NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
18 – 20 December 2024
INSTITUTION:
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,Rumuolumeni
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Political Science
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.83%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The academic regulations do not cover staff infractions and involvement. 2. A student course evaluation system exists but is not effectively implemented. 3. The Staff/Student Ratio of 1:41.3 does not conform with the NUC guideline. 4. Equipment and furniture in the classrooms are not well maintained. 5. Research and collaboration exist but are not multidisciplinary in approach.
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1. The academic regulations should cover staff infractions and involvement. 2. The student’s course evaluation system should be effectively implemented 3. The University should ensure compliance with the NUC Staff/Student Ratio of 1:30. 4. Equipment and furniture in the classrooms should be well maintained. 5. The University should encourage a multidisciplinary approach to research and collaboration.
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The total score for the programme is 90.83%. It scored 28.5 (89.06%) in Academic Matters, 33 (67%) in Staffing, 14 (87.5%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2.5 (83.33%) 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