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Üsküdar University
ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY YOUNG MINDS ACADEMY APPLICATION
AND RESEARCH CENTER REGULATION
PART ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions
Objective
ARTICLE 1 - (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to regulate the procedures and principles regarding the fields of activity, organs, and working order of the organs of Üsküdar University Young Brains Academy Application and Research Center.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, organs, duties of the organs and working style of Üsküdar University Young Brains Academy Application and Research Center.
Basis
ARTICLE 3 - (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on subparagraph (2) of subparagraph (d) of the first paragraph (d) of Article 7 and Article 14 of the Higher Education Law dated 4/11/1981 and numbered 2547.
Definitions
ARTICLE 4 - (1) In this Regulation;
a) Advisory Board: The Advisory Board of the Center,
b) Center: Üsküdar University Young Brains Academy Application and Research Center,
c) Director: Director of the Center,
ç) Rector: Rector of Üsküdar University,
d) Senate: Üsküdar University Senate,
e) University: Üsküdar University,
f) Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Center,
refers to.
PART TWO
Aims and Areas of Activity of the Center
Objectives of the Center
ARTICLE 5 - (1) The objectives of the Center are as follows:
a) To ensure that projects are produced in accordance with the hierarchy of needs among projects in order to ensure savings and efficiency in the use of funds to be provided by the European Union.
b) To promote all programs announced by the European Union from which our country can benefit and to assist in the preparation of projects within this scope.
c) To assist in the functioning of the activities related to the European Union programs and to assist in the development of projects within the scope of the programs.
ç) To evaluate and select the projects that will benefit from these programs.
d) To provide technical and administrative assistance to all units, institutions and organizations at the University that want to prepare projects, and to fulfill project leadership and consultancy duties when necessary.
e) To follow the publications of the EU and grant-making organizations and the National Agency in order to ensure the success of the projects and to forward them to the research center staff and the departments preparing the projects.
f) To evaluate the requests for finding suitable partners submitted by public institutions and non-governmental organizations and to assist these organizations in finding suitable partners to the extent possible.
Areas of activity of the Center
ARTICLE 6 - (1) In order to achieve the objectives stipulated in Article 5 of this Regulation, the Center carries out activities in the following areas
a) Increasing the demand and interest in foreign and domestic projects and programs by ensuring that projects are carried out using European Union funds.
b) To ensure the development of the projects prepared both in terms of number and content.
c) To share the mutual knowledge, experience and technologies of the member countries of the European Union and to bring new developments and scientific dimensions in public administration and civil society to the University.
ç) To assist the faculties, departments, colleges, institutes, Üsküdar University Continuing Education Center (ÜSEM), research and application centers, Brain Hospital (NPISTANBUL) and all public and non-governmental organizations that want to produce projects in finding project partners and to provide technical support in any problems encountered.
d) To ensure that projects are produced in institutions affiliated to the university.
e) To enable our institutions in disadvantaged regions that have not benefited from external projects and programs to produce projects and benefit from grant programs.
f) To carry out the necessary work as the University in order for Istanbul to be a pioneer and leader in project studies in terms of quantity and quality.
g) To strengthen inter-institutional cooperation (educational institutions, public institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations, etc.) and to establish partnerships.
ğ) To cooperate with relevant institutions on an international scale and to promote Turkey and Turkish Culture, especially in Istanbul.
h) To be informed about foreign projects and programs, the philosophy of the European Union, Turkey-EU relations, the EU's Education and Youth Policies, to follow developments and to participate in trainings on these issues.
PART THREE
Governing Bodies, Working Units and Duties of the Center
Governing bodies of the Center
ARTICLE 7 - (1) The governing bodies of the Center are as follows:
a) Director.
b) Board of Directors.
c) Advisory Board.
Director and his/her duties
ARTICLE 8 - (1) The Director is appointed by the Rector for three years from among the faculty members of the University or experts from outside the University. The Director serves as a full-time administrator. The Director whose term of office expires may be reappointed. In cases where the Director is absent from his/her duty for more than six months, his/her duty ends.
(2) The duties of the Director are as follows:
a) To represent the Center.
b) To implement the decisions taken by the Board of Directors and the work program.
c) To manage the Center in line with its objectives.
