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:
University of Uyo
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Sociology,
PROGRAMME SCORE:
93.58%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Academic staff offices are inadequate in number, some senior lecturers share offices. 2. Access to e-resources is limited to the library complex. 3. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. More standard (spacious) and well equipped offices should be provided for all academic staff. 2. Access to e-resources should be extended to other parts of the University campus via hotspots and Intranet. 3. The programme should be adequately funded.
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The total score for the programme is 93.58%. It scored 32 (100.00%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 14 (87.50%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) 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