NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24th October 2024
INSTITUTION:
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
DISCIPLINE:
Computing
PROGRAMME:
Software Engineering
PROGRAMME SCORE:
81.43%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. University has no chairs
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1. University should buy chair
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The total score for the programme is 81.43%. It scored 15 (83.33%) in Academic Matters, 14 (87.50%) in Staffing, 16 (88.89%) in Physical Facilities, 8 (80.00%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) 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