NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
1st December
INSTITUTION:
Gregory University, Uturu
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Health Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
78.4%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. There was no inclusion of innovative courses in the Curriculum as stipulated by the CCMAS 2. Scores were not objectively allotted to questions and block marking was observed in some of the examination scripts. 3. The practicals conducted does not cover the curriculum. 4. None of the non-teaching staff benefitted in the staff development programme
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1. The university is advised to include at least four innovative courses into the Curriculum so as to meet the requirements of the CCMAS 2. The university should ensure that scores are objectively allotted to questions and block marking should be discouraged. 3. The university should ensure that practicals conducted covers the curriculum. 4. The university should ensure that all the non-teaching staff benefit from staff development.
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The total score for the programme is 78.4%. It scored 37 (72.9%) in Academic Matters, 35 (88.6%) in Staffing, 27 (77.8%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (77.8%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (33.3%) in Funding, 3 (66.7%) 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