NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
11TH TO 14TH DECEMBER 2024
INSTITUTION:
Usumanu Danfodiyo University
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
Arabic Studies
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.40%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Block marking was observed in the student answer scripts 2. There is poor sanitation around some class rooms and toilet facilities
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1. The university should discourage block marking of student answer scripts. 2. The university should provide an adequate sanitary system in and around all physical facilities in the school, even off-session period.
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The total score for the programme is 90.40%. It scored 36 (97.30%) in Academic Matters, 29 (83%) in Staffing, 24 (88.89%) 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