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NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A.        SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

22-11-24

INSTITUTION:

Al-Qalam University, Katsina

DISCIPLINE:

Sciences

PROGRAMME:

Chemistry

PROGRAMME SCORE:

89.20%

 

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

 

FULL

 

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Inclusion of less than 3 innovative courses in the curriculum over & above the minimum core compulsory courses as stipulated in the BMAS.
2. Inconsistency of marking schemes and bulk allocation of marks.
3. 33.3% of academic staff have not benefitted from staff development

 

1. The University should ensure the inclusion of 4 or more additional/innovative courses over & above the minimum core compulsory courses as stipulated in the BMAS.
2. The University must ensure consistency in the marking scheme for the programme.
3. The University should ensure that all academic staff benefits for staff development programme

 

The total score for the programme is 89.20%. It scored 29.5 (79.73%)  in Academic Matters, 30 (85.71%) in Staffing, 27 (100.00%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) 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