NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
18/11/24
INSTITUTION:
University of Uyo
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
English Language and Literature in English
PROGRAMME SCORE:
82.50%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Language Laboratory did not meet NUC Benchmark in space. 2. The general environment is not very clean as well as lack of toilet facilities for the students. 3. Physical holdings are inadequate in number and coverage. 4. There is no functional E-Library . 5. Funding is not very adequate for the programme . 6.There is no evidence of research collaboration within and outside country
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1.Language laboratory should be more specious and be padded to control noise. 2. University should endeavor to see that there are functional toilet facilities at some designated areas on the campus. 3. More Physical library holdings should be required both in coverage and in currency. 4. University E-library needs a total reformation . subscription to database and network bandwidth should be provided. 6. University should encourage staff and students research collaboration with other institutions
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The total score for the programme is 82.50%. It scored 31 (96.88%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 6 (33.33%) 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 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