ACCREDITATION PROCESS STATEMENT
Dear Students, Esteemed Academic Staff, and Valued Stakeholders,
Our Turkish-language Economics Undergraduate Program has officially embarked on the accreditation process with the STAR Association for Accreditation and Rating in Social, Human and Basic Sciences. This initiative not only certifies our educational quality but also stands as a strong indicator of our commitment to continuously enhance the academic and institutional competencies of our department.
The accreditation process involves a comprehensive review across 11 different criteria, ranging from our educational objectives to learning outcomes, from our curriculum structure to the expertise of our faculty, from our research activities to student support services, and from resource management to our pledge of continuous improvement.
The participation of our valued students, the dedicated work of our academic staff, and the contributions of our stakeholders will be the cornerstone of our department’s development journey.
Respectfully,
Department of Economics Chair
Accreditation Process Timeline
Application Period
(01–31 January 2025)
STARAK Application Decision
(28 February 2025)
Signing of the Protocol
(March 2025)
Self-Assessment Report
(January – May 2025)
Initial Evaluation and Team Assignment
(30 June 2025)
Evaluation Team Report
(30 August 2025)
Campus Visit
(September – November 2025)
Draft Report
(30 December 2025)
Final Evaluation
(January – April 2026)
Benefits of the Process for Students
A more reputable diploma and quality assurance at national and international levels
Significant competitive advantage in employment and graduate applications
Opportunities for development through an updated curriculum and innovative course content
Internship, practice, and project-based learning opportunities
Ability to actively participate in the continuous improvement process
Student feedback reflected in decision-making processes
Benefits of the Process for Academic Staff
Opportunity to increase the national and international visibility of academic work
Advantages in accessing funding sources and project support
Ability to strengthen teaching quality through independent evaluations
Opportunity to expand academic networks via international cooperation and exchange programs
Professional development and continuous improvement opportunities
New opportunities for improving infrastructure and physical facilities
Benefits of the Process for Our Department
Opportunity to increase the department’s national and international recognition and prestige
Advantage of strengthening strategic planning and the quality assurance system
Ability to obtain continuous feedback through a graduate tracking system
Opportunity to institutionalize stakeholder relations and enhance collaborations
Advantage of disseminating an academic quality culture throughout the department
Opportunity to institutionalize the understanding of continuous improvement
Advantages for improving infrastructure and physical facilities
Responsibilities of Our Students in the Process
Responsibility to participate regularly and completely in surveys and feedback
Duty to provide constructive and realistic suggestions in course content evaluation processes
Obligation to attend information meetings organized within the scope of the accreditation process
Responsibilities of Our Academic Staff in the Process
Responsibility to contribute to the self-assessment report
Responsibility to update course content, inform students, and take an active role in improving program outcomes
Responsibility to provide active support during external evaluation visits
Responsibility to effectively carry out advising duties for registration and career guidance
Responsibility to regularly attend accreditation and quality training programs
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