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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A.        SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

17-11-2024

INSTITUTION:

Usumanu Danfodiyo University

DISCIPLINE:

Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Physics

PROGRAMME SCORE:

85.60%

 

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

 

FULL

 

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. The contexts and titles of practical did not cover the curriculum
2. Four non academic staff benefitted from the staff development programme
3. 100 level equipment staff are over stretched in conducting practical for 36 departments
4. Staff office accommodation are ill equipped, to be replaced and toilets are not functioning.
5. Funding is inadequate for the programme

 

1. The University should ensure the curriculum is adequately covered with more practical
2. The University should ensure more non academic staff benefit from the staff development programme
3. The University should ensure adequate eqipments and space for the Physics laboratory
4. The University should ensure staff office accommodations are well equipped with Air conditioners, fridges and a functional toilet
5. The Programme should be adequately funded

 

The total score for the programme is 85.60%. It scored 35 (94.59%)  in Academic Matters, 29 (82.86%) in Staffing, 19 (70.37%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) in Employers’ Rating. 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