NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
12th – 15th December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Gregory University, Uturu
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
International Relations
PROGRAMME SCORE:
90.83%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. Academic regulations are not contained in the student’s Handbook. 2. The quality assurance system in the University is ineffective. 3. There is weak Internet connectivity in the e-library. 4. Funding for the programme is inadequate
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1. The university should ensure that academic regulations are contained in the student’s Handbook. 3. The University should provide strong Internet connectivity in the e-library. 4. The programme should be adequately funded. .
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The total score for the programme is 90.83%. It scored 29 (90.63%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97%) in Staffing, 15 (93.75%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) 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