Selected Publications

Curriculum Vitae

1. PERSONAL DATA:

Surname: Ololube

Other names: Nwachukwu Prince

Date of Birth: 10^th March 1967

Gender: Male

Nationality: Nigerian

State of Origin: Rivers State

Marital Status: Married

Home Address: No. 14 Eze Ololube Street

Ahoada, Rivers State

Nigeria

Postal Address: Oloify Consulting Company

P.O.Box 135, Ahoada

Rivers State

Nigeria

Tel: + (234) 080 37095659

+ (234) 080 57433859

E-mail(s): ololubeprince@yahoo.com

ololube@ololube.com

Web site: www.ololube.com

2. OBJECTIVES:

To teach and conduct research in Business/Educational Management and related domains, work in a competitive atmosphere and serve the community.

3. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

Ø University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. 2001 – 2006

Ø Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. 1998 – 1999

Ø Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria 1996 – 1997

Ø University of Port Harcout, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 1987 – 1991

Ø Ebendo Secondary School, Emu-Ebendo, Nigeria. 1982 – 1987

4. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:

Ø Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) [Management and Planning/Curriculum] 2006

Ø Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) [Human Resources Management] 1999

Ø Master of Education (M.Ed) [Educational Management and Planning] 1997

Ø Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) [Political Science] 1991

Ø West African School Certificate/GCE 1987

5. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Ø Best Paper Award: The International Applied Business Research (IABR) and College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conferences, March 20-24, 2006 Cancun, Mexico.

6. WORK EXPERIENCES:

Higher Education Lecturing

Lecturer 1

Ø Department of Educational Foundations and Management of the Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 2007 – Date

Responsibilities:

Second Semester 400 Level

o Lecturer EDU 412 Contemporary Issues in Nigeria Education

First Semester 200 Level

o Lecturer EDU 213 Moral and Religious Studies

First Semester 100 Level

o Lecturer EDU 112 Sociology of Education

o Other duties as assigned by the HOD

Oloify Consulting Company

Ø Research, Education Effectiveness and Quality Improvement Consultants Ahoada, Rivers State, Nigeria 2006-2008

Responsibilities:

o Head consultant

o Preparing feasibility report

o Conducting research

o Supervision of consultancy services

PhD Candidate/ Researcher

Ø Department of Applied Science Education,

University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland 2001-2006

Responsibilities:

o Conducting research

o Presenting the findings at international conferences

o Publishing them in international conference proceedings

o And publishing them in international academic refereed journals.

Higher Education Lecturing

Ø University of Calabar Yenagoa Study Centre, Beyelsa/S, Nigeria. 1999 – 2000

Responsibilities:

o Part-time Lecturer Entrepreneurial Development

o Part-time Lecturer Industrial Relations and Management

o Other duties as assigned by the HOD

Ø Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology,

Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 1999 – 2000

Responsibilities:

o Part-time Lecturer Theories of Management

o Part-time Lecturer International Relations

o Other duties as assigned by the HOD

Non-teaching Appointment

Personnel Officer 11

Ø Ahoada East Local Government Council, Ahoada, R/S Nigeria. 2000

Responsibilities:

o Administrative duties

o Other duties as assigned by the HOD

Teaching Appointments

Ø National Service (NYSC) Victory College Ikare, Ondo/S. Nigeria. 1991 – 1992

Responsibilities:

o Government and Economics Teacher

o WAEC Supervision

o Other duties as assigned by the Principal/HOD

7. TEACHING INTERESTS:

School Plant Planning and Management
School Business Administration
Instructional supervision
Instructional Methodology
Method Courses in Education
Sociology of Education
Moral Education
Arts of Teaching
Fundamentals of Distance Education
Theories of Educational Management
Citizenship Education
Public Administration
Management Theories
Entrepreneurial Development
Human Resources Management
Staff Professional Growth and Development
Principles and Practices of Public Administration
Principles of Development Administration
Research Methodology (Quantitative/Qualitative)

8. RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Institutional Management and Leadership
Human Resources Management
Staff Professional Growth and Development
Education Policy
Economics of Education
School Effectiveness
Teacher Effectiveness
Quality Improvement
Information Systems Management
E-education / E-learning
Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education

9. SELECTED REFEREED PUBLICATIONS:

Journal Papers:

[1.] Ololube, N. P., Ubogu, A. E. & Egbezor, D. E. Nwachukwu, U. (2010a, Accepted for Publication). Evaluating Faculty Teaching of Research Methodology to Undergraduate Geography Students in a Nigerian University. Submitted to International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE) Vol. 6(1) Jan-March 2010 [ISSN: 1550-1876]

[2.] Ololube, N. P., Kpolovie, P. J. & Egbezor, D. E. (2009). Education Policy Analysis: The Need to Accelerate and Redesign Early Childhood Education Preparation Programs. International Journal of Education, Economics and Development (IJEED), Vol. 1(2) [ISSN (Online): 1759-5681 - ISSN (Print): 1759-5673]. Imprint: Inderscience.

