NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
10TH TO 12TH DECEMBER 2024Z
INSTITUTION:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Sociology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
83.49%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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Staff mix by rank does not meet with the NUC guideline in any category. Office accommodation is not adequate for the teaching staff.
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The University should ensure that the staff mix by rank meet the NUC guidelines in all categories.
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The total score for the programme is 83.49%. It scored 30 (93.75%) in Academic Matters, 30 (86%) in Staffing, 10 (62.50%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.86%) 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 less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme