NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

17th to 19th November, 2024

INSTITUTION:

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

DISCIPLINE:

Engineering

PROGRAMME:

Food Science and Technology

PROGRAMME SCORE:

79.20%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. The Department has not complied with CCMAS Guidelines for 100L and 200L.
2. Some students admitted into the programme did not meet the admission requirements.
3. Test and Examination are of good standard but do not cover the curriculum.
4. The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory is inadequate in space.
5. Fire extinguishers and sand buckets are inadequate in number.
6. Academic Staff Offices are inadequate in space.

1. The University should ensure compliance with the CCMAS Guidelines for 100L and 200L
2. The University should ensure that all students admitted into the programme meet the admission requirements.
3. The University should ensure that Test and Examination are of good standard and cover the curriculum
4. The Sensory Evaluation Laboratory should be provided with adequate space.
5. Adequate Fire extinguishers and sand buckets should be provided.
6. More spacious offices should be provided for academic staff members.

The total score for the programme is 79.20%. It scored 31 (83.78%) in Academic Matters, 27 (77.14%) in Staffing, 21 (77.78%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) 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

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