Enhancing Graduate Employability through Community Engagement: A Case Study of Students’ Community Service at Kenyatta University
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Date
2013
Authors
Tumuti, D. W.
Mule, L. W.
Gecaga, M.
Manguriu, D. G.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
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Publisher
American Research Institute for Policy Development
Abstract
Kenya is increasingly looking to universities to prepare individuals who are employable,
can contribute to the country’s socio-economic development, and can improve the
country’s standing in the global arena. This paper argues that community engagement
presents higher education with an opportunity to enhance graduate employability by
helping to develop generic skills while benefiting off-campus communities. Focusing
mainly on Kenyatta University (KU), the authors examine the potential of one community
engagement program—Students Community Service Programme (SCSP)—in these two
areas. The article also discusses ways that community engagement can be improved in
Kenyan universities
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Graduate employability, Community engagement, Community service, Higher education, Kenyan education, Development.
Citation
Journal of Administrative Sciences and Policy Studies, Vol. 1 No. 1, December 2013