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monday, march 18, 2013 |
Official Gazette |
Number : 28591 |
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REGULATION |
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From Üsküdar University ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY DISTANCE EDUCATION APPLICATION AND RESEARCH CENTER CENTER REGULATION PART ONE Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions Objective ARTICLE 1 - (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to regulate the principles regarding the objectives, fields of activity, governing bodies, duties of the governing bodies and the working style of Üsküdar University Distance Education Application and Research Center established under the Rectorate of Üsküdar University. Scope ARTICLE 2 - (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the aims, duties, fields of activity, governing bodies, duties of the governing bodies, and working style of Üsküdar University Distance Education 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 Distance Education 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; To increase the efficiency of higher education by ensuring the spread of higher education to new student masses by carrying out planning, program, coordination and implementation activities for distance education within the scope of all education programs including Üsküdar University associate degree, bachelor's degree completion, undergraduate, graduate education based on communication and information technologies, to deliver information to all masses, to increase the effectiveness of education based on the multiple and interactive media possibilities provided by technology and unlimited access to information, to increase the effectiveness of education within the University by ensuring the sharing of education and training opportunities, To facilitate academic interaction and cooperation among universities, in cooperation with national and international institutions and organizations, to create a teaching and scientific culture that has the flexibility of time, space and learning speed, minimizes institutional expenditures while presenting refined course material within the framework of highly interactive presentation, produces universal quality information and technologies, has researcher, participatory, sharing, original and aesthetic values, contemporary and accessible to all segments, and to educate individuals who are professionally competent and respectful to social values. Areas of activity of the Center ARTICLE 6 - (1) In order to achieve the purpose of its establishment; It carries out activities as a Center that provides high quality for education, training and research studies in the world and in Turkey, effectively conducts associate, bachelor's degree completion, undergraduate and graduate education and training carried out over the internet, is based on teamwork, has a participatory and sharing understanding, applies process management, conducts studies to solve the problems of our country, is a pioneer in providing university / industry / society cooperation, is based on the satisfaction and personal development of employees and students, respects universal values, adopts total quality management principles and continuously develops. 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 for a period of three years from among the academic staff of the University or experts from outside the University. The Director whose term of office expires may be reappointed. In case 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 the working groups decided by the Board of Directors, to direct and supervise the working groups. 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) The Rector may appoint up to two deputy directors 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 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 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, including University faculty members 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 make 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. Departments of the Center ARTICLE 11 - (1) Permanent or temporary departments may be established to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of education related to the Center's fields of study. The departments are composed of the relevant personnel from the University units to plan, coordinate and carry out the studies under the responsibility of a department head or a member of the Board of Directors on behalf of the Center. The departments and programs in which education will be provided are established upon the proposal of the faculty deanship, institute and vocational school directorates and the approval of the Rector. The departments convene under the chairmanship of the relevant chairman or the person to be assigned by the Director and make recommendations to the Director regarding the work carried out. The members of these departments are appointed for the periods stipulated by the Board of Directors. The Director monitors and supervises the activities of the departments. Department 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 partially or completely 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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