Accreditation Tech Report View

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

18-20/12/2024

INSTITUTION:

Ave Maria University, Piyanko, Nasarawa State

DISCIPLINE:

Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Microbiology

PROGRAMME SCORE:

78.51%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

INTERIM

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. textbooks and journals are inadequate in terms of number and coverage.
2. the internet connectivity in the e-library is poor

1. the university should secure more books in all aspects of microbiology
2. the university should provide stable internet for the library and its environs

The total score for the programme is 78.51%. It scored 28 (84.85%) in Academic Matters, 29 (83%) in Staffing, 22 (81.48%) in Physical Facilities, 11 (61.11%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) 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