Accreditation Tech Report View

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT

DATE OF VISITATION:

1-4 December 2024

INSTITUTION:

Paul University, Awka – Anambra State

DISCIPLINE:

Administration and Management

PROGRAMME:

Public Administration

PROGRAMME SCORE:

88.53%

ACCREDITATION STATUS:

FULL

DEFICIENCIES

REMEDIES

1. Classrooms furniture are not well maintained
2. Lack of evidence of research and collaboration
3. Funding not adequate

1. The university should ensure modern table and chairs are provided in the classrooms
2. The university should produce MOU as evidence for research and collaboration
3. The university should ensure that the programme is adequately funded.

The total score for the programme is 88.53%. It scored 29 (90.63%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97.14%) in Staffing, 14.5 (90.63%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 1 (33.33%) 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