NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8th December, 20214
INSTITUTION:
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Computer Science Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.43%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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REMEDIES |
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1. The curriculum of the programme is not fully adequate for the degree programme as few core courses were omitted. 2. Laboratories are inadequate in space. 3. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. The University should ensure to include some omitted courses in their curriculum, like Computer Hardware, Communication in French and Computer Architecture and Organization. 2. The University should ensure to provide adequate laboratories as prescibed by NUC space standard. 3. The programme should be adequately funded.
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The total score for the programme is 90.43%. It scored 27 (93.10%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 24 (88.89%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) 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