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:
Mountain Top University
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Biotechnology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
89.6%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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marking scheme is not well developed and examination scripts are not consistent. bulk marks without continuous assessment marks clearly written, and marks are not properly allotted to examination questions. not all non-teaching staff have benefitted from staff development programme. 40% of non-teaching staff have not benefitted from staff development programme. offices of professors are not well furnished. there are no fridges, good bookshelves.
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the university should ensure that marking schemes are well developed and examination scripts are consistent. avoid bulk marks and ensure continuous assessment marks are clearly written, and marks should be properly allotted to examination questions. the university should ensure that all non -teaching staff benefit from the staff development programme. the university should ensure that offices of professors are well furnished.
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The total score for the programme is 89.6%. It scored 36 (97.3%) in Academic Matters, 30 (85.7%) in Staffing, 23 (85.2%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.8%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (100%) in Funding, 3 (100%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100%) 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