Boards, Committees, and Working Groups

Boards and Committees

Members

Responsibilities

Department Accreditation Board

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yılmaz ÇOBAN

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Mine ÇOMAK GÖÇER

Assist. Prof. Dr. Serap KOCAOĞLU CENKCİ

Lect. Dr. Kübra YILDIRIM

Res. Assist. Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

Duygu HARBELİOĞLU (Student)

·      To plan, implement, and monitor the department’s accreditation process.

·      To evaluate the alignment of program outcomes, course learning outcomes, and assessment and evaluation systems.

·      To analyze feedback obtained from graduates, students, academic staff, and external stakeholders, and to develop improvement plans.

·      To coordinate correspondence and reporting with accreditation bodies.

·      To conduct quality assurance activities and prepare periodic self-evaluation reports.

·      To develop action plans to address deficiencies identified during the accreditation process and monitor their implementation.

Advisory Board

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

·      To plan, implement, and monitor the activities of the department advisory board.

·      To organize board meetings at least once a year, prepare the meeting agenda, and ensure the participation of members.

·      To collect and evaluate stakeholder opinions regarding the department’s curriculum, internship practices, graduate profile, and sectoral requirements.

·      To share the feedback obtained with academic staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program.

·      To submit meeting minutes, recommendation reports, and decisions to the department chair and the faculty dean’s office.

·      To coordinate the development of internship, practical training, and research opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders.

·      To ensure that advisory board activities are conducted and documented in accordance with accreditation standards.

Strategic Planning Subcommittee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Lect. Dr. Oğuz ÖZTÜRK

Res. Assist. Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM

Duygu HARBELİOĞLU (Student)

·      To conduct the department’s strategic planning activities in alignment with the university’s overall strategic plan and quality policies.

·      To carry out the department’s current situation analysis (e.g., SWOT analysis, stakeholder analysis, performance indicators).

·      To coordinate the process of defining the mission, vision, core values, strategic objectives, and targets.

·      To identify and prioritize activities and projects aimed at achieving the objectives and targets defined within the strategic plan.

·      To establish performance indicators and monitor the level of achievement of strategic goals.

·      To regularly monitor the implementation of the strategic plan, evaluate outcomes, and prepare revision proposals when necessary.

·      To incorporate stakeholder opinions, as well as recommendations from the department's academic board and advisory board, into the strategic planning process.

·      To ensure that activities carried out in line with the strategic plan are aligned with the annual activity reports.

·      To prepare action plans and performance evaluation reports related to the planning period and submit them to the department chair.

·      To ensure that the strategic planning process is conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency, participation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Faculty Quality Board Subcommittee

Prof. Dr. Ece ŞİMŞEK

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hülya KAMARLI ALTUN

Lect. Dr. Kübra YILDIRIM

Res. Assist. Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM

Sevgi ÇALHAN (Student)

·      To ensure the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality assurance system at the unit level.

·      To monitor the alignment between the faculty’s strategic plan and its quality objectives.

·      To coordinate the preparation of self-evaluation reports related to education, research, and administrative processes (Faculty Self-Evaluation Report – FÖDR).

·      To monitor the implementation of quality processes at both program and unit levels and to plan necessary corrective and preventive actions.

·      To organize activities (such as workshops and seminars) that enhance quality awareness across all academic units within the faculty.

·      To evaluate feedback from students, graduates, and external stakeholders and develop improvement recommendations.

·      To regularly report on Faculty Quality Assurance activities to the University Quality Board.

·      To work in coordination with relevant departments during accreditation processes and ensure the preparation of required documentation.

Education Subcommittee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hülya KAMARLI ALTUN

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

Duygu HARBELİOĞLU (Student)

Selen SAKAR (Student)

·      To regularly review the department’s course plans and program content.

·      To ensure alignment between course learning outcomes and program outcomes.

·      To develop proposals regarding the introduction of new courses, the removal of existing courses, or modifications to course content.

·      To ensure that educational activities are conducted in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process.

