NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
17th to 19th November 2024
INSTITUTION:
Usumanu Danfodiyo University
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Microbiology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
65.57%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1.Test and examination questions are not of good standard and do not cover the curriculum as majority of questions administered are objectives (MCQ) up to 400 level.
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1. Test and examination questions should be of very good standard and adequately cover the curriculum.
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The total score for the programme is 65.57%. It scored 25 (67.57%) in Academic Matters, 23 (66%) in Staffing, 14 (51.85%) in Physical Facilities, 12 (66.67%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (1%) in Funding, 3 (%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme