Diploma Development Studies

Diploma from Kimmage Manor Development Studies centre. Part time diploma course addressing all aspects of socio-economic development affecting developing countries

BAgrSc (UCD)

Honours Bachelors Degree in general agricultural science: Animal husbandry, crop husbandry, natural sciences, mathematics, economics, and extension.

MAgrSc (UCD)

Honours Masters Degree in rural development: communications, extension, project management, theory of development, rural sociology, and local development.

PGDipHEd (NUI, Maynooth)

Higher Education Postgraduate Diploma addressing: curriculum development, equality and inclusion, micro-teaching, large group work, lecturing, and blended learning

MIITD (Member of the Irish Institute of Training & Development)

Membership awarded based on accredited prior experience and learning.

1994

(with others) Stage 1; A Framework for Development in the North East Border Region. Led the ad-hoc drafting group that prepared the Published the document as part of the INTERREG programme.

1994

(with Collins, T., Ryan, A) Fiftieth Anniversary Review of Macra na Feirme Managed the consultation and prepared the first draft of the member centred review report. Participated in the steering committee charged with the implementation of the review.

1996

The Impact of Movement of Milk Quotas on the Economic Sustainability of Rural Communities. Paper delivered to the International Conference on Marginal Regions, held in Kildare and Kerry. Published in the Conference Proceedings.

1998

(with Brendan Finn) Rural Ireland Waiting for a Lift. A report on Rural Transport Provision, Dublin: ADM.

1999

A view from the Chair: A Chairperson’s Report. In Bohan, H. & G Kennedy Are we Forgetting something; Our Society in the New Millennium. Dublin Veritas,.:

2001

Rural Regeneration through Universal and Equitable Public Service Delivery: Report on the “Rural Renewal Pilot Programme: An Integrated Approach to the Provision of Public Services in Areas of Declining Population. Dublin: Government Publications,

2002

(with S. O’Malley) Development Education in Ireland: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future. Dublin: Dochas.

2002

(with J. Meldon, J., M Kenny and J Walsh), Local Government, Local Development and Citizen Participation: Lessons from Ireland. In Dominique–Paule Decoster (Ed.) Local Government, Local Development and Citizen Participation. ULB Igeat, Charleroi.

2003

Identifying the Role of the Older Volunteer in the Community Development Process. In Challenging Attitudes: The Role of the Older Volunteer In the New Millennium, Summerhill Active Retirement Project, Meath.

2002

(with D. McCormack) “Study Skills for Adult Learners” Adult and Community Education, Maynooth, 2002 - 2003.

Yearly

“BSc (Rural Development) by Distance Learning Student Handbook” Adult and Community Education, Maynooth, 2002 - 2003

Yearly

“Diploma in Continuing Education Student Handbook” Adult and Community Education, Maynooth, 2002-2003

1994.

Series of eight radio programmes on Rural Community Development and Cross Border Development. LMFM Radio, Drogheda.

1995

Aid as a tool in Development Co-operation. Paper delivered to the Adult and Community Education conference, St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

1996

Contribution to the public round table discussion on “Community Responses to Address Substance Abuse” at the Rainbow International Conference, Remini, Italy.

1998

(with B. Finn) Rural Ireland Waiting for a Lift. Paper on presented at Rural Transport Conference, Athlone.

1999

 Social Inclusion; You can't Play with Half a Team. Presentation to the Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party, Athlone.

1999

Rural Resettlement the Role of Rural Resettlement Officers. Paper presented at ADM workshop on Rural Resettlement Ennis.

2000

Rural Regeneration through Universal and Equitable Public Service Delivery: Final Report on the Rural Renewal Pilot Programme: An Integrated Approach to the Provision of Public Services in Areas of Declining Population. A presentation on a three year pilot project, to the final conference in Clare.

2000

Progressive Accredited Education for Adults. Paper read at cross-border education initiative Monaghan.

