NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24-29-2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Uyo
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Physics Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
85%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. though marking scheme exist but most are block marking. 2. only 6 out of the 17 academic staff have benefitted from staff development programme. 3. offices are adequate and well furnished but are not spacious for professors and senior lecturer. 4. funding is inadequate.
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1. the university was advised to split marks into steps for proper understanding and clarity. 2. the university was advised to organise workshops and seminars as well as encourage staff to go for both local and foreign conferences. 3. the university was advised to allocate a more befitting office accommodation to professors and senior lecturer. 4. the university should provide more funds for the running of the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 85%. It scored 34.2 (92%) in Academic Matters, 28 (80%) in Staffing, 23.8 (88%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33%) in Funding, 1.8 (60%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100%) 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