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:
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
DISCIPLINE:
Social Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Criminology and Security Studies
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.80%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. The Programme have one innovative course in the curriculum. 2. Forensic Laboratory exist, but shared with the Psycology department. 3. The Laboratory is eqipped but still lack some specialized gadgets. 4. The grasses in within the environment are overgrown. 5. The internet connectivity in the Campus/Faculty is epileptic. 6. Funding for the programme is adequate but it can be improved. 7. Research and Collaboration exist but multidisciplinary approaches are not emphasized.
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1. The University should ensure that more innovative courses are included in the curriculum. 2. The University Should ensure tha a dedicated Forensic Laboratory is establish for the programme. 3. The University should make provisions for specialized gadgets such as Spy Watch, Cyber Glasses and Investigation Box in the Laboratory. 4. There is need to weed off the grasses within the environment. 5. The University should ensure that epileptic internet connectivity is resolved. 6. The Programme needs more funding. 7. There is need to engage the university community more in research.
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The total score for the programme is 88.80%. It scored 35 (94.59%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94.29%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2 (66.67%) in Research and Collaborations and 1 (50.00%) 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