NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
12th – 14th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Michael Okpara University of Agricultural Umudike
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Mathematics
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.50%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. There is no technologist in the Mathematics Computer Laboratory. 2. No non-teaching staff has benefitted from Staff Development Programme. 3. The University subscribes to only one relevant database for the programme.
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1. The University should employ a technologist for the Mathematics Computer Laboratory. 2. The University should ensure that all non-teaching staff benefit from Staff Development Programme. 3. The University should subscribe to at least two relevant databases for the programme in addition to open-source materials.
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The total score for the programme is 92.50%. It scored 31 (96.88%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91%) in Staffing, 27 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) 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