NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
25th November to 27th November 2024
INSTITUTION:
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.29%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The proportion of staff core to the subject area provides for only 31.3% of the teaching staff need. 2. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. The University should ensure that the proportion of teaching staff core to the subject area provides for at least 75% of the teaching staff need. 2. The programme should be adequately funded.
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The total score for the programme is 90.29%. It scored 26 (92.86%) in Academic Matters, 29 (82.86%) in Staffing, 16 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.3%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) 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