·      To ensure that program qualifications, ECTS workloads, and course information packages are kept up to date within the scope of the Bologna Process.

·      To evaluate feedback related to education received from students, graduates, and employers.

·      To develop recommendations to improve the quality of education and submit them to the Department Board.

·      To conduct activities aimed at the continuous improvement of the program in line with the principles of sustainable education.

Department Alumni Committee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Lect. Dr. Kübra YILDIRIM

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

·      To establish and maintain a sustainable alumni communication network.

·      To create and regularly update a database containing alumni contact and employment information.

·      To collect feedback from alumni and contribute to the improvement of the education process.

·      To collaborate with the Education Committee to support the evaluation of program outcomes.

·      To organize events such as career days, seminars, mentoring programs, and similar activities with alumni.

·      To develop cooperation opportunities with institutions and organizations where alumni are employed.

·      To prepare an annual alumni monitoring and activity report and submit it to the department chair.

·      To manage social media platforms, the department website, or email groups used for communication with alumni.

·      To encourage active participation of alumni in departmental activities.

·      To support the collection and reporting of alumni data during accreditation processes.

Department Course Equivalency and Transfer Committee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Mine ÇOMAK GÖÇER

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

·      The committee carries out course exemption, equivalency, and adaptation procedures for students transferring through horizontal or vertical transfer.

·      It reviews students’ transcripts, course contents, and curriculum information to evaluate the equivalency of their previous education with the courses in the current program.

·      It prepares exemption decisions for courses deemed equivalent and records them with justification in official minutes.

·      It determines students’ missing or excess courses and prepares individualized adaptation programs.

·      It ensures that all procedures are conducted in accordance with Akdeniz University’s Directive on Horizontal and Vertical Transfers, Course Exemptions, and Adaptation Procedures.

·      It submits committee decisions to the Dean’s Office for approval by the Faculty or Department Administrative Board.

·      It ensures that decision minutes, equivalency tables, and student files are properly recorded and archived.

·      It coordinates with student affairs, the department chair, and academic advisors to ensure an efficient flow of information.

·      It updates course equivalency criteria in line with curriculum updates and regulatory changes.

·      It ensures that all evaluation processes adhere to the principles of academic ethics, transparency, fairness, and equality.

·      At the end of each academic year, it prepares an activity report on the committee’s work and submits it to the department chair and the faculty administration.

Department Promotion Committee

Assist. Prof. Dr. Serap KOCAOĞLU CENKCİ

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

Selen SAKAR (Student)

·      To plan and coordinate activities aimed at promoting the department’s educational programs, academic staff, physical facilities, and academic activities.

·      To represent the department during university promotion days, high school visits, and online promotional events, and to ensure the preparation of promotional materials.

·      To support the organization of information meetings for prospective students.

·      To collaborate with academic staff and students in preparing visual materials, texts, and videos to be used in departmental promotional activities.

·      To evaluate feedback from prospective students, alumni, and stakeholders and develop suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of promotional activities.

·      To encourage the sharing of success stories of the department’s alumni and students in promotional activities.

Graduation and Oath Ceremony Organization Committee

Assist. Prof. Dr. Serap KOCAOĞLU CENKCİ

Assist. Prof. Dr. Emel KAYNAKCI

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

·      To plan and implement the preparations for the graduation ceremony and ensure that the process proceeds in an orderly manner.

·      To coordinate with the faculty administration to determine the date, venue, and program flow of the ceremony.

·      To prepare the lists of students and academic staff participating in the ceremony and monitor their attendance.

·      To coordinate the preparation of stage arrangements, seating plans, posters, banners, invitations, music, and presentation materials to be used during the ceremony.

·      To organize the procurement and distribution of graduation materials such as gowns, caps, and name badges to students.

·      To plan the graduation rehearsal and assign responsibilities to the academic and administrative staff who will take part on the ceremony day.

·      To provide the necessary information and guidance for students, presenters, or volunteers who will take part in the ceremony.

