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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:

24-27 November, 2024

INSTITUTION:

University of Jos

DISCIPLINE:

Administration and Management

PROGRAMME:

Actuarial Science

PROGRAMME SCORE:

79.82%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. only one Innovative course was included.
2. No non-academic has benefited from staff development programme.
3. Books and journals are inadequate in number and currency.

1. More innovative courses should be added to the curriculum.
2. All staff (academic and nonacademic should benefit from staff development programme.
3. More current books and journals should be provided in the physical library.

The total score for the programme is 79.82%. It scored 26 (81.25%) in Academic Matters, 30 (85.71%) in Staffing, 14 (87.50%) in Physical Facilities, 13 (72.22%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 1 (33.33%) 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