ÜDEMER (Human Values Education Application and Research Center) Regulation

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2015

Official Gazette

Number : 29320

REGULATION

Üsküdar University

ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY HUMAN VALUES EDUCATION 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 and working style of Üsküdar University Human Values Education Application and Research Center.

Scope

ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the organs of Üsküdar University Human Values Education Application and Research Center, the elections of these organs, their terms of office, powers and responsibilities, the procedures and principles to be applied in their work, education, training, management and all kinds of activities.

Basis

ARTICLE 3 - (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on subparagraph (2) of paragraph (d) of the first paragraph of Article 7 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547 dated 4/11/1981.

Definitions

ARTICLE 4 - (1) In this Regulation

a) Center (ÜDEMER): Üsküdar University Human Values Education Application and Research Center,

b) Director: Director of the Center,

c) Rector: The Rector of the University,

ç) Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of the Center,

refers to.

PART TWO

Purpose and Fields of Activity of the Center

Purpose of the Center

ARTICLE 5 - (1) The purpose of the Center is to conduct research on values and education in cooperation with stakeholders and to prepare and carry out training programs and application activities on the subject.

Areas of activity of the Center

ARTICLE 6 - (1) The Center carries out the following activities in order to realize its purpose:

a) Conducting scientific research on the teaching and reconstruction of values and developing principles, strategies, models and solutions in this regard.

b) To prepare publications on values and education, to support publication studies and to provide scientific support services such as creating information banks and inventory inventory to increase the impact of publications.

c) To produce scientific solutions for sustainable human development, justice and the spread of democratic principles by preparing alternative solution proposal packages with the participation of different disciplines for problems related to the reconstruction of values.

ç) To conduct joint studies on values and education in dialogue with universities, governmental and non-governmental organizations.

d) Organizing scientific meetings and activities such as congresses, conferences, symposiums, panels, seminars, interviews, courses, exhibitions, and commemorative days for values and education, both nationally and internationally.

PART THREE

Governing Bodies 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 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) 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 five members in total, including the Director and four members to be appointed by the Rector among the faculty members of the University. 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) Upon the invitation of the Director, the Board of Directors convenes ordinarily twice a year 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.

d) To ensure cooperation among related organizations and to make suggestions about the activities of the Center.

Advisory Board and its duties

ARTICLE 10 - (1) The Advisory Board consists of five members appointed by the Rector from among the faculty members of the University and, if they wish, from outside the University, representatives of individuals 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.

(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) Advising the Board of Directors on activities.

SECTION FOUR

Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Working units and their tasks

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 the approval of the Rector, and make recommendations to the Director regarding the work carried out. The personnel in 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.

Personnel requirements

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 Center Director, according to Article 13 of the Law No. 2547.

Cases where there is no provision in the Regulation

ARTICLE 13 - (1) In cases where there are no provisions in this Regulation; other relevant legislation provisions and Senate decisions are applied.

Effectiveness

ARTICLE 14 - (1) This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication.

Execution

ARTICLE 15 - (1) The provisions of this Regulation are executed by the Rector of Üsküdar University.

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