2000

Exploration of Substance Misuse among young people in Athlone. Presentation of report to Midland Youth Service and the Midland Health Board Conference, Athlone. (Not for Publication)

2000

A Strategy for Sustainable Rural Development. Presentation of paper to a seminar as part of the Alterner Project in the Pollard Arms, Castle Pollard, Co Westmeath, 18 April.

2000

Issues for People with Disabilities in County Meath. Presentation of Seminar Proceedings to the North Meath Communities Disability Working Group, 28 July.

2000

Capacity Building in Overseas Work. Address to Summer course for Overseas Voluntary Mission Movement at All Hallows College, Dublin.

2000

The Irish Experience of Rural Development. Presentation to Course Group from Bangor University in Gywneed, North Wales.

2000

An External Evaluation of the OAK Partnership. Presentation of Draft Report to the Board of OAK Partnership, Edenderry. (Not for Publication)

2000

Co-organiser of a one day National Conference on “Innovation & Mainstreaming; Lessons from Local Development Programmes”, in NUIM, in association with the Geography Department, NUIM under the CREDAL European Project.

2001

(with J. Walsh, & J. Meldon) Local Government and Citizen Participation; Overview of Local Government in Ireland. Paper prepared for the CREDAL Project, Brussles.

2001

Ireland and Aid Policy. Paper presented to Ceiliuradh Thiobraid Arann at Tipperary Rural Development Institute, Thurles.

2001

Building Capacity for Developing Countries. Paper for the national conference on Local Government Initiatives for Developing Countries, organised by North Tipperary County Council, Tipperary.

2001

Identifying the Role of the Older Volunteer in the Community Development Process.

2001

A paper presented to the conference entitled Challenging Attitudes: The Role of the Older Volunteer in the New Millennium, Summerhill Community Centre.

2002

The Information Needs of the Older Person.” Paper presented to a workshop at the Conference on the needs of the elderly in Ireland. Age & Opportunity, Dublin.

2005

OAK Partnership 10th Anniversary Conference; Carberry Community Center. October 12, 2005. Community Based Education: Strengthening the Foundation for Sustainable Development.

2006

Kenny, Michael (2006) Growing an E-Learning Programme for Rural Adults: A Case Study. In: AISHE - All Ireland Society for Higher Education conference.

1994

The Threat to Dairying in County Monaghan” A report prepared on the demise of small dairy farming in County Monaghan in conjunction with a team of young farmers. Published in 1994 as part of the INTERREG programme.

1994

(with T. O’Dwyer , A. Ryan) Evaluation of Butaneese Primary Teacher Study Visit to Ireland, 1994. Unpublished.

1994

Participated in the Centre for Adult and Community Education team preparing proposals for Global Grant funding in South Meath, and South Kildare, and in preparation of LEADER 2 proposals in Counties Meath, Westmeath, Clare and Kildare, 1994/5. (Not for Publication)

1995

The Irish Bilateral Aid Programme Policy: What it is, How it Works and Recommendations for the Future. Conducted an unpublished study for the Irish Aid Policy Sub-Committee of the Irish Aid Advisory Committee (IAAC). (Not for Publication)

1996

Local Development in the Blanchardstown Area 1996-1999. Led the team and authored the report that was successfully submitted for National and European funding to Area Development Management Ltd., 1996, resulting in a draw-down of £2.4 million. Unpublished. (Not for Publication)

1997

(with C. Regan) Symposium Report on “Participatory Development; Challenges, Issues and Questions”. Outcome of a two day symposium St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth,.

1998

Rural Ireland: Waiting for a Lift. Conference Report from ADM Rural Development Working Group and Rural Renewal Pilot Project,.

1999

(with A. Davey) Developing Policies from Local Responses. A report completed for Athlone Youth service in association with the Combat Poverty Agency jointly with the CREW Network. (Not for Publication)

1999

Rural Regeneration through Universal and Equitable Public Service Delivery. Final Report on the Rural Renewal Pilot Programme: An Integrated Approach to the Provision of Public Services in Areas of Declining Populationprepared for the Department of Agriculture Food and Rural Development.