[3.] Ololube N. P. (2008a). Evaluation Competencies of Professional and Non-
professional Teachers in Nigeria, Studies in Educational Evaluation (SEE), Vol. 34(1), pp. 44-51. [ISSN: 0191-491X].

[4.] Ololube, N. P. (2008b). Correlates of Teacher Effectiveness: Case study of Selected Teachers in Rivers State, Nigeria. Journal of Contemporary Educational Issues (JCEI). Vol. 4(1), pp. 36-66 [ISSN: 1119-8249]

[5.] Ololube, N. P., Egbezor, D. E. & Kpolovie, P. J. (2008c). Education Policies and Teacher Education Programs: Meeting the Millennium Development Goals. Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability. Vol. 9, pp. 21-34 [ISSN: 1691– 4147]

[6.] Ololube, N. P. (2007a). Teacher Education, School Effectiveness and Improvement: A Study of Academic and Professional Qualification on Teachers’ Job Effectiveness in Nigerian Secondary Schools. Didacta Varia, Vol. 12(1), pp. 67-78 [ISSN: 1239-4963]

[7.] Ololube, N. P. (2007b). The Relationship between Funding, ICT, Selection Processes, Administration and Planning and the Standard of Science Teacher Education in Nigeria. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Vol. 8(1). Article 4 [ISSN: 1609-4913].

[8.] Ololube, N. P. (2007c). Professionalism, Demographics, and Motivation: Predictors of Job Satisfaction Among Nigerian Teachers, International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership (IJEPL), Volume 2(7).

[9.] Ololube, N. P., Ubogu, A. E. & Egbezor, D. E. (2007d). ICT and Distance Education Programs in a Sub-Saharan African Country: A Theoretical Perspective. Journal of Information Technology Impact (JITI) Vol. 7(3), pp. 181-194. [ISSN: 1098-139X].

[10.] Ololube N. P. (2006a). Methodological Competencies of Teachers: A Study of Nigeria. Academic Leadership Journal Vol. 4(2), [ISSN: 1533-7812].

[11.] Ololube, N. P. (2006b). The Impact of Professional and Non-professional Teachers’ ICT Competencies in Secondary Schools in Nigeria, Journal of Information Technology Impact (JITI), Vol. 6(2), pp. 101-118 [ISSN: 1098-139X].

[12.] Ololube, N. P. (2006c). An Approach to Quality Improvement of Education in Nigeria through EFQM Excellence Model, The African Symposium: An On Line Journal of African Educational Research Network, Vol. 6(1&2), pp. 7 - 22. [ISSN: TX 6-342-323].

[13.] Ololube, N. P. (2006d). Appraising the Relationship Between ICT Usage and Integration and the Standard of Teacher Education Programs in a Developing Economy, International Journal of Education and Development Using ICT (IJEDICT), Vol. 2(3), pp. 70 - 85. [ISSN: 1814-0556].

[14.] Ololube, N. P. (2006e). Teachers Job Satisfaction and Motivation for School Effectiveness: An Assessment, Essays in Education (EIE), Vol. 18, Article 9. [ISSN: 1527-9359].

[15.] Ololube, N. P. (2005a). Benchmarking the Motivational Competencies of Academically Qualified Teachers and Professionally Qualified Teachers in Nigerian Secondary Schools. The African Symposium: An On Line Journal of African Educational Research Network, Vol. 5(3), 17-37. [ISSN: TX 6-342-323].

[16.] Ololube, N. P. (2005b). School Effectiveness and Quality Improvement: Quality Teaching in Nigerian Secondary Schools. The African Symposium: An On Line Journal of African Educational Research Network, Vol. 5(4), 17-31. [ISSN: TX 6-342-323]

Conference Proceedings:

[17.] Ololube, N. P., Kpolovie, P. J., Egbezor, D. E. & Ekpenyong, N. S. (2009). Universities in Africa cannot Wait: Faculty Perception of Leadership, Quality Management for Sustainable Development. 7th International JTEFS/BBCC Conference "Sustainable Development, Culture and Education”. May 5-8, 2009 Daugavpils University, Latvia. pp. 132-149 [ISBN: 978-9984-14-438-2].

