NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
20th-25th November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Lagos
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
English Language/Literature in English Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.24%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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REMEDIES |
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1. Staff mix by rank of 60:27:13 is not consistent with NUC stipulated guideline of 20:35:45 in two categories. 2. There is no evidence of staff development or the non-teaching staff 3. Staff offices are not adequate in space 4. Classroom facilities such as fans and air conditioners are not functional.
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1. University authorities should employ more stuff to boost up the lower cater 2. The Dean and the Head of the Department English Education should encourage the non-teaching staff to apply for development programme. 3. The University should make provision for spacious offices for staff. 4. The University should ensure that the fans and air conditioners are functional through proper maintenance.
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The total score for the programme is 88.24%. It scored 30 (96.77%) in Academic Matters, 29 (82.86%) in Staffing, 22 (81.48%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) 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