NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
19/11/2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
Religious Studies
PROGRAMME SCORE:
89.91%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The Curriculum is not fully adequate, need to incorporate more courses in the field of Islamic studies and world religious in line with the requirement of the BMAS 2. Classroom space inadequate for the programme 3. Non-teaching staff are not spacious 4. Library holding is inadequate in number and coverage 5. Funding for the programme is inadequate
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1. The University should ensure that the curriculum is fully covered as prescribed by the BMAS 2. The University should provide adequate space in classroom for the programme
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The total score for the programme is 89.91%. It scored 29.5 (92.19%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 12 (75.00%) in Physical Facilities, 14.5 (80.56%) 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