Nairobi Campus International Week in Torun Poland between from 9 th to 20 th May 2011: Participated in Erasmus Intensive Programme on Business ICT a source of business Innovation; implementation of the innovative. A student exchange program between Moi University and partner universities in Europe: the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Finland, Denmark, France, Bulgeria among others Seminar on Women and Leadership Institute for Gender Equity, Research and Development 9 th to 10 th March, rd Association of Hospitality and Tourism Schools in Africa (AHSA) International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Research. 9 th to 11 th November, 2010 in Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi. Session Chair on 10 th November from 2p.m. to 4.40 pm. CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 7 of 14

8 2010 Seminar on Mainstreaming Gender in the University Curriculum 1 st to 3 rd November, International Week in HogeSchool University, Utrecht, Netherlands between 27 th February to 6 March 2010: Participated in International Student Exchange Program Themed: Competencies of Small and Medium Enterprises in the transforming environment of the enlarged Europe, involved lectures, group discussions and presentations, evaluation, cultural interactions and business excursions among students from six countries namely: Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Poland and Kenya th Annual International Conference: Research and Knowledge Dissemination Towards the Building of Healthy and Socio-Economically Stable Nations. 4 th to 8 th August Presented two academic papers: - Developing Leadership Capabilities for Successful Business Strategy Implementation. - Sustainable Intrapreneurship for Successful Tour Operations and Tourism Development in the Coastal Region of Kenya. September, 2007 September, 2005 February, International Entrepreneurship Conference at Dar-es-Salaam University, Tanzania. Presented Paper entitled: Moderating Variables of Entrepreneurial Behaviour Among Small Scale Horticultural Farmers in the Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of Uasin Gishu District 8 th International Conference on African Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development in Dar-es- Salaam University, Tanzania. Present a joint Paper entitled: - A Profile of and Impediments to Women Entrepreneurs in the Kerio Valley Basin of Kenya. Moi University First Annual Conference and Partners Meeting - 14 th to 16 th February, Presented two research Papers: - Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Enterprise Development Among Women in Rural Areas of Vihiga District Kenya. - Innovations Among Rural Women: A Strategy for Food Security in Vihiga District, Kenya. April, St International Entrepreneurship Conference at USIU, Nairobi, Kenya - April 23 rd to 25 th Presented two research Papers: - The Role of Information Technology Among In Operation of Free-Mark Businesses in Eldoret Town, Kenya. - Entrepreneurial Ventures among Rural Smallholder Women in Kenya. September, Attended OSSREA Workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 25th and 28 th September, 2002 Presented Proposal entitled: Linking Small Scale Farming and Off-farm Micro and Small Enterprises for Food Security among Rural Women in Kenya: A Case Study of Vihiga District. CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 8 of 14

9 ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS Maru, L. C.; Lagat, C. K; and, Malila, M. K Benefits of Fair Trade Practices to Group Mobilized Women-Owned Micro-Enterprises in Kenya. AJOBE Vol. 4 (2010). School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Kenya Maru, L. C., Sitati, N. W, and Kieti, D. Conceptualizing Sustainable Entrepreneurship Dimensions in Tour Operations in Kenya. AJOBE Vol. 4 (2010). School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Kenya Bitok, J.K, Tenai, J.K,. Cheruiyot, T.K., Maru, L. C. and Kipsat M. (2010). The Level of Corporate Dividend Payout to Stockholders. Does Optimal Dividend Policy Exist for Firms Quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exhange? International Business and Economics Research Journal (ISSN: ) Vol. 9, Number 3 page The Clute Institute for Academic Research, U.S.A. Tenai, J.K,. Bitok, J.K, Cheruiyot, T.K. and Maru, L. C. (2009). Moderating Variables on SME s Strategies and Competitiveness for International Trade: A Survey of Horticultural Traders in Urban and Peri-Urban Areas of Kenya. International Business and Economics Research Journal (ISSN: ) Vol. 8, Number 12 page The Clute Institute for Academic Research, U.S.A. Cheruiyot T. K, Maru L. C. Komen, J. and Korir, M. K. (2006). Managerial Profiles of Women Entrepreneurs in the Kerio Valley Basin of Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics (ISSN ) Vol. 1 No. 1 page Blue Sun, Nairobi. Maru L.C. and Rotich K. (2006) Enhancing Entrepreneurship through the Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the Operation of Free Mark Businesses. African Journal of Business and Economics (ISSN ) Vol. 1 No. 1 page Blue Sun, Nairobi. Cheruiyot, T. K. Kosgei, D. K., Birachi, E. A. Maru L.C. and Onyumba S. (2006). Gender Related Profile and Strategic Orientation of Micro Enterprises in Kerio Valley of Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics (ISSN ) Vol. 1 No. 2 page Blue Sun, Nairobi. Maru, L. C. (2006). Rural Women Entrepreneurship: A Strategy for Food Security among Small Scale Farmers in Vihiga District, Kenya. African Journal of Business and Economics (ISSN ) Vol. 1 No. 2 page Blue Sun, Nairobi. RECENT PUBLICATION: Kemboi A.K, Maru L.C, Cheruiyot, T.K, and Tarus D.K (2011): Developing Leadership Capabilities for Successful Implementation of Business Strategy. African Journal of Business & Economics, volume 4, 2011 ISSN Cheruiyot, T.K., and Maru, L. C. (2012). Employee social responsibility practices and outcomes in Kenya's tourist hotels. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. ISSN: Volume 3 issue 1 April, 2012 Issue (pp ) - *An Outstanding Paper Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence Korir Jacqueline, Mukolwe Eunice, Loice Maru, ad Kimeli Korir (2012). Change Management Effects on Organizational Performance of Selected Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow. Vol. 1 No. 3. ISSN: October CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 9 of 14

