NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24th November to 26th November 2024
INSTITUTION:
Salem University, Lokoja
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
International Relations
PROGRAMME SCORE:
89.91%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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The curriculum is fairly covered as evident in the past question papers Research and collaborations with other institutions is inadequate
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There is need to improve on the departmental quality assurance in terms of moderation of course coverage and standardization of course outlines The university should engage with other institutions, research centres, think tanks and organisations like ICPR, NIIA Lagos e.t.c .
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The total score for the programme is 89.91%. It scored 27 (84.38%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91.43%) in Staffing, 15 (93.75%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) 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