NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

17th to 22November, 2024

INSTITUTION:

Kwara State University, Ilorin

DISCIPLINE:

Education

PROGRAMME:

Mathematics Education

PROGRAMME SCORE:

69.42%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

INTERIM

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. The proportion of academic staff core to the subject area is inadequate
2.No staff of the programme benefited from staff development
3. The programme had no dedicated or shared laboratory
4. Research and collaboration is not multidisciplinary
5. Some courses have reduced credit load and some were omitted

1. The University should employ lecturers core to Mathematics Education
2.. There should be a robost staff development scheme
3. The University should have a lab for the programme for effective pedagogical skills
4. The University should ensure a robust multi-disciplinary research and collaborations
5. The University should ensure that the curriculum aligns with the CCMAS/ BMAS

The total score for the programme is 69.42%. It scored 31 (93.94%) in Academic Matters, 16 (45.71%) in Staffing, 16 (59.26%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 1 (33.33%) 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

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