This section gives A comprehensive Professional Resume
EDUCATION
John Kipngeno Rugutt attended Keongo Primary School, Kabianga High School, St. Patrick's High School, Iten, and Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya; BA (Hons), 1992. Kipngeno Rugutt has successfully completed a doctoral degree in Educational Research Methodology with a Ph.D. minor in Applied Statistics. Kipngeno also receives a Master of Arts degree in Computer Technology in Education from Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
- Employment at Louisiana State University
- 8/94 - Present: Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant in the department of Educational Leadership, Research and Counseling. Duties performed included Data Entry, Statistical Computer Programming and Statistics Analyses for various Faculty, Graduate student Research Projects and from clients of all walks of life. Conducting research with Graduate Faculty.
- Teaching SAS and SPSS graduate level Statistics lab classes while offering statistical, methodological and research design consulting services
- Teaching graduate level statistics classes such as: Introduction to Applied Statistics in Educational Research, Educational Statistics, Advanced Educational Statistics, Statistical Techniques I & II among others.
- Consultancy: Statistical Consulting, Statistical Computer Programming, Research Design Methodology and Web-site/Web-page Construction Consulting.
- College of Education Summer Programs: Louisiana State Youth Opportunities Unlimited (LSYOU)
- The program helps disadvantaged students gain work experience, provides academic enrichment, and develops social skills. Students become part of follow-up program till they graduate from high school.
- Duties included teaching computer lab classes, setting up computer labs, installing computer software, being on stand-by to provide instant assistance to other teachers to troubleshooting problems etc.
- College of Engineering Summer Programs: Worked with LSU's College of Engineering Recruitment into Engineering of High Ability Minority Students (REHAMS) program. REHAMS offers students an opportunity of thought pattern characteristic of various fields of engineering and focuses on educational enrichment while offering courses in mathematics, computer usage, and oral and written communication skills. Duties performed includes but not limited to:
- Setting up computer labs, installing computer software, providing instant assistance to students to troubleshooting problems, etc.
- Attended REHAMS Computer Course--C and C++ Computer Programming Languages
- Proctored and graded students' work on C Computer Programming Language
- Assisted in Minority Engineering Program (MEP) office work-- Updating the web page, (http://www.eng.lsu.edu/ceinfo/minority), preparation of presentations among others.
- Research Analyst: Louisiana State Department of Education--Research and Development, Bureau of School Accountability and also with the Bureau of Student Services in Conjunction with the Department of Health Services.
- A high school teacher of Math, Economics, Commerce, Business Education, Statistics, Geography and Agriculture at Tambach High School, and Sing'ore Girls High School (In Keiyo, Iten); Poiywek High School (Ainamoi, Kericho) Kenya.
- Worked in the designing, binding and printing sections of Brooke Bond Liebig Kenya Limited (BBLK. Ltd), printing works (Kericho), Kenya.
- Consultancies: Data Entry, Statistical Programming, Research Design, Statistical Analyses and Web Sites Construction.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
COMPUTER SKILLS, SOFTWARE, LANGUAGES AND PACKAGES
Highly Specialized Statistical Packages
- Linear Structural Equation Modeling (LISREL), both on the mainframe and on Personal Computers (PCs)
- Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM)
- EQS Structural Equation Program
- MAPLE--A Mathematical and Statistical Programming Software
- LATEX--A Mathematical and Statistical Programming Software
Traditional Statistical Packages
- SPSS--both on the mainframe and on personal computers (PCs)
- SAS--both on the mainframe and on personal computers (PCs)
Spreadsheet and Database Packages
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsof Access
- Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Approach
- Corel Quattro Pro
Graphics and / or Presentation Packages
- Corel Presentation
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Lotus Freelance Graphics
- ChemDraw
- Mind Path FX
Word Processing Packages and World Wide Web Processors
- Corel WordPerfect
- Microsoft Word
- Clarisworks
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), both Macintosh and PC environments
- Microsoft FrontPage (HTML--PC environment)
Other Packages and Computer Languages
- PCSAMPLE, SYSTAT, SIMSTAT, and Microcal Origin. QBASIC, QUALPRO, C and C++ Computer Languages
Operating Systems
- MVS, VMS, DOS, UNIX, Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT
Written and Spoken Languages
- An Excellent Speaker and Writer in Multilingual Languages...English is among these languages
GRADUATE COURSE EMPHASIS
