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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:

26-29-11-2024

INSTITUTION:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

DISCIPLINE:

Education

PROGRAMME:

Adult and Continuing Education

PROGRAMME SCORE:

82.40%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. inadequate space for academic staff offices
2. The staff mix by rank met in only one of the NUC guidelines
3. The Journals in the library are inadequate

1. There should be adequate space for academic staff offices
2. The staff mix by rank should be consistent with the NUC guidelines in all categories
3. Adequate Journals especially international journals should be provided in the library for the program

The total score for the programme is 82.40%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 31 (88%) in Staffing, 19 (70.37%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) 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