IFUW Candidate Biographical Data: Committee for the Award of International Fellowships

Beatrice O. Ker

Benue State, Nigeria
Age: 50-59
Nominated as:
Nominated by:
Member
Nigerian Association
   
Professional Field and/or present occupation

University Lecturer

Professor of Counselling Psychology

Experience assessing doctoral and postdoctoral academic research proposals:

I have supervised/Asessed quite a number of doctoral and post doctoral academic research for the past 16 years.

Other skills and experience (volunteer and professional) from the last 10 years which qualify you for this position

I received training in research works in UK between 1983-1984 leading to an award of degree in research methodology.  I further acquired my knowledge and developed skills in academic research works when I enrolled for a doctoral programme by research which was successfully completed in 1994.  I have since then been training undergraduate students in academic research for the last 16 years.

I am also involved in voluntary organizations such as child's right's protection initiative (CRPI) International centre for the advancement of reproductive health among others, where participatory workshops are either organized or attended from time to time which help to sharpen acquired skills and keeping one at rest with new techniques. I am also a president of an NFA working with some women groups and all this adds to existing experience knowledge and skills.

Goals for this position and the contribution you believe you can personally make if elected or appointed

To work for the stainability of the goals of IFUW.

To help initiate new ideas that can take IFUW to the next level in its quest for transformation and development efforts

How would you promote sponsorship for and donations to the International Fellowships?

This could be achieved through viable project that could easily win sponsorship and donations by writing smart and workable proposals to donor bodies and international agencies.  Also by publicizing existing works/projects action plan available and showing what IFUW can do.

Education:

Ph.D (Counselling Psychology, 1994), Ahmedu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

M.Ed (Research Methodology and counselling, 1984), University Stirling Scotland, UK)

B.Ed (History 1977), University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Mother tongue: Idoma (Nigerian Language)
Ability to speak English: Good
Ability to understand spoken English: Good
Ability to read English: Excellent
Ability to write English: Good
Other languages: Nigerian Language
Computer skills: Some experience sending e-mail and using the Internet
Internet Access: Regular access to e-mail at home or the office