NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24 – 26 November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Salem University, Lokoja
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
English Language and Literature in English
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.52%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1) There is no Confidential Secretary in the HOD office and Technologist in the department. 2) The students has little knowledge of the e-library 3) Lack of students
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1) The University should employ Confidential Secretary for HOD for smooth running of the administrative work 2) Sensitization of the e-library is very necessary to the students 3) Tuition fees should be reduced to enable more students to enroll into the programme
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The total score for the programme is 88.52%. It scored 28 (82.35%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97.14%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (100.00%) 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