NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24th to 26th November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
Igbo
PROGRAMME SCORE:
93.60%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Desktops computer of the laboratory are very slow. 2. Academic staff offices are inadequate in number especially for lecturer I and below. 3. The library subscription to e-books and e-journals is active to at least one (1) relevant data base in addition to open source for the programme. 4. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. All essential laboratory equipment and should be provided for the programme in line with the BMAS. 2. The University should provide more offices for the academic staff. 3. The University should subscribe to at least two (2) relevant database e-resources for the programme. 4. The programme should be adequately funded.
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The total score for the programme is 93.60%. It scored 37 (100.00%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) 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