NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
25th – 28th November 2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Calabar
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Library and Information Science Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.40%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. No dedicated classrooms due to the structural failure of the Main Library where all dedicated classrooms were located.
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1. The University should ensure dedicated classrooms is provided for the programmes
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The total score for the programme is 90.40%. It scored 36 (97.2%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94.2%) in Staffing, 21 (77.7%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.8%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.6%) in Funding, 3 (100%) 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