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THURSDAY, September 12, 2013 |
Official Gazette |
Issue : 28763 |
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REGULATION |
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Üsküdar University ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY TURKISH LANGUAGE TEACHING 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 Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center. Scope ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, fields of activity, governing bodies, duties and working style of Üsküdar University Turkish Language Teaching 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 (ÜSTÖMER): Üsküdar University Turkish Language Teaching 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 aims of the Center are as follows: a) In addition to teaching Turkish, to create an effective ground for research, practice and publication activities to be carried out by experts in the field related to Turkish. b) To provide a modern learning environment for foreign students coming to Turkey from Turkey or abroad by aiming to learn Turkish with effective and efficient methods. c) To have a structure that focuses on production, research and application. ç) To research all old and new branches of the Turkish language spoken and written in history and today, to develop and apply language learning and teaching methods and techniques. d) To research the language, history and literature works created by Turkish communities in different geographies and the language relations of Turkish Culture with surrounding 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) Conducting research on the historical periods and contemporary branches of the Turkish Language and producing projects. b) To cooperate and collaborate with similar centers in countries where Turkish Language is still spoken. c) To develop and apply linguistic scientific methods and techniques related to the teaching of Turkish Language. ç) To discuss the issue of common communication language with the scientists of the countries speaking one of the branches of the Turkish Language. d) To organize programs for learning all branches of the Turkish Language. e) To conduct service courses in Turkish Language when necessary. f) To eliminate the problems encountered in the written and oral use of the Turkish Language; to organize courses and seminars to ensure more accurate and effective use. g) ğ) To organize national and international scientific meetings on the place and importance of the Turkish Language among the world languages and its current and future problems, and to make suggestions on these problems. ğ) To ensure that the promotion of Turkish Culture is taken into consideration in the teaching of the Turkish Language, based on the fact that language is one of the most important cultural carriers. h) To cooperate with the media organs in order to promote the correct and effective use of the Turkish language. ı) To conduct placement exams for those who want to learn Turkish as a second language, to organize teaching programs for students according to the results of these exams and to issue certificates. i) To organize programs for people who learn Turkish as a second language to acquire this language in its natural environment; to provide preparatory education to the Turkish preparatory classes of the Turkology (Turkish Language and Literature) departments that continue their studies in countries outside Turkey. j) Upon request, to organize courses and seminars for the personnel of public or private institutions and organizations to complement their correspondence and speech deficiencies and to certify them with certificates. 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 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 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 are composed 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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