Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Quality Management and Institutional Compliance
Dr. Eugenia Nkechi Irechukwu is a PhD holder in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya. She earned both MSc. Public Administration and Policy Analysis as well as BSc. Public Administration from University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Dr. Nkechi Irechukwu, is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Quality Management and Institutional Compliance of Mount Kigali University. Previously she served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics and Research Affairs
Dr. Irechukwu is a seasoned academic and administrator with a wealth of experience spanning over sixteen years of teaching, research, community work, innovation and academic administration. As a strategist, her experience of delivering Business and Management courses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes has led to numerous positive outcomes acknowledged by the students.
She has held various leadership positions in different Universities including Faculty Dean, Director, Centre for Gender and Entrepreneurship, Academic Registrar. She has also performed the roles of a Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Coordinator, School of Business and Economics. Her leadership expertise has contributed to the efficient streamlining of the operational performances of the Universities. She is part of various University Committees including the Senate, Senior Management, Vice Chancellor’s, Policy and Strategic Planning Committees.
She has chaired various Senate Committees including: Academic, admissions and Registrations, Examinations, Curriculum Development and Review Committee, Ceremonial and Merit Awards Committees. She has expanded the University programs from fourteen to thirty eight, leading to the increase in the number of international and national students. She chairs the Quality Assurance and Control Committee of the University and oversees all matters relating to academic affairs, administration operations, quality assurance, accreditation, compliance, continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and satisfaction, improved learning environment, enhanced staff satisfaction, etc.
She is an expert member of the Higher Education Council (HEC) for institutional and subject audits and has participated in the development of benchmarked Business related programs. She has participated as a training facilitator in Effective Postgraduate Research Supervision. She is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development. She has got a number of Certificates of Completion and Achievement in different disciplines.
Dr. Eugenia Nkechi Irechukwu has successfully supervised more than 100 postgraduate research students to completion. She has authored and co-authored several published works in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests are diverse and cover areas not limited to business management and strategy, workplace safety and health practices, women empowerment, project management, public administration and governance.
Dr. Irechukwu is an accomplished and dedicated professional. Her extensive experience in academia and administration, combined with her strategic approach are a testament to her effectiveness as an educator and leader.
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