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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

19 November, 2024

INSTITUTION:

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

DISCIPLINE:

Agriculture

PROGRAMME:

Home Sciences

PROGRAMME SCORE:

91.20%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. some books and journals in the physical library are not very current
2. some equipment that available in the laboratories are old
3. the baby colt in the home management is moribund

1. current books and journals relevant to Home Sciences and management
should be purchased for the physical library
2. new equipment should be purchased to replace the very old equipment
3. new baby colt should be purchased for the home management

The total score for the programme is 91.20%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91.43%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (100.00%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) 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