Department Erasmus Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Ece ŞİMŞEK

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

Academic and Administrative Duties

·      To manage student and staff mobility processes within the scope of the Erasmus+ program at the departmental level.

·      To contribute to the preparation, renewal, and monitoring of bilateral agreements in cooperation with the Erasmus Institutional Coordination Office.

·      To introduce partner universities available for Erasmus+ mobility and organize information meetings for students and staff.

·      To contribute to determining the academic criteria used in student and staff selection processes.

Student Mobility Process

·      To provide guidance to students applying for Erasmus+ during the application, selection, placement, and mobility stages.

·      To guide students in preparing their Learning Agreements and assist with course matching procedures.

·      To manage course recognition, credit transfer (ECTS), and academic evaluation processes for incoming and outgoing students.

·      To review transcripts of returning students, ensure recognition of completed courses, and record them in the student information system.

·      To collect student satisfaction data and feedback in order to contribute to quality improvement.

Communication and Coordination

·      To ensure effective communication between the Erasmus Institutional Coordination Office, the department chair, and academic staff.

·      To coordinate correspondence and information exchange with international partner institutions.

·      To manage all correspondence, documentation, and record-keeping related to Erasmus activities.

·      To regularly inform department students about announcements related to Erasmus processes.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

·      To ensure that Erasmus activities are conducted in accordance with quality standards and to prepare annual activity reports.

·      To provide regular updates to the Faculty Quality Board and the International Relations Office regarding ongoing activities.

·      To submit improvement suggestions related to Erasmus processes to the Quality Board and relevant administrative units.

Disability Advisor for Students

Assist. Prof. Dr. Emel KAYNAKCI

·      To assess the individual needs of students with disabilities and coordinate with relevant academic and administrative units to ensure their equal and accessible participation in educational processes.

·      To monitor the planning and implementation of accommodations appropriate to the student’s disability status (e.g., exam adjustments, accessibility of course materials, and physical environment arrangements).

·      To maintain regular communication with the student with a disability, identify academic, social, or physical accessibility challenges, and develop appropriate solutions.

·      To inform academic staff about the student’s needs and provide guidance on necessary accommodations.

·      To work in cooperation with the University Disability Support Unit to ensure the proper implementation of official procedures (reports, documentation, accommodation forms, etc.).

·      To contribute to the preparation of departmental announcements, trainings, or information activities aimed at increasing disability awareness.

·      To regularly evaluate the student’s progress and changing needs, propose improvements when necessary, and document the process through annual reports.

Department Representative to the Career Center

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Assist. Prof. Dr. Emel KAYNAKCI

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

·      To ensure communication and coordination between the Career Center and the department.

·      To contribute to informing department students about career planning, professional development, and employment opportunities.

·      To assist in planning career days, seminars, workshops, and training activities that support students’ professional orientation.

·      To contribute to establishing communication with alumni and employers, providing data to the alumni tracking system, and collecting feedback.

·      To announce Career Center activities at the departmental level in order to facilitate students’ access to career counseling, internship, and employment opportunities.

·      To support activities aimed at raising students’ awareness about CV preparation, interview techniques, job application processes, and professional communication.

·      To contribute on behalf of the department to projects, surveys, and research activities conducted by the Career Center.

·      To coordinate meetings that allow alumni to share their professional experiences with students (e.g., alumni talks, mentoring programs).

·      To identify the career development needs of department students and ensure that these needs are communicated to the Career Center.

·      To ensure that the activities carried out are documented in accordance with quality assurance processes and reported to the department chair.

Assessment and Evaluation Subcommittee

Prof. Dr. Ece ŞİMŞEK

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

Res. Assist. Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

·      Planning of Assessment and Evaluation Processes

·      To ensure that the assessment and evaluation methods used across the faculty/department (exams, projects, assignments, performance tasks, etc.) are aligned with learning outcomes.

·      To monitor the alignment between the assessment components included in course information forms (syllabi) and the program qualifications.

