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:
Physics Education
PROGRAMME SCORE:
85.47%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1. 10 out of the 15 students enrolled for the 2. Examination Malpractice and consequences are 3. 50% of Student did not demonstrate good 4. The Department do not have a qualified 5. Some of the weighing balance and dissecting kits 6. The classroom is not well maintained. Some fans 7. Office accommodation is small in size, some 8. Environment is safe but bushy around the 9. Internet connectivity to the e-library does not 10. Funding of the programme is not adequate
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1. The University should ensure that all the students 2. The University should ensure that Examination 3. The University should align their teaching to 4. The University should employ a qualified 5. The University should ensure that all the kits is 6. The University should repair the faulty fans and 7. The University should provide bigger office space, 8. The University should constantly clear the bushes 9. Internet connectivity should cover all areas of the 10. The programme should be adequately funded
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The total score for the programme is 85.47%. It scored 31.875 (86.15%) in Academic Matters, 32.5 (98%) in Staffing, 20 (74.07%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 1.5 (50.00%) in Funding, 2.25 (75.00%) 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