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Üsküdar University
ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
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 fields of activity, governing bodies, and the working order of the bodies of the Üsküdar University Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Education Application and Research Center, which was established affiliated to Üsküdar University.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, governing bodies, duties of the governing bodies, and working style of Üsküdar University Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training 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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training Application and Research Center (ÜSBDT),
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 CenterARTICLE 5 - (1) The aims of the Center are as follows:
a) To provide theoretical training to students studying in the field of mental health and those working in this field (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses) on the applications of cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of various mental illnesses,
b) To provide supervision training for the interviews conducted with clients/patients by those who have completed the theoretical training,
c) To provide the necessary support to students who have successfully completed their theoretical and supervision trainings to apply for international certificates of competence,
ç) To carry out cognitive behavioral therapy treatments of patients who apply to the hospital contracted with the University,
d) To conduct scientific research on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Areas of activity of the CenterARTICLE 6 - (1) In order to achieve its objectives, the Center carries out activities in the following areas:
a) To organize cognitive behavioral therapy theoretical and supervision trainings for clinical psychology students and mental health professionals, the content and duration of which are determined by international standards,
b) To organize study groups on advanced applications of cognitive behavioral therapy,
c) To come together with associations that provide cognitive behavioral therapy training in our country, to organize joint training activities, to exchange information and experience,
ç) To participate actively and/or as a listener in international and national scientific meetings related to cognitive behavioral therapy,
d) To follow current publications and literatures related to cognitive behavioral therapy,
e) To translate important foreign works on cognitive behavioral therapy into Turkish,
f) To contribute to national books to be written about cognitive behavioral therapy,
g) To conduct therapy interviews in which cognitive behavioral therapies are performed for patients who apply to the hospital contracted with the university,
ğ) To contribute to the promotion of cognitive behavioral therapy in national media,
h) To plan scientific research on cognitive behavioral therapy, to collect data, and to share the results obtained in international and national literature.
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) Representing 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 assigned 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 up to 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 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 report submitted,
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 up to 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) Advising 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 spending authority of the Center for budget expenditures. The Rector may delegate this authority to the Director.
Cases where there is no provision
ARTICLE 14 - (1) In cases where there is no provision in this Regulation, the provisions of other relevant legislation shall apply.
Enforcement
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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