ç) To ensure coordination regarding the programs and activities implemented.
d) To prepare the annual activity report of the Center and the work program for the following year and submit it to the Rector for approval after receiving the opinion of the Board of Directors.
e) To chair the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board.
f) To prepare work programs, to propose them to the Board of Directors, to carry out, direct and supervise the working groups decided by the Board of Directors.
g) To inform the Board of Directors about the activities, plans, programs and projects of the working groups formed.
ğ) To ensure the organization, execution, guidance and supervision of training, courses, workshops, congresses, certificate programs, symposiums, seminars and similar programs and projects.
h) To submit proposals regarding the recruitment and assignment of personnel to the Rector.
(3) Deputy Directors may be appointed by the Rector to assist the Director in his/her work. When the duty of the Director ends, the duty of his/her assistants also ends.
Board of Directors and its duties
ARTICLE 9 - (1) The Board of Directors consists of the Director and at least five members to be appointed by the Rector among the University faculty members or experts in their fields. The Director chairs the meetings of the Board of Directors. The term of office of the members of the Board of Directors is three years. A member whose term of office expires may be reappointed.
(2) The Board of Directors convenes at least twice a year upon the invitation of the Director, ordinarily and extraordinarily when necessary, to discuss and decide on the agenda items prepared by the Director. The Board of Directors convenes with absolute majority and decisions are taken by majority vote.
(3) The duties of the board of directors are as follows:
a) To take decisions on the preparation and planning of training programs related to the activities of the Center, determining the conditions of participation, and ensuring the necessary coordination with the units that will provide training.
b) To determine the principles regarding the organization of the annual report and to evaluate the submitted report.
c) To determine the principles for the preparation of the work program for the next period and to evaluate the submitted report.
ç) To organize and issue training programs and certificates of participation, certificates of achievement and similar documents at the end of these programs.
Advisory Board and its duties
ARTICLE 10 - (1) The Advisory Board consists of at least five members appointed by the Rector from among the faculty members of the University and representatives of persons and organizations operating at national and international level, who carry out studies in the fields of activity of the Center or who are thought to contribute to the Center with their studies. The Advisory Board is chaired by the Director.
(2) The term of office of the Advisory Board members is three years. A member whose term expires may be reappointed. The Advisory Board convenes at least once a year upon the call of the Director.
(3) The Advisory Board makes evaluations regarding the activities of the Center and gives advisory opinions.
(4) The Advisory Board convenes regularly once a year. The Director may call the Advisory Board for an extraordinary meeting if deemed necessary. The Advisory Board convenes with the absolute majority of the total number of members.
(5) The duties of the Advisory Board are as follows:
a) To make evaluations and recommendations regarding the activities of the Center.
b) To advise the Board of Directors on activities.
c) To ensure cooperation among related institutions and to make recommendations on the activities of the Center.
Working units and their duties
ARTICLE 11 - (1) In order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities related to the Center's fields of study, permanent or temporary working units such as projects, publications, field research, public relations may be established. The units consist of relevant personnel from the University assigned to plan, coordinate and carry out the activities under the responsibility of the head of the unit or a member of the Board of Directors.
(2) Working units are established upon the proposal of the Director and the approval of the Rectorate. They convene under the chairmanship of the relevant president or the person to be assigned by the Director and make recommendations to the Directorate regarding the work carried out. The staff members in these units are assigned for the periods stipulated by the Board of Directors. The Director monitors and supervises the activities of these units. Unit members whose term expires may be reappointed by the Board of Directors.
SECTION FOUR
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Staffing needs
ARTICLE 12 - (1) The academic, technical and administrative personnel needs of the Center are met by the personnel to be assigned by the Rector upon the proposal of the Director in accordance with Article 13 of the Law No. 2547.
Expenditure Authorization
ARTICLE 13 - (1) The Rector is the expenditure authority of the Center. The Rector may delegate this authority to the Director.
Cases where there is no provision
ARTICLE 14 - (1) In cases where there are no provisions in this Regulation, the provisions of other relevant legislation and the decisions of the Senate and the Board of Directors are applied.
Effectiveness
ARTICLE 15 - (1) This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication.
Execution
ARTICLE 16 - (1) The provisions of this Regulation are executed by the Rector of Üsküdar University.
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