NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
11th to 13th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Christian Religious Studies Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
80.91%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
Some core courses in both BMAS and CCMAS were omitted I.e CRS 101,102, 203A&B and CED201 etc. 28.5% of academic staff benefitted for staff development programme 28.5% of non-teaching staff benefitted for staff development programme Funding is inadequate for the programme
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The University is advised to capture all omitted courses in both BMAS and CCMAS for the programme. The University should ensure all academic staff participate in staff development programmes The University should ensure all non-teaching staff participate in staff development programmes The University should provide adequate funding for the programme
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The total score for the programme is 80.91%. It scored 26 (78.79%) in Academic Matters, 26 (74%) in Staffing, 16 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) 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 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