NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8/12/24
INSTITUTION:
Novena University, Ogume
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
International Relations
PROGRAMME SCORE:
86.52%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Staff mix by rank is consistent in only two categories 2. Offices are slightly inadequate in space and requires proper furnished 3. The internet facility in the library was not strong and stable
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1. The University should ensure that staff mix by rank is consistent with Nuc guideline 2. The University should ensure that staff offices are spacious and well furnished 3. The University should ensure strong and stable internet
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The total score for the programme is 86.52%. It scored 30 (81.08%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97%) in Staffing, 14.5 (85.29%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) 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