NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
26th to 30th November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Alex Ekwueme University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State
DISCIPLINE:
Education
PROGRAMME:
Chemistry Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
85.98%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. Examination Malpractice and consequences are not 2. Marking scheme exist but fairly developed. 3. 50% of Student did not demonstrate good 4. The Staff mix by rank did not follow the NUC 5. Students Course evaluation was mainly on 6. The Department do not have a qualified 7. Laboratory space for the programme is small in 8. Office accommodation is small in space, some 9. Environment is safe but bushy around the 10. Internet connectivity to the e-library does not 11. Funding of the programme is not adequate
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1. The University should ensure that Examination 2. Marking scheme should be well developed 3. The University should improve on students soft 4. The University should strive to attain the Staff mix 5. The University should ensure that students’ 6. The University should employ a qualified 7. Laboratory space for the programme is small in 8. The University should provide bigger office space, 9. The University should constantly clear the bushes 10. Internet connectivity should cover all areas of the 11. The programme should be adequately funded
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The total score for the programme is 85.98%. It scored 34.25 (92.57%) in Academic Matters, 30.0 (90.91%) in Staffing, 19.25 (71.30%) in Physical Facilities, 15.50 (86.11%) in Library. The programme scored 1.75 (58.33%) 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