NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
25th to 27th November 2024
INSTITUTION:
Nasarawa State University Keffi
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Political Science
PROGRAMME SCORE:
85.32%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. There were cases of Block Marking in the grading of students scripts. 2. It was observed that Staff Development Programme exits, but 49% of Academic staff are yet to benefit from the staff development programme. 3. The Staff Offices were inadequate in space, number and furnishing.
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1. Marking Scheme should be well developed. 2. All the academic should be encouraged to benefit from the staff development programme. 3. Adequate Staff Offices should be provided and furnished with cabinet.
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The total score for the programme is 85.32%. It scored 29 (90.63%) in Academic Matters, 30 (85.71%) in Staffing, 12 (75.00%) in Physical Facilities, 16 (88.89%) 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