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:
Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
DISCIPLINE:
Administration and Management
PROGRAMME:
Insurance
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.52%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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REMEDIES |
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1. The standard of tests and examinations do not cover the curriculum. 2. Interaction between the panel members and students of the programme reveals that there is no provision for SIWES for the programme. 3. The ratio/proportion of teaching staff core to the programme provides for only 72% of the teaching staff need,
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1. The University should ensure that standard of texts examinations cover the curriculum. 2. The University should ensure that the programme is structured to include Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES. 3. 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,
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The total score for the programme is 90.52%. It scored 26 (86.67%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88.57%) in Staffing, 27 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) 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