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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:

28th – 30th November 2024

INSTITUTION:

Rivers State University

DISCIPLINE:

Education

PROGRAMME:

Library and Information Science Education

PROGRAMME SCORE:

94.96%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Cataloguing and Classification Laboratory is inadequate
2. The Laboratory does not have current tools for cataloguing and classification

1. The University should provide a dedicated Laboratory for Cataloguing and Classification.
2. The University should ensure all current tools for cataloguing and classification is provided for the programme

The total score for the programme is 94.96%. It scored 30 (96.77%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) 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