NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24/11/2024
INSTITUTION:
Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.
DISCIPLINE:
Allied Health Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Medical Laboratory Science
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.00%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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1. There is evidence of bloc marking in some examination scripts. 2. The practicals conducted do not cover the curriculum. 3. 47% of the academic staff have not benefitted from staff development programs in the last five years; whether conferences, seminars, or training. 4. Funding is inadequate. 5. There is no multidisciplinary approach to research.
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1. The University should ensure that bloc marking is discouraged and proper marking schemes are maintained. 2. The University should ensure that practicals conducted cover the curriculum. 3. The University should ensure that all the academic staff benefits from the staff development programs. 4. The University should ensure that the Programme is adequately funded. 5. The University should ensure a multidisciplinary approach to research in the Programme.
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The total score for the programme is 88.00%. It scored 28 (85.00%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94.00%) in Staffing, 24 (89%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (67.00%) in Funding, 2 (67.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) 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