Applied/Experimental Statistics
- Principles and Theory of Statistics
- Statistical Techniques I
- Statistical Techniques II
- Fundamental Sampling Techniques
- Non-Parametric Statistics
- Experimental Design
- Regression Analysis
- Applied Least Squares/ Analysis of Messy Data
- Multivariate Statistics
- Probability and Statistics
- Seminar in Statistics
- Practicum in Statistical Consulting
Applied Educational Statistics
- Applied Statistics in Education
- Educational Statistics
- Advanced Educational Statistics
- Sampling Survey Methods
- Computerized Data Management and Analysis
Research Methodology
A. Quantitative Research Methods
- Understanding and Applying Research in Education
- Educational Research Methodology
- Advanced Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Marketing Models (Structural Equation Modeling)
- Hierarchical Linear Models
- SAS & SPSS Computer Statistical Programming
B. Qualitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
- Advanced Qualitative Methods in Education
- Advanced Seminar in Educational Research Methodology: Application of Mixed Methodology
Measurement
- Theory of Educational Measurement
- Computer Assisted Testing
- Principles of Testing and Measurement
Program Evaluation
- Educational Program Evaluation
- Introduction to Research Practicum
- Advanced Research Practicum
- Problems of Educational Finance
Computer/Educational Technology
- Computer Technology in Education
- Telecommunications in Education
- Authoring Systems in Education
- Instructional Designs and Development
- Designing Instructional Units Using Computers
- Principles of Distance Education
- Administering Educational Media Programs
- Educational Technology Practicum
Others
- History of American Education
- Introduction to Educational Administration
- Aggregate Economic Analysis
ACADEMIC/PROFESSION AWARDS AND HONORS
- President of Student Organization [Kericho Egerton University Student Association - KEUSA] (1/90 - 6/91).
- Captain of Egerton University Track and Field Athletics [1/89 - 6/91]
- Christian Union Patron, Tambach High School, Keiyo District [1/87 - 8/88]
- An Associate of Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS), Kenya, [1/87 - Present]
- An Associate of Kericho Evangelical Team (KET), Kenya, [1/87 - Present]
- Best Serviceman and Guard Commander Award, Kenya National Youth Service College, Gilgil, Kenya (3/88 - 9/88)
- An active member of Kenyan networks operated by the Kenyan Association for the
Advancement of Computer Technology (KaACT). KaACT is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the state of Massachussets, USA. KaACT operates Kenyanews, Kenya-net, Habari, Kci-net and Kenya-biz
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
- American Educational Researcher Association
- National Council on Measurement in Education
- Southwest Education Research Association
- Mid-South Educational Research Association
CONSULTANCIES
- Data Entry, Statistical Computer Programming and Statistical Analyses for various Faculty and Graduate Student Research Projects and clients from all walks of life
- Statistical Consulting
- Research Design Methodology Consulting
- Website / Homepage design and Construction consulting
PAPERS/SYMPOSIA/PRESENTATION/PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Ellett, C. D., Loup, K. S., Culros, R. R., Mcmullen, J. H., & Rugutt, J. K. (1997). Assessing Enhancement of Learning, and Student Efficacy: Alternatives to Traditional Faculty Evaluation in Higher Education. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 11, 167-192.
- Loup, K. S., Joanne S. G., Ellett, C. D., Rugutt, J. K. (1996). Ten years later: Findings from a replication of a study of teachers evaluation practices in our 100 largest school districs. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education
10, 203-226.
- Rugutt, J. K., & Rugutt, J. K. (1996). Stimulation of Striga Hermonthica Seed Germination by 11Beta 13-Dihydroparthenolide. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 45, (12) 4845-4849.
- Rugutt, J. K., K. J., Rugutt, Irani, R. J., Fischer, N. H., Berner, D., K., & McCarley, T. D. (1996). GC/MS Evaluation of Compounds in Dry and Conditioned Striga Species Seeds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 44, 3977-3982.
- Bobbet, J. J., Oliver, D. F., Ellett, C. D., & Rugutt, J. K. (1998). Measuring Dimensions of School Culture: A Cross-Cultural Replication. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Southwest American Educational Research Association, Houston, Texas.
- Ellett, C. D., Rugutt, J. K., & Culross, R. R. (1999). Differentiating Student Learning Efficacy Levels in Higher Education: The Role of Classroom Environment and Teaching and Learning Effectiveness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
- Clarke, J. S., Ellett, C. D., Bateman, J. M., & Rugutt, J. K. (1997). Faculty Receptivity/Resistance to Change, Personal Organization Efficacy, Decision Deprivation and Effectiveness in Research I Universities. Research Monograph 97-6. Houston, Texas: Institute for Higher Education and Governance, University of Houston Law Center.
