NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
20th November – 22nd November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Calabar
DISCIPLINE:
Agriculture
PROGRAMME:
Fisheries and Aquaculture
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.40%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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REMEDIES |
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1. Marking schemes are not well developed for FAQ 311 (fish Biology) for 2. Soxhlet extractor, aquaria and microscopes are not available for the 3. Classroom/lecture theatre are not well maintained, there are broken 4. Academic staff offices are inadequate in space, senior lectures are 5. Environment around the classroom are not tidy, fire extinguishers and 6. Funding is inadequate for the programme.
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1. The University should ensure that marking schemes are well developed for all courses for the programme. 2. All basic laboratory equipment should be provided for the programme. 3. Classroom/lecture theatre should be well maintained for the programme. 4. Standard (spacious) academic staff offices should be provided for the 5. Environmental sanitation around the teaching area should be 6. The programme should be adequately funded.
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The total score for the programme is 90.40%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97.0%) in Staffing, 20 (74.07%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) 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 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