NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
17th to 19th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Edo State University Uzairue
DISCIPLINE:
Basic Medical Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Physiology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
94.96%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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REMEDIES |
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1. The ratio/proportion of teaching staff core to the programme provides for only 70.3% of the teaching staff need. 2. The non-academic staff are inadequate in number for the programme. 3. Academic staff offices are inadequate in number and they are not furnished with bookshelves and filing cabinets.
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1. The University should ensure that the ratio/proportion of teaching staff core to the subject area provides for 75% or more of the teaching staff need. 2. The University should employ more non-academic staff for the programme. 3. Adequate number of well-furnished offices should be provided for the academic staff of the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 94.96%. It scored 33 (100.00%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91.43%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) 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