EDUCATION COMMITTEE REGULATION

SECTION ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis, and Definitions

Purpose
ARTICLE 1- (1) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) The purpose of this regulation is to define the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the Education Committee established to monitor and evaluate education and student support services processes, and to ensure quality assurance at Izmir University of Economics.

Scope
ARTICLE 2 – (1) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) This regulation covers all academic and administrative units of Izmir University of Economics.

Basis
ARTICLE 3- (1) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) This regulation has been prepared based on the relevant regulations of the Council of Higher Education (CoHE), Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission Regulation, and the strategic plan of Izmir University of Economics.

Definitions
ARTICLE 4 -( Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) (1) The references in this regulation are as follows:
a) Academic Unit: The faculties, schools, vocational schools and graduate school of Izmir University of Economics,
b) President: President of the Committee,
c) Quality Assurance Office: The unit that provides managerial and technical support to quality assurance activities at the University and is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting performance criteria for quality assurance,
ç) Committee: Education Committee of Izmir University of Economics,
d) Institutional Evaluation Report (IER): The report prepared annually by Izmir University of Economics to monitor quality assurance processes related to education, research and development, social contribution activities and administrative services,
e) Student Support Services: University-wide support and services to ensure that students experience a rich campus life and support their biopsychosocial well-being and academic success,
f) Performance Indicators: Tools used to measure, monitor and evaluate whether and to what extent Izmir University of Economics has achieved its goals and objectives,
g) University (IUE): Izmir University of Economics.

SECTION TWO
Establishment and Operating Principles, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Committee

Establishment of the Committee
ARTICLE 5- (1) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) The Vice-Rector responsible for education/academic affairs is the President of the Committee. The Committee elects a ‘Vice-President’ from among its members. In the absence of the President, the ‘Vice-President’ presides over the sessions.

(2) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) The Committee consists of the President and Vice-President, one candidate proposed by the unit manager from each academic unit to represent the academic units, Dean of Students, relevant Vice Secretary General, Manager of Quality Assurance Office, Director of Health, Culture and Sports, Director of Student Affairs, representative from Office of International Affairs, representatives from relevant Research and Application Centers, and Student Representative.

(3) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) The Director of the Student Affairs acts as the rapporteur for the committee. The Rapporteur is responsible for correspondence, organizing meetings by preparing the agenda. In the absence of the rapporteur, a member assigned by the president acts as the rapporteur.

(4) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) If deemed necessary by the Committee, sub-committees, work groups, and/or advisory boards, which may include non-committee members, can be formed.

(5) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) The Committee convenes with the absolute majority (more than half) of its total members and makes decisions with the absolute majority of those attending the meeting. In case of equality of votes, the majority of votes cast by the president shall be deemed to have been cast.

(6) (Deleted:: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3)

Operating Principles (Article Added: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3)
ARTICLE 5/A – (1) The operating principles of the Committee are as follows:
a) Transparency: Decisions and activities are openly shared with all relevant stakeholders.
b) Participation: Active participation of internal and external university stakeholders in the process is ensured.
c) Sustainability: The long-term impacts of research projects completed are taken into consideration.
ç) Monitoring and Evaluation: Education performance criteria indicated in the Strategic Plan are regularly evaluated to ensure progress.

Meeting Time
ARTICLE 6-(1) The Committee meets at least 4 times a year and whenever the President deems it necessary.

Term and Termination of Committee Membership
ARTICLE 7 – (1) (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) The term of office for Committee members is three years. The student Representative serves for one year and is nominated to the Senate by the “Student Council”.

(2) Members whose term of office has expired may be reappointed by the same procedure.
(3) If necessary, committee members may be removed from their duties before the expiration of their terms, in accordance with the procedure by which they were elected.
(4) In the event of any vacancy among the Committee members, a new member shall be appointed for the vacant membership by the same procedure within one month at the latest.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee
ARTICLE 8- (Changed: SD 14/05/2025-554-B3) (1) The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:

a) Quality Assurance:
1) Provide opinions and suggestions to the University Quality Commission in order to review and improve the University's Educational Quality Assurance Framework within the scope of legal regulations and current developments,
2) Monitor and evaluate the performance indicators related to education in the IUE Strategic Plan and submit recommendations to the Quality Commission,
3) Determine the principles and methods of course evaluation (course review),
4) Determine the principles and methods of program evaluation (program review),
5) Determine the principles and methods for internal evaluations (internal audits) of educational programs and coordinate the internal evaluation process,
6) Develop mechanisms to support accreditation processes of academic units,
7) Establish principles and rules for the opening of new academic units and programs, and for the renaming of academic units, and to evaluate such applications and present opinions and recommendations to the Senate.

b) Curriculum:
1) Establish principles and rules for preparing new curricula and making curriculum changes,
2) Define principles related to the distribution balance of courses in the program (compulsory, elective–intra/interdepartmental, GED…),
3) Determine the methods for defining program qualifications,
4) Determine the methods for assigning ECTS credits to courses based on student workload,
5) Determine the methods for measuring the alignment of course outcomes with program qualifications,
6) Determine the principles and rules regarding the recognition and accreditation of prior learning,
7) Determine the University’s learning-focused assessment and evaluation principles, methods, and techniques.

c) Academic Development and Incentives:
1) Determine principles and rules for the training for trainers required for full-time and part-time teaching staff,
2) Identify training for trainers needs and make recommendations to the TLC (Teaching and Learning Center),
3) Design and carry out the reward process related to educational activities,
4) Define principles and rules for transparently assigning and balancing the course loads of full-time teaching staff,
5) Define principles and rules regarding the criteria for assigning part-time teaching staff.

ç) Student Life and Support:
1) Monitor the effectiveness of learning resources, academic support services, and social, cultural, and sports activities offered to students (via student satisfaction surveys), and present opinions and recommendations to the Rectorate,
2) Define principles and rules aimed at ensuring/increasing equity and inclusiveness in education.