NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8th December to 10th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Kwara State University, Ilorin
DISCIPLINE:
Arts
PROGRAMME:
French
PROGRAMME SCORE:
74%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
DEFICIENCIES |
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1. The curriculum is substantially covered 2. Student handbook is available but not well publicised 3. Marking scheme is not well developed 4. Degree projects are not well supervised 5. The Language laboratory is not functional 6. There is no staff development for non-teaching staff 7. Funding is inadequate
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1. The university should ensure to cover the curriculum as stated in BMAS 2. The university should ensure that student handbook should be well publicised 3. The university should ensure that marking schemes are well developed. 4. The university should ensure projects are 5. The university should ensure that the Language laboratory is functional 6. The university should ensure that this is staff development for non-teaching staff 7. The university should provide enough funding for the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 74%. It scored 25.5 (69%) in Academic Matters, 28.75 (82%) in Staffing, 21 (76%) in Physical Facilities, 11 (61%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33%) in Funding, 3 (100%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme