NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
9th -11th December 2024
INSTITUTION:
Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
Music
PROGRAMME SCORE:
85.20%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The Philosophy for the programme was not captured in the Handbook. 2. Introduction to Music Technology is taught as an elective instead of a Compulsory Course. 3. Copies of Books and Journals, especially indigenously authored, are not adequate in number
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1. The University should ensure that the Philosophy for the programme is captured in the Handbook. 2. Introduction to Music Technology should be taught as a Compulsory Course from Year 3 to Year 4. 3. More indigenously authored Books and Journals should be made available for the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 85.20%. It scored 32 (86.49%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91.43%) in Staffing, 21 (77.78%) in Physical Facilities, 15.5 (86.11%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored up to 70% and above in all four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended FULL accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of FULL accreditation status for the Programme