Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State, Nigeria
Publication Date: 30/05/2020
Author(s): Obi Yves-Mary V., Muo M.C., Ewuim N.C.
Volume/Issue: Volume 3 , Issue 2 (2020)
Abstract:
This study evaluated the “Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State”. Two research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The population of the study is 78 academic and non-academic staff in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra state. Data, collected through questionnaire, were analyzed using descriptive statistics, table frequencies and percentages, and item by item mean in line with the research questions. Formulated hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis. The findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between periodic evaluation of academic programmes by NUC and standard of education in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. The study also found a significant positive relationship between periodic site visits by NUC and quality of physical infrastructures in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. The study recommended among others those their vice chancellors should ensure that universities and programmes are accredited to make for quality assurance.