[18.] Ololube, N. P. (2006a). Teaching and Learning in Nigerian Secondary Education in the Twenty first Century. Proceedings of Hawaii International Conference on Education, 6-9 January 2006 Hawaii Honolulu, USA. pp. 4777-4797 [ISSN: 1541-5880].

[19.] Ololube, N. P. (2006b). An Examination of Professional and Non-professional Teachers Classroom Methodological Competencies. Proceedings of The International Applied Business Research (IABR) and College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conferences, March 20-24, 2006, Cancun, Mexico. pp. 1-13 [ISSN: 1539-8757].

[20.] Ololube, N. P. (2006c). Teachers Instructional Material Utilization Competencies in Secondary Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa: Professional and Non-professional Teachers’ Perspective. Proceedings of the 6th International Educational Technology Conference EMU, April 19-21 2006, North Cyprus. pp. 1303-1314.

[21.] Ololube, N. P. (2006d). Secondary School Teachers’ Evaluation Competencies and Educational Sustainability. Proceedings of the Fourth International JTET-conference on Sustainable Development, Culture and Education. May 31–June 3 2006, Helsinki, Finland. pp. 31-47.

[22.] Ololube, N. P. (2006e). Quality Improvement of Education in Nigeria: Applying the EFQM Excellence Model. Proceedings of Allied Academies Summer International Internet Conference, July 18 - July 31, 2006, Colorado, USA. Vol. 8, pp. 67-73.

[23.] Ololube, N. P., Ubogu, A. E. & Ossai, A. G. (2006f). ICT and Distance Education in Nigeria: A Review of Literature and Accounts. Proceedings of 2nd International Open and Distance learning (IODL) Symposium, September 13-15, 2006, Eskisehir, Turkey. pp. 643-655 [ISBN: 975-06-0413-X]

[24.] Ololube, N. P. (2004). Professionalism: An Institutional Approach to Teachers' Job Effectiveness in Nigerian Schools. Paper Presented at the Seventh International LLinE Conference (Doing Better, Doing Right - Ethics in Long life Learning), September 23-24 2004, in Helsinki, Finland.

Books:

[25.] Ololube, N. P. (2009). Understanding Professional Competencies for Education Effectiveness. Owerri: SpringField Publishers. [ISBN: 978-978-84405-27-6]

[26.] Ololube, N. P. & Uzorka, M. C. (2008). Introduction to Entrepreneurship: A Practical Guide. Port Harcourt: Emhai Books. [ISBN: 978-33527-0-6].

[27.] Ololube, N. P. (2006). Teacher Education, School Effectiveness and Improvement: A Study of Academic and Professional Qualification on Teachers’ Job Effectiveness in Nigerian Secondary Schools. Doctoral Dissertation, December 2006. University of Helsinki, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, Department of Applied Sciences of Education, Helsinki: University of Helsinki Press. [ISBN 952-10-2993-5]

Chapters in Books:

[28.] Ololube N. P. & Egbezor, D. E. (2009a,). Competencies Exhibited by Professionally Qualified Teachers in Nigerian Secondary Schools: A Research Study. In James, V. & Etim, J. S. (Eds). Educational Reform in Africa: Essays in Curriculum, Libraries, Counseling and Grade Levels. Lanham, ML: Edwin Mellen Press, USA. pp. 169-206. [ISBN: 978-0-7734-4849-0].

[29.] Ololube, N. P. & Egbezor, D. E. (2009b). Educational Technology and Flexible Education in Nigeria: Meeting the Need for Effective Teacher Education. In Marshal, S., Kinuthia, W. & Taylor, W. (Eds), Bridging the Knowledge Divide: Educational Technology for Development Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing (IAP), USA. pp. 391-412 [ISBN: 978-1-60752-109-9].

[30.] Ololube, N. P. & Egbezor, D. E. (2009c). Measuring the Extent to which Teachers Interpret their Role in Educational Terms. In Parameswaran, G. & Kader, T. (Eds). Educational Access and Social Justice: A Global Perspective. Lanham, ML: University Press of America (UPA), USA. pp. [ISBN: 978-0-7618-4538-6].

[31.] Ifinedo, P. & Ololube, N. P. (2007a). A Discourse on the Problems, Prospects, and Progress of Distance Education in a Developing Country. In E. P. Bailey (Ed). Focus on Distance Education Developments. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers. pp. 183-194 [ISBN: 1-60021-830-9].