·      To evaluate the diversity and effectiveness of assessment tools used in different courses.

·      To ensure that the principles of fairness, validity, and reliability are maintained in exams, assignments, projects, and other assessment activities.

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·      Implementation and Monitoring

·      To monitor assessment and evaluation practices at the faculty/department level, identify problems, and develop solution proposals.

·      To contribute to the preparation of guidelines related to examination and evaluation processes.

·      To provide guidance and training support to academic staff on assessment and evaluation techniques.

·      To ensure that student feedback regarding evaluation processes is collected.

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·      Quality Assurance and Development

·      To analyze the level of achievement of program learning outcomes and provide data for quality improvement processes.

·      To work in coordination with the Faculty Quality Board and the Department Quality Representative to ensure the continuous improvement of the assessment and evaluation system.

·      To contribute to teaching quality reports by examining student performance data (e.g., averages, pass rates, learning outcome analyses).

·      To propose improvements to assessment and evaluation methods based on feedback from alumni and stakeholders.

Student Orientation and Development Committee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Res. Assist. Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM

·      To plan and implement orientation activities aimed at facilitating the adaptation process of newly enrolled students to the department.

·      To develop and implement activities that support students’ academic, social, and personal adjustment.

·      To coordinate the provision of information to students about the department’s academic structure, course plan, advising system, and university facilities.

·      To collect feedback from students on issues such as education, advising, internships, and social activities in order to identify their needs.

·      To organize seminars, workshops, career planning sessions, and professional awareness activities that support student development.

·      To develop solutions for students’ adaptation or motivation problems in cooperation with academic advisors.

·      To contribute to the development of support programs aimed at strengthening the social and academic skills of students in the department.

·      To maintain communication with student representatives and alumni in order to support the continuous improvement of the student experience.

·      To prepare an annual report on the committee’s activities and submit it to the department chair.

·      To ensure that all activities are carried out and documented in accordance with quality assurance and accreditation processes.

Social Committee

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

·      To plan, implement, and evaluate social activities that strengthen interaction between students and academic staff within the department.

·      To organize activities that enhance students’ sense of belonging to the department.

·      To develop projects that increase the social and cultural visibility of the department and contribute to the preparation of related announcements.

·      To use the department’s social media accounts in line with institutional identity and communication principles by sharing event announcements and contributing to content production that increases visibility.

·      To manage documentation, reporting, and feedback processes related to the activities carried out.

Student Representative Election Committee

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

·      To collect students’ opinions, suggestions, and expectations regarding the educational process of the program and communicate them to the committee.

·      To take an active role in processes aimed at improving student satisfaction.

·      To attend committee meetings regularly and ensure that the decisions taken are communicated to students appropriately.

·      To contribute to informing students and supporting survey and evaluation activities during the accreditation process.

·      To develop improvement suggestions regarding program outcomes, curriculum, teaching methods, internship practices, and student support services.

·      To contribute to the evaluation process as a student representative with an impartial and objective perspective.

·      To fulfill the duties assigned by the committee in a timely and complete manner.

Professional Practice Committee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hülya KAMARLI ALTUN

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

Selen SAKAR (Student)

Efe Can GÖZÜBÜYÜK (Student)

·      To request the list of students who have completed the third year and will participate in professional practice courses in the following academic year from the instructor responsible for the course.

·      To ensure that students who have completed the third year and will participate in professional practice courses receive Occupational Health and Safety training.

·      To plan, coordinate, and monitor the processes of all professional practice courses conducted within the department.

·      To evaluate the suitability of institutions where professional practice will take place (e.g., hospitals, community health centers, hospital kitchens, student cafeterias, private institutions) and manage collaboration processes.

·      To ensure that permission procedures for students participating in professional practice courses are carried out and to coordinate between relevant units.

·      To develop and update standard forms (e.g., practice logbook, evaluation form, checklists) used to assess students’ performance during the practice process.

·      To organize meetings with external stakeholders (dietitians) at the institutions where the professional practice course will take place before the semester begins and to monitor students throughout the semester in coordination with these stakeholders.

