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From Üsküdar University
ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE 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 aims, fields of activity, organs, duties of the organs and working style of Üsküdar University Music Therapy Application and Research Center.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, organs, duties of these organs and the working style of Üsküdar University Music Therapy 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 (MÜTEM): Üsküdar University Music Therapy 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) a) To create an effective ground for research, practice and publication activities to be carried out by experts in the field related to psychological treatment as well as Music Therapy.
b) To be a learning center that aims to learn with effective and efficient methods in Psychology and Psychiatry, to provide a contemporary learning environment for researchers with the feature of being a continuously developing and learning institution in this field.
c) To have a structure that focuses on production, research and practice.
ç) To research all old and new branches spoken and written in history and today, to develop and apply methods and techniques of treatment and therapy, learning and teaching.
d) To investigate the language, history, music, literature works created by Ethnopsychology and Occupational Therapy in different geographies and the behavioral relations of Turkish culture with ethnic psychological cultures and to carry out all kinds of activities in this field.
Areas of activity of the Center
ARTICLE 6 - (1) The Center carries out the following activities in line with its objectives:
a) To be used as a complementary method in clinical areas such as neurology, cardiology, oncology, psychiatry and in the treatment of individuals with special needs. Also, to have a place in the treatment of alcohol and substance addiction.
b) To have a healing effect on diseases with Classical Turkish Music and Classical Western Music, taking into account the scientific researches conducted.
c) To realize treatment with music therapy method as one of the ways of recharging brain cells with energy.
ç) To be a branch that researches sound-human integrity and music by using movement, sound and music in order to provide psycho-prophylactic (soul-protective) effects and rehabilitation both in the person himself/herself and in the society in which he/she is located, and to feed not only the soul but also the intelligence.
d) To provide integration and harmony between body and mind.
e) To report the scientific and technical findings obtained as a result of application and research studies, and to publish them in scientific journals, books, bulletins and similar media.
f) To take the necessary measures to ensure that intellectual property rights are legally valid for the products to be obtained as a result of the work of the Center.
g) To ensure cooperation with foreign research and education institutions and international organizations such as WHO, ISH, ESH in the field of study.
ğ) To provide consultancy services on music therapy.
h) To provide consultancy services to public institutions and organizations in areas where the work of the Center is needed.
ı) To carry out other studies in accordance with the objectives of the Center as requested by the Board of Directors.
PART THREE
Organs, Working Groups and Duties of the Center
Organs of the Center
ARTICLE 7 - (1) The organs 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 among the faculty members of the University for a period of three years. 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 Executive and Advisory Boards.
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) Up to two deputy directors are appointed by the Rector upon the proposal of the director to assist the director in his/her work. When the duty of the director ends, the duty of the deputy directors also ends.
Board of Directors and its duties
ARTICLE 9 - (1) The Board of Directors consists of the Director and four members to be appointed by the Rector among the faculty members of the University. 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 the absolute majority of the total number of members 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, if they wish, from outside the University, 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.
(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 working 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 working unit or a member of the Board of Directors.
(2) Working units are established upon the proposal of the Director and approval of the Rector, convene under the chairmanship of the head of the relevant working unit or the person appointed by the Rector upon the proposal of the Director, and make recommendations to the Director regarding the work carried out. The members of the working units are appointed by the Rector for the periods stipulated by the Board of Directors. The Director monitors and supervises the activities of the study units. The term of office of a working unit member whose term of office has expired may be extended 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 recommendation of the Director according to 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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