10 Jacqueline Korir, Loice Maru, Nehemiah Kipruto and David Koskei. (2012) Effects of Network Structure on Performance of Minor Event Management Ventures in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 6, pp 34-45, October URL: X Thomas Kimeli Cheruiyot, Loice C Maru and Catherine M. Muganda. (2012. Reconstructing Dimensionality of Customer Corporate Social Responsibility and Customer Response Outcomes By Hotels In Kenya. Journal Of Business, Economics & Finance (2012), Vol.1 (3. ISSN: Lagat Charles, Maru Loice, Chepkwony Joel and Kotut C. Samwel. (2012). Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) and Growth Of Enterprise at Constuency Level In Kenya. European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences. ISSN Issue 54 October, Eurojournals, Inc Akhaukwa, P.J, Maru, L., and Byaruhanga J. (2013). Effect of Collective Bargaining Process on Industrial Relations Environment in Public Universities in Kenya. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. MCSER-CEMAS-Sapienza University of Rome Vol 4 No 2. ISSN (online). ISSN (print). May Cheruiyot, T. K. and Maru, L.C.: Service Quality and Relative Performance of Public Universities in East Africa" in Final stage of publication in Emerald - The TQM Journal ID TQM final stage of publication in Vol: 25, Iss:5. Print Published: 16-Aug Maru, L. C., Chepkwony, J., and Menjo, K. I. (2013). Recylcling of Waste as a Determinant of Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Eldoret Town, Kenya. Prime Research on Education (PRE) ISSN: Vol. 3(4), pp , May 31st, Prime Journals Kemboi Ambrose, Maru Loice, Tarus Daniel: Learning company for sustainable competitiveness: Towards a model and theory development. Prime Journal of Business Administration and Management (BAM) ISSN: Vol. 3(7), pp , July 12 th, Prime Journals. Maru, L. C. (2013). Profiling Tour Operator Firms and their Effect on Economic Performance in the Coast Tourism Region of Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. Accepted for Publication in July, Maru, L. C. and Chemjor, R. (2013). Microfinance Interventions and Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs Rural Constituencies in Kenya. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting. The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE). Accepted for Publication in July 31 st, 2013 Maru, L. C., Biwott, G. and Chenuos, N. (2013). Selected Job Characteristics and Performance of Nursing Employees in National Referral Hospitals in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management. The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE). Accepted for Publication in July 31st, Akhaukwa, P.J, Maru, L., and Byaruhanga J. (2013). Relationship of Parties to Collective Bargaining and Industrial Relations Environment in Public Universities in Kenya. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciencesn. MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy. Vol 4 No 11. October E- ISSN CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 10 of 14

11 D.PHIL SUPERVED AND GRADUATED: Akhaukwa, P.J.: SBE/D.Phil/023/09: Collective Bargaining as a Strategy For Enhancing Industrial Relations Environment in Public Universities In Kenya: Dr. Maru, L.C./ Prof. Byaruhanga, J. Rose Jepleting Boit: SBE/Dphil/045/07: Gender Variation Resources Structure and Effect on Peformance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Service Sector Eldoret Municipality in Kenya. Dr. Maru, L.C./ Prof. White, M. Mbaraka Razia: SBE/D.Pil/002/09: The Moderasting Effects of Organizational Processes on the Relationship Between Structure and Organizational Effectiveness in Selected Public and Private Universities in Kenya. Dr. Kieti, D./Dr. Maru, L.C. Lucy Jepchoge Rono. SBE/DPHIL/BM/002/10. Perceived Determinants of An Employee s Intention to Retire in Kenyan Public Universities. Dr. Maru, L.C./ Prof. White, M. ESEARCH GRANTS August 2002: Won the 14 th Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Research Competition under the Gender Issues Research Award Programme with a research proposal entitled Linking Small Scale Farming and Off-farm Micro and Small Enterprises for Food Security Among Rural Women in Kenya: A Case Study of Vihiga District. MERIT AWARDS: May, 2013 Outstanding Paper Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013 in the Paper Article entitled: article entitled Employee social responsibility practices and outcomes in Kenya's tourist hotels published in African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. ISSN: Volume 3 issue 1 - Current Issue (pp ) 1997 Awarded the Best Student in the HND Entrepreneurship Development Graduating Class - Kenya Technical Teachers College - Nairobi 1987 Awarded the Best Student in Teaching Practice in the Graduating Business Students Class Kenya Technical Teachers College - Nairobi PROFESSIONAL UNDERTAKINGS AND OTHER RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE UNDERTAKING 1. ISO Internal Auditor of Moi University 2. Co-adviser of the Student in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Moi University Chapter. The Group won SIFE International Awards to represent Kenya in 2006 in Canada, 2008 in Hong Kong and 2010 in Los Angels USA. 3. Warden in Student Hostel J between August, Providing mentorship to Female University students residing in the Hostel. 4. Participated in drafting of Gender Policy of Moi University IGERD Product No. 3 CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 11 of 14

