NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
15/12/2024-17/12/2024
INSTITUTION:
University of Ibadan
DISCIPLINE:
Agriculture
PROGRAMME:
Forestry and Wildlife Management
PROGRAMME SCORE:
91.4%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Only 58% of academic staff have benefited from the staff development programme in past three years. 2. The classroom space available does not meet the space standard specified in the BMAS . 3. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. The should ensure that all academic staff in the Department benefits in the staff development programme. 2. The University is advised to provide adequate classrooms for students in the programme. 3. The University is encouraged to provide adequate funding for the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 91.4%. It scored 37 (95.9%) in Academic Matters, 33 (88%) in Staffing, 27 (92.8%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (94.4%) in Library. The programme scored 3 (33.3%) 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