NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
15-20 December, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu
DISCIPLINE:
Sciences
PROGRAMME:
Geology
PROGRAMME SCORE:
86%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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. 1. Grading system and penalties for exam malpractice was not included in the student’s handbook. 2. The programme had only one (1) out of four (4) innovative courses in the curriculum. 3. Classroom equipment such as chairs were inadequate.
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1. The University should ensure that grading system and penalties for exam malpractice are included in the student’s handbook.. 2. The University should provide the four (4) innovative courses in the curriculum as prescribed by the BMAS document.
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The total score for the programme is 86%. It scored 32 (86%) in Academic Matters, 33 (94%) in Staffing, 21 (77%) in Physical Facilities, 15.5 (86%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66%) in Funding, 3 (100%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100%) in Employers’ Rating. 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