Organizational Structure And Decision-making Process

Department Organizational Structure

Department and Head of Department:
The legal entity of the department is represented by the Head of Department. The duties of the Head of Department are defined in the relevant articles of Law No. 2547 as follows:
“The Head of Department is responsible for all levels of education and training, research activities, and the regular and efficient execution of all departmental activities, as well as ensuring the effective use of resources. The Head of Department participates in the faculty or school board and represents the department. The Head monitors and supervises the duties of the academic staff within the department.”

Department Board:
According to the relevant article of the same regulation:
“The Department Board consists of all faculty members, lecturers, and instructors under the chairmanship of the Head of Department in departments with a single division or program. In departments with more than one division or program, the board consists of the vice heads of department and heads of divisions/programs. The board convenes at least once a month during the academic year to discuss agenda items determined by the Head of Department.
The Department Board provides opinions on matters related to the planning and implementation of educational, instructional, and research activities, as well as the effective use of tools, equipment, and physical resources. The recommendations prepared by the board are implemented upon the approval of the Head of Department.”

Department Advisory Board:
In accordance with the “Toros University Principles for Advisory Boards of Institutes, Faculties, Schools, and Vocational Schools,” the Department/Program Advisory Board is defined as follows:
“The Advisory Board is chaired by the Head of Department and includes vice heads of department, program coordinators, the student representative of the department, and representatives from public institutions, private sector organizations, and alumni, as proposed by the Head of Department. The secretariat of the Advisory Board is carried out by the department secretary.”
The duties of the Advisory Board are specified in Article 8 of the same principles.

Commissions:
In order to ensure the effective and efficient execution of educational and instructional activities, various commissions have been established by the Department Presidency. The commissions and their duties are presented in detail within the framework of the work schedule.