NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24th – 26th November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Wesley University Ondo
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Biochemistry
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.40%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Practical sessions conducted are inadequate. 2. None of the non-academic staff have benefitted from staff development programme. 3. Classroom equipment such as fans and lighting are not functional.
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1. More practical sessions should be conducted to adequately cover the curriculum. 2. The university should ensure that all non-academic staff benefits from staff development programme. 3. The university should ensure that classroom equipment are adequate and functional.
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The total score for the programme is 88.40%. It scored 31.5 (85.14%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94.29%) in Staffing, 24 (88.89%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) 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