NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24 November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Bauchi State University, Gadau
DISCIPLINE:
Allied Health Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Public Health
PROGRAMME SCORE:
79.20%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Inadequate number of public health Textbooks and 2. Poor internet and intranet connectivity
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1. The University should provide more books and 2. The University should provide access to good internet and intranet connectivity
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The total score for the programme is 79.20%. It scored 31 (84%) in Academic Matters, 30 (86%) in Staffing, 21 (78%) in Physical Facilities, 12 (67%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme