NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
11th December to 13th December 2024
INSTITUTION:
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Zoology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.40%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. There are only three innovative courses in the curriculum. 2. 37% of teaching staff and 55% of non-teaching staff have not benefitted from the staff development programme in the last three years. 3. The animal house is not adequate in space and more animals are needed for the programme.
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1. The curriculum should be enriched by the addition of at least four innovative courses without exceeding the maximum credit load. 2. The university should ensure all staff benefits from the staff development programme.
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The total score for the programme is 90.40%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88.57%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) 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