NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24/11/2024
INSTITUTION:
Kwara State University, Ilorin
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Environmental Management & Toxicology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
82.40%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1.Internal Quality Assurance system exist but not effective, as minutes of meetings were not sighted. 3. Practical works do not adequately cover the curriculum in some 4. 91.6% of the non-teaching staff have not benefited from the staff
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1. Internal Quality Assurance System should be effective. 2. The University should ensure that the curriculum is enriched by 5. The University should procure all essential laboratory equipment for
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The total score for the programme is 82.40%. It scored 30 (81.08%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88.57%) in Staffing, 20 (74.07%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 0 (0.00%) 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