NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
21st November 2024
INSTITUTION:
Rivers State University
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
French
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.52%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Academic Staff offices are not well furnished with filing cabinet 2. The slow internet connectivity impedes access to e-books and journals by students and staff of the programme.
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1. Standard (spacious) well-furnished offices should be provided for the academic staff of the programme. 2. The University should ensure that internet connectivity is improved upon by increasing the bandwidth.
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The total score for the programme is 90.52%. It scored 26 (93%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) 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