NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
01/12/2024
INSTITUTION:
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Statistics
PROGRAMME SCORE:
91.20%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The curriculum contains no innovative courses. 2. The proportion of staff core to the subject area provided for 74%.
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1. The University should ensure that the curriculum is enriched by the addition of at least four innovative courses without exceeding the maximum credit load. 2. The University should ensure that the proportion of academic staff core to the subject area provides for 75% or more of the teaching staff needs.
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The total score for the programme is 91.20%. It scored 34 (91.89%) in Academic Matters, 29 (82.86%) in Staffing, 27 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) 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