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Continuous Improvement Roadmap

ECONOMICS (Turkish) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM — CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ROADMAP

 

The sections below present the Planning , Implementation , Control and Action/Improvement steps of the continuous improvement cycle for the Economics (Turkish) undergraduate curriculum.

1.1. Students
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Student profile is monitored and used as input for quota planning. Domestic and international admissions are carried out systematically and institutionally in line with applicable regulations. Quantitative data by various variables (including high school type) are maintained regularly; quota fill rates are tracked. Curriculum adjustments and quota planning are made based on trends in student profile.
1.2. Horizontal/Vertical Transfer, Double Major (ÇAP) & Minor
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Quota planning complies with regulations, supported by guidelines; an implementation system has been developed. All application and placement processes are documented transparently and clearly. Quantitative monitoring is conducted and numbers of enrolled students are checked. Monitoring also includes Double Major/Minor surveys. Quotas for relevant intakes are monitored; improvement suggestions are obtained via Academic Advisory Board meetings.
1.3. International & National Student Exchange
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Quota planning complies with regulations, supported by guidelines; an implementation system has been developed. All application and placement processes are documented transparently and clearly. Quantitative monitoring is conducted. Process improvements are made based on student feedback and advisor observations.
1.4. Academic Advising (Registration Advising)
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Advisor assignments, role definitions, and office hours are systematically planned. The process is conducted through presentations, meetings, and forms. Perceived satisfaction is monitored via surveys, meeting minutes, and student feedback. Evaluations and recommendations are produced through the Academic Advising Board.
1.5. Career Counseling Service
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
The counseling structure is defined; center-supported and in-program mechanisms are established. The program provides career counseling; individual counseling via KAGEM, the Career Planning course, club activities, and events are conducted. The process is monitored through satisfaction surveys and reporting. Survey results are evaluated with the Academic Advisors Board and fed into decision-making processes.
1.6. Measuring & Assessing Student Course Achievement
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Assessment–evaluation principles are set in accordance with legal regulations. Exams and grading are carried out within this framework. Exam results and graduation audits are systematically monitored. The system is continuously improved through instructor exam reports and preliminary graduation evaluations.
1.7. System Verifying Graduation Requirements
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Graduation criteria are clearly defined and communication mechanisms have been established. A dual-control system is run via transcripts; a graduation commission is appointed. The process is reviewed at year-end and for exceptional cases, and documented with minutes. Department board decisions are taken to resolve issues in the process.
2. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
PEOs are determined based on mission, STAR, and strategic goals with internal/external stakeholder input, and publicly announced. A measurement system and implementation plan are in place. PEOs are defined to inform the curriculum and PLOs; supported by co-curricular activities. Monitored via surveys and employment data; alumni surveys; exam evaluation reports (mapping matrices) and stakeholder feedback. Updated every 5 years through stakeholder input and employment analyses; the system is revised per the periodic observation plan.
3. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
An 8-outcome system aligned with TYYÇ, STAR, and PLOs was planned with stakeholder participation and announced. A measurement system and implementation plan were established. Implemented by directly linking to the curriculum (Course–PLO mapping). Monitored through pre-graduation evaluations, exam analyses, and surveys. The Assessment & Evaluation Committee runs the two-track structure. Updated on a 5-year cycle; where needed, course content, assessment system, and the curriculum are reviewed annually.
4. Program Curriculum
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
The curriculum is structured and classified to support the PLOs and PEOs. Implemented with a knowledge–skills–competence balance; lecture and exam-oriented methods predominate. Course–PLO contribution analyses; regular course/instructor surveys are conducted and reported. The plan is updated annually; course allocations are discussed at the start of the term; methods/assessments are revised using survey and exam reports; “Training of Trainers” enriches pedagogy.
4.5. Internship Practice
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
A functioning system for voluntary internships is defined; responsible persons and structures are set. Applications are made via “Kariyer Kapısı”; advising and information activities are conducted. Feedback is collected through Academic Advisor and Student Development Opportunities surveys; external stakeholder and student views are monitored. Visibility of voluntary internships has been increased; academic advisor briefings have started; an alumni communication system has been established.
5. Teaching Staff
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Staff qualifications are defined; numbers, distribution, and roles are systematically planned; performance evaluation is institutionalized. Tasks are allocated by expertise; advising–research–teaching are carried out effectively; outputs are pursued per 2021–2025 targets. Annual reports, duty schedules, activity tables; publications–projects–training and development documents are monitored; the assessment committee conducts exam/evaluation surveys. Development programs for strengthening staff and increasing scholarly output; web announcements/incentives; Training of Trainers to support access to PLOs.
6. On-Campus Life & Student Facilities
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Capacity and space planning are made per program needs; distance education is planned for continuity and flexibility. Technological infrastructure is actively used; student access is ensured. Tracked via the Student Services & Campus Life survey; deficiencies are reported to relevant units. Requests based on feedback are forwarded to relevant units and the process is followed up.
8. Organizational Structure
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
The organizational structure, commission duties, and decision mechanisms are structured. Processes are conducted through systematic meetings and official decision documents. The impact of decisions regarding program educational objectives on implementation is monitored. Processes are updated through commission reports, web announcements, and periodic evaluations.
9. Distance Education Services
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
Capacity/space planning is done per program needs; after pandemic/earthquake, a synchronous–asynchronous structure was planned for uninterrupted access. Technological infrastructure is actively used; access is ensured. Tracked via the Student Services & Campus Life survey; deficiencies are reported to the relevant unit based on results. Requests based on feedback have been forwarded; user guides ensure uninterrupted access to classes.
10. Program-Specific Criteria (PSCs)
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
A four-criterion system aligned with TYYÇ, STAR, and PEOs was planned with stakeholder participation and announced. A measurement system and implementation plan were established. Implemented by directly linking to the curriculum (Course–PSC mapping). Monitored through pre-graduation evaluations, exam analyses, and surveys; the Assessment & Evaluation Committee runs the two-track structure. Updated on a 5-year cycle; where needed, the curriculum, course contents, and assessment system are reviewed annually.
11. Continuous Improvement
Planning Implementation Control Action/Improvement
An annual accreditation/improvement calendar is prepared; planning is based on student analysis and satisfaction data. Implementation is conducted through student satisfaction surveys, advising interviews, board/commission meetings, and department board decisions. Follow-up is performed via an implementation tracking system (e.g., Double Major applications, surveys) and board/commission evaluations. Identified issues are addressed with periodic solutions and converted into scheduled improvements.