NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
15-17/12/2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Calabar
DISCIPLINE:
Computing
PROGRAMME:
Computer Science
PROGRAMME SCORE:
91.20%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. The software laboratory is slightly inadequate in size. 2. The computers in the software laboratory are inadequate in number. 3. Multimedia facilities such as public address systems are not available in most classes and lecture theatres. 4. Functional air conditioners and bookshelves are not available in some staff offices. 5. Fire extinguishers are not available in most of the classroom environment.
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1. The university should provide a bigger space than it already has. 2. About 70 more computers should be provided for the software laboratory. 4. Functional air conditioners and bookshelves should be made available in staff offices. 5. Fire extinguishers should be made available in the classroom environment.
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The total score for the programme is 91.20%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 19 (70.37%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) 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