- Gunigundo, T. S., Ellett, C. D., & Rugutt, J. K. (1998). An Exploration of transformational leadership among Phillipine principals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest American Educational Research Association, Houston, Texas.
- Ellett, C. D., Moffett, B. S., & Rugutt, J. K.(1995). Development and Cross-Validation of an Inventory to Measure Human Caring in the Helping Profession: A Comparison of Nurses and Social Workers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Dallas, Texas.
- Rugutt, J. K., Ellett, C. D., Culross, R. R. (1998). Discriminating Student Learning and Efficacy Levels in Higher Education: Contributions of Classroom Environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest American Educational Research Association, Houston, Texas.
- Ellett, C. D., Rugutt, J. K., Cavanagh, R. (2000). Conceptualizing and Measuring School Environments from Cultural Perspective: Phase three of the Development of a Teacher Perceptions Measure. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Davis, D. R., Ellett, C. D., & Rugutt, J. K.(1999). A Comparison of Elementary and Secondary Teachers' Perceptions of Dimensions of School Culture. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, Texas.
- Ellett, C. D., Moffett, B.S., Loup, Claudet, J.G. & Rugutt, J. K. (1996). Measuring human caring in the helping professions: Instrument development and cross-validation in samples of nurses, social workers and teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, New York.
- Cavanagh, R. F., Ellett, C. D., Dellar, G. B., & Rugutt, J. K. (2000). Development of an Instrument to Profile Learning Environment Attributes in Different Secondary School Subject Area Classrooms. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Lofton, G., Ellett, C. D., Hill, F., & Rugutt, J. K. (1996). What influences maintenance of a statewide school improvement effort?: A five year follow-up study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, New York.
- Davis, D. R., Ellett, C. D., & Rugutt, J. K. (1999). School Level Differences in Teachers' Perpectives of Multiple Dimensions of School Culture. Paper presented a the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Point Clear, Alabama.
- Ellett, C. D., Rugutt, J. K., & Davis, R., D. (1999). Teacher Efficacy Motivation Beliefs and their Relationships to Dimensions of School Climate. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Point Clear, Alabama.
- Clarke, J.S., Ellett, C.D., Bateman, J.M., & Rugutt, J.K.(1996). Faculty receptivity/resistance to change, personal and organizational efficacy, decision deprivation and effectiveness in Research I universities. Paper submitted for presentation at the general annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Memphis Tennessee.
- Lofton, G.G., Ellett, C.D., Hill, F., & Rugutt, J.K. (1996). A five-year follow-up study to identify factors influencing maintenance of a statewide school improvement effort. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Clarke J.S., Ellett, C.D., Bateman, J.M., & Rugutt, J.K., (1996). An examination of structural relations among faculty receptivity-resistance to change, personal and organization efficacy, decision deprivation and effectiveness in Research I universities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Ellett, C. D., Rugutt, J. K., Cavanagh, R., & Davis, D. (1999). Context Considerations in Conceptualization and Measuring School Culture: A Comparison of Teacher Perceptions by School level. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
- Olivier, F. D., Bobbett, J. J., Ellett, C. D., & Rugutt, J. K. (1998). Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of Actual and Preferred Dimensions of School Culture: New Perspectives on Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.
- McMullen, J. H., Ellett, C. D., Culross, R. R., & Rugutt, J. K. (1997). Perceptions of Personal Learning Environment, Quality of Teaching and Learning Efficacy Among College Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, Texas.
- Lofton, G. G., Ellett, C. D., Hill, F., Rugutt, J. K. (1996). A Five Year Follow-Up Study to Identify Factors Influencing Maintenance of Statewide School Improvement Effort. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Olivier D. F., Bobbett, J. J., Ellett, C. D., & Rugutt, J. K. (1998). An Exploration of Teacher and Administrator Actual and Preferred Perceptions of School Culture. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Houston, Texas.
- Ellett, C. D., McMullen, J. H., Rugutt, J. K., Culross, R. R., & Loup, K. S. (1997). Linking Personal Learning Environment, Quality Teaching and Learning and Learning Efficacy: An Initial Study of College Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.
OTHER PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS
- Rugutt, J.K. (1996). A Longitudianl Study of dropout in Louisiana Public Schools. A Project Report, Louisiana State Department of Education.
- Rugutt, J. K. (1997). A Study of Louisiana Youth Risk Behavior (YRBS) in Louisiana Public Schools. Project report, Louisiana Department of Education (Burea of Student Services) and Department of Health, Drugs and Hospitals.
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