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Üsküdar University
ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES 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 aims, fields of activity, governing bodies, duties and working methods of Üsküdar University Postcolonial Studies Application and Research Center.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, governing bodies and duties of these bodies of Üsküdar University Postcolonial Studies 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 (PAMER): Üsküdar University Postcolonial Studies 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 combat the inaccuracies and prejudices in the Western perspective on the East.
b) To ensure that research and practice activities that put postcolonial theory at its center are carried out.
c) To develop a postcolonial perspective and support research areas in a number of related disciplines and different fields of study within the University, ranging from history, geography, linguistics, theology and gender studies.
ç) To contribute to the knowledge produced in the fields of theory and practice in the theory of international relations in relation to Turkey and the region in which it is located from a postcolonial perspective.
d) To carry out awareness-raising and information activities within the University on the production of knowledge centered on postcolonial theory.
e) To carry out activities for the training of cadres who will carry out postcolonial studies.
Areas of activity of the Center
ARTICLE 6 - (1) In order to achieve the objectives stipulated in Article 5 of this Bylaw, the Center carries out activities in the following areas
a) To carry out, have carried out, participate in and support research and study projects on all direct or indirect issues related to postcolonial theory in and outside Turkey.
b) To provide courses and seminars on postcolonial theory at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels at the University,
c) To conduct investigations and research on the subject in line with requests from public institutions and other legal entities, and to provide training and consultancy services,
ç) To publish, commission and encourage publications, and to create a library and archive on this subject,
d) To cooperate with foreign organizations outside Turkey in relation to its activities,
e) To organize social and cultural activities in cooperation with the University and related institutions and organizations in line with the objectives of the Center,
f) To engage in other activities to be decided by the Board of Directors.
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) Up to two 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 five members in total, including the Director and four persons 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 of votes.
(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 regarding the organization 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 a maximum of fifteen 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, 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 personnel 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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