Chapters in Books (Encyclopedia):

[32.] Ololube, N. P. (2008a) Computer Communication and ICT Attitude and Anxiety Among Higher Education Students. In Cartelli, A. & Palma, M. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Information and Communication Technology. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. pp. 100-105. [ISBN: 978-1-59904-845-1]

[33.] Ololube, N. P. & Ubogu, A. E. (2008b). ICTs and Distance Education: The Nigerian Experience. In Cartelli, A. & Palma, M. (Eds). Encyclopedia of Information and Communication Technology. Hershey, PA.: Information Science Reference. pp. 396-400. [ISBN: 978-1-59904-845-1]

10. SUBMITTED ARTICLES:

[1.] Ololube, N. P., Egbezor, D. E., Ekpenyong, S. U. & Nwachukwu, U. (2009). Instructional Technology in Higher Education: A Case of Selected Universities in the Niger Delta. Journal of Information Systems Education, Vol 21(1) [].

[2.] Ololube, N. P. (2009). To Train or Not to Train? International Journal of Educational Research [ISSN: 0883-0355; Imprint: Elsevier].

[3.] Ololube, N. P., Egbezor, D. E. & Kpolovie, J. P. (2010). Quality Higher Education Essential for National and Regional Development. Submitted to International Journal of Management in Education (IJMIE). Vol. 4(1) [ISSN (Online): 1750-3868 - ISSN (Print): 1750-385X] Imprint: Inderscience.

Work-in-Progress:

[1.] Ololube, N. P. & Egbezor, D. E. (****). Professionalism of Faculty in Universities and Collages of Education. (Chapter in Book).

[2.] Ololube, N. P. (****). Education & Society: An Integrated Approach. Owerri: SpringField Publishers. (Book).

[3.] Ololube, N. P. & Ajayi, O. A. (****). IS/IT Training and Development in a Public Sector Organization. (Chapter in Book).

[4.] Ololube, N. P. & Ekpenyong, S. U. (****). Human Security in the Niger Delta, (For Journal).

[5.] Ololube, N. P. (****). Barriers to Blended Teaching and Learning in a Developing Economy: Challenges for the Next Decade and Beyond. (Chapter in Book).

Work-in-Progress:

11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ACTIVITIES:

Ø Editor-in-Chief: International Journal of Scientific Research in Education (IJSRE). www.ijsre.com

Ø Editorial Advisory Board Member: The International Journal of Economics, Education and Development (TJEED), Switzerland.

Ø Editorial Board Member: Kosmik Green International Journal of Education and the Social Sciences (KGIJESS) Nigeria.

Ø Reviewer: Information Technology for Development (ITD) USA.

Ø Reviewer: International Journal of Education and Development Using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT) West Indies.

Ø Reviewer: Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching. Hong Kong.

Ø Reviewer: Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE) USA.

Ø Reviewer: Scientific Journal International (SJI) USA

Ø Reviewer: Journal of Research on Leadership Education (JRLE) USA.

Ø Reviewer: (Chapters in Book). Bridging the Knowledge Divide: Educational technology for development. Book Published by Information Age Publishing. USA

Ø Reviewer: (Chapters in Book). Cases 'n' Places: Global Cases in Educational Technology. Book Published by Information Age Publishing. USA

Ø Reviewer: Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies (JEAPS), USA.

12. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Ø Member Education Community of practice, UK

Ø Member Performance Measurement Association, UK

Ø Member Academy of Educational Leadership, USA

Ø Members: Baltic and Black Sea Circle Consortium in Educational Research, Latvia

13. KEY EXPERTISE:

Ø 5 Years experience in international research in educational management and planning, human resources management, education policy and staff development

Ø 5 years experience in theses writing consultancy to Bachelors and Masters degree students on research methods

14. GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS:

Ø Nordiska Afrikainstitutet (The Nordic Africa Institute) Uppsala, Sweden. Research and Travel Grant, SEK 30,000: about € 3,315 April 2003

<http://www.nai.uu.se/misc/annual/annual02.pdf>

Ø University of Helsinki Student Support (Opintotuki) € 259,01 per month, from 1.03. 2003 – 1.01.2006.

Ø University of Helsinki Grant for Finishing Doctoral Dissertation, € 3.300, from 1.12.2004 – 29.2.2005. <http://www.savotta.helsinki.fi/halvi/tutkimus.nsf/>

15. SKILLS:

Ø Fluent English Speaker, Resourceful, Hardworking, Highly Motivated, Able to Work with Little or no Supervision and Possesses Spirit of Team Work.

16. HOBBIES:

Ø Reading, Research, Travelling and Music.

17. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

Ø Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Electronic mail [E-mail]).

Ø Statistical Packages (SPSS, Structural Equation Modeling).

18. REFEREES: