NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
20th November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
DISCIPLINE:
Agriculture
PROGRAMME:
Fisheries and Aquaculture
PROGRAMME SCORE:
89.08%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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There is no minutes of meetings for quality Assurance System Staff Development is almost non-existent for Non -teaching staff as only one underwent training in the last 3 years The Staff offices are adequate in sizes, but lack major components of standard office like: fans, Air condition, book shelves, fridges, televisions, toilet facilities
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An efficient Quality Assurance should be evidenced by minutes of meetings Non-Teaching staff should be encouraged to undergo trainings, seminars and further academic pursuit There is need for adequately furnish staff offices with the relevant items like: fridges, book shelves, computers, personal conveniences
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The total score for the programme is 89.08%. It scored 30 (97%) in Academic Matters, 31 (89%) in Staffing, 22 (81%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94%) 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