NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
8th to 12th December 2024
INSTITUTION:
Novena University, Ogume
DISCIPLINE:
Computing
PROGRAMME:
Information Systems
PROGRAMME SCORE:
81.82%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. Standard of Test did not cover the curriculum. 2. Practical work is not adequately covered the curriculum . 3. Internal quality assurance does not exist at all levels 4. Staff mix by rank met only in one category which is Professorial level 5. Laboratory Space meets below 70% of the NUC standard. 7. Classroom equipment are not adequate and not well maintained 8. Academic staff office is not adequate in space and not well maintained . 9. Library holdings are not very adequate in number and currency. 10. Funding is not adequate
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1. Some indept coverage is required to improve since there are few animals in place. 5. A more spacious laboratory is needed for the programme 10. More funds should be allocated to the department.
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The total score for the programme is 81.82%. It scored 27 (81.82%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94.29%) in Staffing, 19 (70.37%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 1 (33.33%) 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