The document provides an overview of the School of Open, Distance and E-Learning (SODEL) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). SODEL was established in 2004 and launched in 2012 to provide affordable, quality university education through open, distance and e-learning. It currently offers certificate, diploma, bachelor's and master's degree programs in fields like information technology, business, and research methods. SODEL aims to expand its course offerings and increase access to e-learning through collaborations with other institutions.

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Overview of the School of Open, Distance and E-
Learning (SODEL) JKUAT
Fred Wamunyokoli Ph.D.
Director SODEL

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A brief Introduction
 Director School of Open, Distance and e-Learning
 2 years experience with Open, Distance and e-Learning
 18 years of Continuing Education through collaborating
centers

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Overview of SODEL
 Established in 2004 and Launched May 2012
 To deliver affordable quality university education to time, money and
geographically constrained persons and organizations
 To add value to the university in the teaching and examination of
common university units
 To aid the university in the development of standardized quality
modules for teaching
 To aid departments enhance teaching by embracing the use of ICT in
teaching by adopting blended learning

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Structure of Programs
 Fully E-Learning mode supported teaching via moodle
 Variable module enrolment per program per semester
 Online assessments account for 50% C.A.T. score
 Final two weeks of semester for
 Practicals
 Sit in C.A.T.
 Sit in Exam
 Carried out at closest campus

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Current Programs
 Certificate/Diploma in Information Technology
 Bachelor of Commerce
 Bachelor of Business Information Technology
 Bachelor of Science In Information Technology
 Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management
 Master of Science in Computer Systems
 Master of Business Administration
 Master of Science in Research Methods

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New Programs
 Master of Procurement and Contract Management
 Master of Instructional Design
 Bachelor of Business Computing
 Master of Leadership and Governance
 Bachelor of Leadership and Governance
 Bachelor of Business Administration

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Common University Units
 HIV/AIDS
 Communication Skills
 Development studies

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Way forward
 Customized short courses for Industry
 County Government Training
 Cascade e-Learning to all our local and international
campuses
 Cascade e-Learning to our collaborating institutions
 Develop a fully fledged college of e-Learning modeled on
international institutions such as UNISA and OUT

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Contacts
 Website: www.jkuat.ac.ke
 Director email: directorsodel@jkuat.ac.ke
 Director phone: 067 52124
 D/D C&D email: elearning@jkuat.ac.ke
 D/D C&D phone: +254 704 514 511
 D/D AE&R phone: 067 52124

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Thank You