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Üsküdar University
ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY PEOPLE-ORIENTED COMMUNICATION 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 the working style of the organs of Üsküdar University Human-Oriented Communication 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 Human Centered Communication 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 Human-Oriented Communication 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 contribute academically to the field of communication by conducting both scientific and practical research and developing projects.
b) To contribute to the development of academic and social sensitivity in the field of communication by developing joint projects with various institutions and organizations and non-governmental organizations at national and international level, and organizing seminars, symposiums and conferences at national and international level.
c) To support the development of university-society cooperation by giving seminars on effective communication, diction, speaking techniques, corporate communication, political communication, etc.
ç) To contribute to the development of university-industry cooperation by contacting institutions and organizations operating with public or private sector structuring, and by giving seminars in the form of package programs on effective communication, diction, speaking techniques, stress management, corporate communication, etc. in case of need.
d) To contribute to the social and cultural development of the country by developing various social responsibility projects (radio-television programs, preparation of content for print media, etc.) with media circles operating at national or local level.
e) In cooperation with the Faculty of Communication, to organize a number of activities (meetings, seminars, symposiums, conferences, etc.) to reinforce students' education and training.
f) To provide practical training support to the students of the Faculty of Communication through a number of courses and seminars.
Areas of activity of the Center
ARTICLE 6 - (1) The Center carries out activities in the following areas in order to achieve the objectives stipulated in Article 5 of this Regulation:
a) To create the opportunity to carry out some practical studies within the Center based on the field of communication sciences, to develop projects in this context, to prepare the environment for the publication of books, magazines or bulletins.
b) To create an environment for co-productions (documentaries, short-length films, etc.) with various private or public institutions and organizations by using the technical facilities of the University (radio and television studio), with the participation of faculty members and students of the Faculty of Communication.
c) To carry out various studies for the improvement of human-oriented communication and social communication by contacting private or public organizations.
ç) To create areas of cooperation at various levels by contacting professional organizations such as national or international associations, unions and societies operating in the field of communication.
d) To develop various projects in cooperation with public institutions.
e) To develop and implement social responsibility projects that will contribute to the development of a more sensitive and conscious society about the use of media and social media.
f) To carry out training activities for private or legal persons to improve people-oriented communication.
g) To provide training and consultancy services to private or public institutions and organizations in case of need and for a fee.
ğ) To purchase or sell services when necessary to make the functioning of the Center more efficient.
h) To carry out other activities deemed necessary by the Board of Directors in line with the needs of the University.
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 may convene ordinarily 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, 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 members of 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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