Üsküdar University
Uskudar University
Regulation onSolution-Oriented Women's Issues Application and Research Center
PART ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions
Objective
ARTICLE 1 - (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to regulate the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, organs, duties of the organs and working style of Üsküdar University Solution Oriented Women's Issues 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 Solution Oriented Women's Issues 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 Solution Oriented Women's Issues 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 take the place of women in social and economic development, to carry out activities to train sensitive, knowledgeable and competent staff on all issues related to the status and problems of women.
b) To increase the productivity of women in social life.
c) To conduct research and studies in all fields related to women's issues at home and abroad and to participate in activities in order to bring regional and universal solutions to women's life, future and problems.
ç) To carry out studies on the solution of women's problems in cooperation with the relevant units and departments of the University, to publish publications and to ensure coordination between the society and the University on the subject.
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) Carrying out, having carried out, participating in and supporting research and investigation projects on all direct or indirect issues related to women's issues in Turkey and abroad.
b) To carry out studies that will contribute to the protection and development of women's rights.
c) To organize courses, seminars, conferences, congresses and similar activities at national and international level on issues related to women, based on the acquired rights of women and their status as members of modern society, and to encourage participation in these activities.
ç) To encourage the provision of courses and seminars on women's issues at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels at the University and to encourage the participation of students in these activities.
d) To conduct investigations and researches in line with requests from public institutions and other legal entities, and to provide training and consultancy services.
e) To publish, commission and encourage publications, and to create a library and archive in this regard.
f) To cooperate with local and foreign organizations in relation to its activities.
g) To organize social and cultural activities in cooperation with the University and relevant institutions and organizations in line with the objectives of the Center.
ğ) To engage in other activities decided 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 execute, direct and supervise the work programs decided by the Board of Directors.
g) To propose the formation of a working unit to the Rector and to inform the Board of Directors about the activities, plans, programs and projects of the working units.
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 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 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, upon their request, representatives of persons and organizations operating at national and international level from outside the University, who carry out studies in the fields of activity of the Center or who will 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 the activities of the Center.
c) To ensure cooperation among the organizations related to the activities of the Center and to make suggestions about the activities of the Center.
Working units and their duties
ARTICLE 11 - (1) In order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities of the Center, permanent or temporary working units may be established in areas such as projects, publications, field research, public relations. Working units and their heads are determined upon the proposal of the Director and the approval of the Rector. The working units consist of relevant personnel from the University assigned to plan, coordinate and carry out the activities. Working unit personnel are appointed by the Rector for the periods stipulated by the Board of Directors. Work unit personnel whose term of office has expired may be reappointed in the same manner.
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.