
Prof. Wilson Otenga
Director, Open & Distance eLearning (ODeL)
Welcome Message
Rongo University established a Directorate of Open Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) to accord educational opportunities to learners who for some reason are not able to attend residential courses on campus. The unit has borrowed from best practices worldwide to roll out programs that focus on quality in material development and delivery, enhanced learner satisfaction and efficient and effective service delivery. Open Distance and e-Learning students receive the same quality of education as those on campus. In addition, the Directorate has structures to maximize interactions between learners and lecturers and also ensure that distance learning students interact among themselves, participants in the vibrant University life and access all University services including library, academic advising and career information. The Directorate admitted its new batch of students on the 15th January 2015. ODeL runs Programs both Post Graduate and Undergraduate from the school of Arts & Social Sciences, School of Education and School of Business and Human resource Development. Currently we offer the following courses:- Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies Diploma in social work and community development Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies Bachelor of education Arts Bachelor of education early childhood and primary education (ECPE) Bachelor of commerce Bachelor of Science in Project Planning and Management Master of Arts in Sociology Holding on the ‘MOTO’’ ODeL-Flexible Education at Your Convenience. Rongo University ODeL mode is growing in students’ number and programmes. Currently the Directorate has a Centre in Sori nyatike Sub County Migori County with 59 students and ODeL Wajir Town in Wajir County.
open distance and e-learning board
Prof. Wilson Otengah – Chairman
Dr. Henry D S Kinya – Member
Phoebe Owiti (CText ATI)- Member
Elisha Osio Omoso – Member
Elisha is currently an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Education at RU. He holds an MSc in Educational Science and Technology (Specialization: Curriculum, instruction and Media Applications) from University of Twente, The Netherlands, a First Class Honors Degree in Education (Mathematics and Geography) and a Certificate in Web Design . He also has over 6 years of experience in teaching and administration.