·      To ensure that orientation sessions and information meetings for students are organized by the course instructor before the practice begins and to archive related documentation.

·      To evaluate problems, needs, or non-compliance issues that arise during the practice process and develop effective solutions.

·      To monitor the alignment of professional practice activities with program outcomes and course learning outcomes.

·      To collect and analyze feedback from students, academic staff, and partner institutions after the completion of the practice process.

·      To prepare a professional practice evaluation report at the end of each semester and submit it to the department chair.

·      To ensure that all professional practice documentation (reports, evaluation forms, evidence files) is properly archived.

Course Schedule and Exam Timetable Committee

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülsüm Gizem TOPAL

·      To prepare the weekly course schedule of the department in accordance with the academic calendar and the faculty’s overall planning.

·      To ensure a balanced and feasible distribution of courses by considering instructors’ teaching loads, classroom and laboratory availability, and the schedule intensity of student groups.

·      To plan course hours and make necessary arrangements to prevent scheduling conflicts in compulsory and elective courses.

·      To submit the prepared course schedule for approval by sharing it with academic staff and the department chair.

·      To evaluate requests from academic staff and students regarding the course schedule and prepare justified proposals for changes when necessary.

·      To plan the dates of midterm, final, and make-up examinations for departmental courses in accordance with the academic calendar.

·      To ensure a fair distribution of examinations by considering the schedules of both instructors and students when determining exam dates.

·      To organize the examination timetable in a way that prevents exam conflicts on the same day or in consecutive time slots.

·      To submit the prepared examination schedule for approval by sharing it with academic staff and the department chair.

·      To cooperate with the faculty examination coordination unit to ensure that exam dates are aligned with the faculty-wide schedule.

·      To evaluate requests from academic staff or students regarding exam dates and propose changes when justified.

·      To ensure that the examination planning process follows the principles of fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.

·      To document all course scheduling and examination planning processes and submit a report on the committee’s activities to the department chair at the end of each semester.

Department Website Coordinator

Lect. Dr. Hatice Gözde HOSTA YAVUZ

Res. Assist. Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM

·      To ensure that the academic, administrative, and student information content on the department website is up to date and regularly reviewed.

·      To publish information related to education, research, events, announcements, and committee activities in a timely manner.

·      To prepare and revise website content in accordance with institutional identity standards and organize its visual and textual formats.

·      To develop and implement a digital content strategy aimed at increasing the department’s national and international visibility.

·      To ensure compliance with web accessibility standards and to regularly report on digital archiving and update processes.

Internal Control Standards Compliance Action Plan Working Group

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gülşah SÜTÇÜ UÇMAK

(Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation)

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

İsa GÖK

(Administrative Staff)

·      To carry out planning, implementation, and monitoring activities to ensure that the institution’s internal control system complies with the Public Internal Control Standards.

·      To evaluate existing processes related to the internal control system and identify strengths as well as areas requiring improvement.

·      To prepare the Internal Control Standards Compliance Action Plan, monitor its implementation, and make necessary updates.

·      To conduct risk assessments and determine the measures required to ensure that activities are carried out effectively, economically, and efficiently.

·      To ensure that duties, authorities, and responsibilities are clearly defined; that procedures are documented in writing; and that control activities are implemented in accordance with established standards.

·      To present the results of the action plan and progress reports prepared by the working group to senior management at regular intervals.

·      To develop solutions to address problems encountered during the implementation process.

·      To ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency, accountability, traceability, and continuous improvement.

Department Coordinator for Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Projects

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hülya KAMARLI ALTUN

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Assist. Prof. Dr. Emel KAYNAKCI

Lect. Dr. Kübra YILDIRIM

·      The coordination unit carries out its duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Akdeniz University Directive on Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Projects.

·      It performs the tasks requested by the Faculty of Health Sciences Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Projects Unit Coordinator and prepares the relevant departmental documents.

