NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8/12/24 – 11/12/24
INSTITUTION:
Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Biotechnology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.2%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The scope of practical work done does not cover the curriculum of the programme. 2. The proportion of academic staff core to the subject area is 57%. 3. Academic staff offices for professorial cadre are slightly inadequate in space.
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1. The University should ensure that the scope of students practical work done covers the curriculum of the programme. 2. The Institution is advised to ensure that academic staff core to the subject area account for 70% of teaching staff need or more. 3. The University should provide adequate office space for academic staff on professorial cadre.
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The total score for the programme is 92.2%. It scored 37 (95.9%) in Academic Matters, 33 (82%) in Staffing, 27 (96.2%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (66.6%) 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