Accreditation Tech Report View

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

17-19 November,2024

INSTITUTION:

Umar Musa Yar’ Adua University Katsina

DISCIPLINE:

Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Meteorology

PROGRAMME SCORE:

86.59%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Low internet connectivity in the Library.
2. Low staff development of non-academic staff.
3.Low funding.

1. The University should ensure the internet connectivity in the Library is enhanced.
2.The University should ensure all non-academic staff benefit from staff development.
3.The department should be properly funded.

The total score for the programme is 86.59%. It scored 32 (91.43%) in Academic Matters, 31 (40%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 1.5 (50.00%) 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