NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24 – 26 November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Salem University, Lokoja
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
English Language and Literature in English
PROGRAMME SCORE:
87.80%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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The HOD has no confidential secretary and clerical staff Safety equipment like fire extinguishers are seen within the environment but only one sand bucket which are not enough In their language laboratory, there is no Computer Technologist
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The HOD needs a confidential secretary and clerical staff in his office to make his work easier More sand buckets should be provided for safety purposes Computer Technologist should be employed to assist in their language laboratory
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The total score for the programme is 87.80%. It scored 28 (80.00%) in Academic Matters, 34 (98.00%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (100.00%) 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