·      In accordance with the directive, it requests that instructors responsible for the Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Projects course prepare project application forms and establish agreements with the institutions where the projects will be implemented within the specified deadlines.

·      It evaluates project applications submitted by instructors teaching the course in accordance with the directive and submits the approved projects, together with the evaluation forms, to the Department Chair.

·      It follows the process of obtaining Department Board decisions regarding the evaluation forms submitted to the Department Chair.

·      It participates in meetings organized to evaluate projects that will be submitted to the Faculty Administrative Board by the Unit Coordinator.

·      It monitors the implementation and timely completion of projects approved by the Faculty Administrative Board.

·      At the end of the relevant semester, it ensures that presentations of the completed Social Responsibility and Community Engagement Projects course are conducted and evaluated.

·      It ensures that the same procedures are followed for other social responsibility and community engagement projects planned and carried out by department faculty members and students outside the scope of the course.

Research Assistant Representative

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

·      To convey the opinions, experiences, and needs of research assistants regarding educational processes to the committee.

·      To provide suggestions for improvement in areas such as course practices, laboratory management, assessment and evaluation processes, and student feedback.

·      To contribute to quality assurance, program outcomes, and curriculum development activities.

·      To participate in committee meetings and act as a liaison in communicating decisions to research assistants.

·      To take an active role in reporting, data collection, and documentation processes required for accreditation.

·      To identify areas for improvement related to faculty workload, advising processes, and academic support services.

·      To fulfill the duties assigned by the committee in a timely manner in accordance with academic ethics and responsibility.

Institutional Emergency Team

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Mine ÇOMAK GÖÇER

İsa GÖK

(Administrative Staff)

·      To ensure rapid and coordinated response in case of fire, earthquake, flood, gas leak, medical emergencies, and other emergency situations that may occur within the institution.

·      To prepare and update emergency action plans and ensure that they are communicated to all staff members.

·      To assign responsibilities to emergency teams (e.g., fire response, evacuation, first aid) and coordinate activities among these teams.

·      To ensure the safe evacuation of the building and regularly monitor evacuation routes and assembly points.

·      To ensure periodic inspection of emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency lighting, alarm systems) and report any deficiencies.

·      To plan and conduct emergency response, fire safety, and evacuation drills for staff members and evaluate their outcomes.

·      To maintain communication with internal and, when necessary, external stakeholders (e.g., emergency services, AFAD, fire department, security, administrative units) during emergency response.

·      To conduct post-incident evaluations, prepare reports, and develop recommendations for improvement.

Department Events Committee

Prof. Dr. Ece ŞİMŞEK

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün SEREMET KÜRKLÜ

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merve Şeyda KARAÇİL ERMUMCU

Lect. Dr. Kübra YILDIRIM

Res. Assist. Dr. Gülen SUNA

Res. Assist. Dr. Aslıhan ALPASLAN

**Responsibilities Related to Scientific Events**

* To plan, support, and coordinate scientific activities such as symposiums, panels, conferences, workshops, seminars, student congresses, and competitions organized at the faculty/unit level.

* To encourage students’ active participation in scientific events and support activities such as presentations, posters, projects, and volunteer involvement.

* To monitor whether scientific activities conducted by faculty members comply with established quality standards.

* To evaluate the outcomes of events and provide data for quality improvement processes.

* To prepare the annual calendar of scientific events organized at the faculty level and submit it for the Dean’s approval.

* To promote collaboration with external stakeholders (industry, public institutions, NGOs, etc.) for scientific events.

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**Responsibilities Related to Student Advising**

* To ensure the effective functioning of the advising system that supports students’ academic, personal, and career development.

* To organize information, guidance, and orientation activities for academic advisors.

* To coordinate the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of advising activities.

* To support students in processes related to academic performance, attendance, course selection, and career planning.

* To analyze student satisfaction surveys, advising feedback, and improvement suggestions, and report them to the Faculty Quality Board.

* To hold meetings with student representatives when necessary and develop recommendations addressing academic and social needs.