NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
3rd April to 10th March 2025
INSTITUTION:
Al-Qalam University, Katsina
DISCIPLINE:
Administration and Management
PROGRAMME:
Information Resource Management
PROGRAMME SCORE:
91.00%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
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1. Practical works do not cover the curriculum 2. Marks on exam scripts are not adequately described 3. Non-teaching staff number for the programme are not adequate in number
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1. The University should ensure that Practical works adequately cover the curriculum 2. The University should ensure proper description of marks on the exam scripts 3. The University should employ more non-teaching staff to complement the available teaching staff
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The total score for the programme is 91.00%. It scored 16 (88.89%) in Academic Matters, 31 (96.88%) in Staffing, 25 (92.59%) in Physical Facilities, 15 (83.33%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, (%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) 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