12 5. Facilities in-house training for newly appointed Heads of Departments in Moi University in November, Delivered a training session on Customer Focus. 6. Facilitated in-house training to Management of Moi University Savings and Credit Society in August, 2008 on Business Process Re-engineering. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS ACQUIRED - ISO Internal Auditor certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards October, E-Learning Facilitation that enables internationalization at home through co-teaching courses with HogeSchool Utrecht in Netherlands, through mirrored programmes an innovative teaching approach. - Certificate in Consultancy and Counseling for Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises - Trained by Moi University and IFC International Finance Corporation. - Certificate in Consultancy and Counseling for Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises - Trained by DFID with PERT Consultants. - Certificate for Trainer (TOT) in Small and Micro Enterprises - Trained by British Council and PERT Consultants. - Proposal Writing and Business Planning for Small and Medium Enterprises. - Consultancy and Counseling in Small and Micro Enterprises with PERT Networks. - Training Needs and Assessment Skills. - Skills in Designing Developing and Implementing Training Programmes for Small and Micro Enterprises. - Marketing of Training Programmes for Small and Micro Enterprises. - Writing of Research Proposals and carrying out Research Studies. - Full Secretarial Skills: Shorthand, Typewriting, Office Practice and Management, Business Communication. - Proficiency in Computer Skills: MS-DOS, Windows 2000, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and Graphic Design. - Certificate in E-Commerce - Trained by USAID - Kenya. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATIONS - Nairobi Campus Staff Team Building Events held at KCB Training Centre Karen on 8 th September, Youth Development Entrepreneurship Programme (YDEP) - A Summer Project undertaken through Student Exchange Program between Moi University and HogeSchool Utrecht in Netherlands carried out in Our Lady of Victory Girls High School in Nandi County CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 12 of 14

13 Kapnyeberai and Singore Girls High School in Keiyo County. The Project was on Business Plan Writing and Competition. 24 th to 30 th June, Member of the Board of Governors CITC- Kapsabet in Emgwen District Nandi, since Member of the Board of Governors of AIC Kapchemoiywo Girls Secondary School in Emgwen District Nandi between 2006 and Member of the Board at Mkombozi Secondary School, Wareng District, Eldoret, between 2007 and Member of the Church and Building Committee of A.I.C. Kaptobongen Local Church in Emgwen District Nandi - Member of A.I.C. Fellowship Church Eldoret Town. - Member of the Grace Chapel Women Fellowship Moi University - Associate Member of TUMDO NE LEL A Coming of Age Concept. - Participate in Career and academic motivational talks to Youth in A.I.C. churches across Nandi districts. - Participate in Corporate Social Responsibility Activities at Nairobi Campus such as a Visit to Kwetu Children s Home in Madaraka, Nairobi West and Cleaning the Nairobi Central Business Centre with Students in MEMBERSHIP TO RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 1. Member of the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM) since January Member of Social Responsibility Network (on-line) 3. Member of Scientific Council in the Journal Economics and Law is affiliated by the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun - Poland Member of the Kenya Institute of Management (Application is in process) 5. Member of Kenya National Academy of Science (Application is in process) APPOINTED EXTERNAL EXAMINATION Appointed External Examiner in the Department of Administration and Marketing in the School of Business at the Copperbelt University in Kitwe, Zambia to the 2013/14 Academic Year. RESEARCH NETWORK SUBSCRIPTION 1. ResearchGate 2. Google Scholar Citation CAREER AMBITION CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 13 of 14

14 To utilize my wealth of knowledge and experience to develop and facilitate implementation of policies that enhance innovation and integration in corporate and public institutions for national and regional development. REFEREES Prof. Joseph Kiplang at Professor in Information Science Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Planning and Infrastructure Technical University of Kenya NAIROBI. Mobile Phone : Prof. Mary J. Kipsat Dean, School of Business and Economics Moi University P.O. Box 3900 ELDORET. Mobile Phone : Prof. Bob Wishitemi Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Extension Moi University P.O. Box 3900 ELDORET. Mobile Phone : CV: Prof. Loice.C. Maru - February, 2014 Page 14 of 14