NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
12TH TO 15TH DECEMBER 2024
INSTITUTION:
Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Sociology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
72.48%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
DENIED
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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Staff mix by rank does not meet the NUC guidelines in any category Two first degree holders are employed as Assistant lecturers. No e-library resources is available in the University.
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The University should ensure they meet the NUC guidelines in all categories. The minimum employment standard for Assistant lecturer is a Masters degree. The University should provide adequate e – library resources.
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The total score for the programme is 72.48%. It scored 29 (90.63%) in Academic Matters, 22 (63%) in Staffing, 14 (87.50%) in Physical Facilities, 7 (38.89%) 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 total score of less than 60%, the Panel recommended DENIED accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of DENIED accreditation status for the Programme