NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
1st to 3rd December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Hallmark University, Ijebi Itele, Ogun
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Microbiology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
86.18%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1.Samples of students interviewed by the panel members on practical skills acquisition relevant to the programme, response were not satisfactory. 3.Staff Offices are inadequate in facilities like office cabinets.
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1.The university should improve on teaching methodology as regards to the skills acquisition relevant to the proramme. 2.The university should ensure that at least more than 70% of the non teaching staff benefit from staff development programme. 3. The university should ensure that office cabinets are provided and are adequate in number.
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The total score for the programme is 86.18%. It scored 33 (89.19%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97%) in Staffing, 20 (74.07%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 0 (0.00%) 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