2000

An External Evaluation of the OAK Partnership. Draft Report to the Board of the OAK Partnership, Edenderry. (Not for Publication)

2000

(with F. Kenny) Profile of Newbridge Town. A report for the Board of Newbridge Community Development, in Newbridge, Co Kildare. . (Not for Publication)

2000

(with F. Kenny) Evaluation of Newbridge Community Development. A report for the Board of Newbridge Community Development, in Newbridge, Co Kildare. (Not for Publication)

2000

(with M. Nugent & J. O’Brien) Navan Travellers Workshops Ltd 2000 – 2006 Local Development Plan. A development plan for the Board of Navan Travellers Workshops. (Not for Publication)

2001

(with others) Submission to the Ireland Aid review group by Aid Watch International.

2001

Low Income Small Holders Initiative. Report on a supportive mentoring process to those implementing on the LISHI nationally in Rural Partnerships and Community Groups. Prepared for the ADM Rural Development Advisory Committee.

2001

(with J. Meldon F. Kenny & J. Walsh) Innovation & Mainstreaming; Lessons from Local Development Programmes. A report on National Conference with the Geography Department, under the CREDAL European Project.

2006

Kenny, Michael and McKenna, Miriam (2006) Rural Transport & Rural Isolation: A Case Study on the Impact of Rural Transport Provision on Older People in one Rural Area. Rural Transport & Rural Isolation.

Co-ordinator of the NUI Diploma and the BSc in Rural Development by Distance Learning

Co-ordinator of the NUI Diploma in Continuing Education

Co-ordinator of Postgraduate Diploma (Adult & Community Education)

Teacher of three modules on BA (L&C) Introduction to Community Studies CS1, Models of Community Development CS2 & Project Planning and Development CS20.

Coordinator and joint teacher on three modules on BA (L&C) Rural Society and Rural Development CS13, Development theories: key Concepts CS 16, Introduction to Community Studies, & Models of Community Development CS 2.

Facilitator of all modules and tutor of 4 modules in the NUI Diploma in Rural Development by Distance Learning

Tutor for ‘Community Development’, ‘Personal Development/ Leadership’ & ‘Study Skills’ (3 Courses) on the Diploma in Continuing Education

Tutor for ‘Community Development’ (1 Course) on the Diploma in Continuing Education (Drugs and Alcohol)

Tutor for ‘Community Development & Curriculum Development’ (2 Courses) on Higher Diploma in Adult & Community Education

Tutor for ‘Trends in Employment and Unemployment’ (1 course) on the Diploma/Higher Diploma in Adult Guidance and Counselling

Academic Advice & Supervision:

Supervisor of MA & BA theses

Supervisor of the Research and field work of the NUI Diploma and B.Sc. Modules in Rural Development by Distance Learning

Academic Advisor to BA modules in Community Development/ Rural Development

Academic Advisor to NUI Diploma and BSc Modules in Rural Development by Distance Learning

Academic Advisor to the Diploma and B.Sc. Modules in Rural Development by Distance Learning

Academic Advisor on the Diploma in Continuing Education

Academic Advisor to the NUI Certificates in Community Development & Leadership, Community Development through Community Arts and Management of Community & Voluntary Organisations

McCormack, David and Kenny, Michael (2006) Introductory Module Unit 2: Study Skills for Adults Returning to Learning. Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth.

Kenny, Michael (2005) Module 22: Socio-Economic research Level 2. Adult & Community Education, NUIM

Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 4: Community and Rural Development through Groups, January 2003. Adult & Community Education, NUIM.

Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 11: Gender Equality & Social Exclusion Issues in Rural Development. Adult & Community Education, NUIM, NUI Maynooth.

Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 19: Community Education & Development. Adult & Community Education NUI Maynooth.

Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 21: Social & Economic Aspects of Policy & Planning. Adult & Community Education, NUIM, NUI Maynooth.