Dr. Kul Prasad Khanal

Dr. Kul Prasad Khanal serves as the Planning and Monitoring Director at Lumbini Buddhist University. With a Ph.D. and an M.Phil in Education, he excels in academic and administrative planning, monitoring, research support, and coordination with educational bodies.

Dr. Kul Prasad Khanal serves as the Planning and Monitoring Director at Lumbini Buddhist University. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.Phil in Education, along with a Master’s in Education (M.Ed), which underpins his extensive expertise in the field. Dr. Khanal has also undergone training from multiple national and international organizations, enriching his knowledge and skills in educational planning and administration.

Dr. Kul Prasad Khanal retired as Under Secretary (Officer Level Ten) from Lumbini Cultural Municipality. Following his distinguished career ranging from local to central level government functionaries of education, he worked as a Freelance Consultant and Freelance Expert for various developmental projects in the education sector. Subsequently, he became a Visiting Faculty member at Nepal Open University, Kathmandu University, and Lumbini Buddhist University. His broad teaching experience across these esteemed institutions reflects his commitment to advancing education in Nepal. Dr. Khanal’s expertise is frequently showcased through his presentations at various conferences, where he shares his insights on educational strategies and policies.

Currently, as the Planning and Monitoring Director at Lumbini Buddhist University, Dr. Khanal oversees academic and administrative planning, research support, and coordination with Dean Offices and the University Grant Commission. He is also responsible for documentation work for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA). His dedication to education and his strategic vision make him a pivotal figure in the academic community, driving forward the mission of Lumbini Buddhist University.

Ph.D from Kathmandu University

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Education from Tribhuvan University.

Master in Education (M.Ed.) from Tribhuvan University

• Submitted the School Reform Report to the Bagmati Provincial Government along with reformed provincial education policy document.
• Developed Client Satisfaction Assessment Tools for Education Review Office, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to assess the satisfaction of citizens on education services delivered by the local government.
• Developed performance audit tools for Education Review Office to audit the performance of Local Level Government, Education Training Center, and Education Development Directorate (provincial government).
• Facilitated teacher trainings for teachers and leadership capacity building training for school heads.
• Conducted performance audit of institutional schools of Kathmandu valley organized by Education Review Office.
• Facilitated Research Methodology and Language sessions in Lumbini Buddhist University Lumbini Nepal.
• Participated in research seminars and talk programs in Lumbini Buddhist University. Facilitated Issues in Education Seminars for M.Phil. students in Kathmandu University.
• Facilitated various training sessions and conducted seminars on above areas organized in/by GOs and I/NGOS (HTC Nepal, REED Nepal, JICA, UNICEF, UN-IOM etc.). Conducted institutional audit and facilitated in NASA research in Ministry of Education.

Khanal, K. P. (2019). Seeking theoretical common ground: An integrative framework of understanding accountability for service delivery in the community school in Nepal. Journal of Management and Development Studies, Vol. 29: pp 20-38. https://doi.org/10.3126/jmds.v29i0.25009

Khanal, K. P. (2019). Managing resources in community schools: An accountability practice in paradox. Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 13, 2019, PP 20-30. https://doi.org/10.3126/dsaj.v1310.21889

Khanal, K. P. (2018). Constructivist grounded theory practice in accountability research. Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 61-88. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jer.v8i1.25480

Khanal, K. P. (2016). Public accountability: research and practice (Book Review). Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 65-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jer.v612.22151

Khanal, K.P. (2081). स्वायत्तता र जवाफदेहिताको कसीमा स्थानीय तहको शैक्षिक सेवा प्रवाहको अवस्था। (Status of local level education service delivery against autonomy and accountability of local actors). Sanothimi: Education Review Office

Khanal, K. P. (2072). Understanding cell from different perspective and its implication in educative process. Teacher education, NCED.

Khanal, K. P. (2071). Conflict management in education management: experience and learning from the work place. (Shaikshik byabasthanpanma dwondwa byabasthapan: karyathaloko anubhav ra sikai. Compilation of Educational Information (Shaikshik Suchanako Sangalo) DOE., 98-103.

Khanal, K. P. (2071). Action research by teacher and the context of Divaswapna (Shikshak dwara garine karyamulak anusandhan ra diva swapnako sandharvh). Educational Sovenier (Shaiksshik Smarika) DOE., 170- 177.

Khanal, K. P. (2070). Styles and Dimensions of District Education Officers Leadership in Nepal. Teacher education, NCED, 265-278.

Khanal, K. P. (2070). Learning Focused Leadership (Sikai Kendrit Netritwa). Educatioional sovenier (Shaikshik smarika), DOE, 156-163.

Khanal, K. P. (2070). Possibilities of e-Learning in Professional Development of Open School Facilitators (Khula Vidyalayaka Sahajkartako Pesagat Bikasma e-Learning ka prayogka Sambhawanaharu). Distance education, NCED., 38-42.

Khanal, K.P. (2070). Implication of Eastern Theoretical Ingredients in DEO’s Leadership in Nepal. Compilation of education information (shaiskhik suchanako sangalo) DoE