| Committee | Committee Duties | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Erasmus Committee | Provide information regarding the department’s Erasmus agreements; direct students and academic staff participating in Erasmus to the relevant units; organize training seminars on Erasmus and share information. | Prof. Dr. Hakan ÇİÇEK (Chair); Assist. Prof. İdil Esin ÜNLÜ; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA; Student Sinem DAŞBAŞ; Student Esra EROĞLU; Student Çuna Yağmur SERDAR |
| Bologna Committee | Ensure follow-up of requests for curriculum changes; ensure that requested courses are forwarded to the Education Committee; adapt decisions approved by the Education Committee to the curriculum; share course information packages with the responsible instructor at the beginning of each semester; review revisions made to course information packages and transfer them to the Bologna system; submit course information packages to the University Bologna Committee; archive course information packages each semester. | Prof. Dr. Hakan ÇİÇEK (Chair); Assist. Prof. İdil Esin ÜNLÜ; Res. Asst. Ece EKİCİ |
| Exemption and Adaptation Committee | Student Affairs receives exemption and adaptation applications, checks the required documents, and initiates the procedures; the committee evaluates exemption and adaptation requests; the Department Board finalizes the committee’s evaluations and forwards them to the Dean’s Office. | Prof. Dr. Hakan ÇİÇEK (Chair); Assist. Prof. İdil Esin ÜNLÜ; Res. Asst. Ece EKİCİ |
| Clinical Practice Committee | Determine whether clinical practice areas are aligned with program competencies and course learning outcomes; monitor whether clinical practices contribute adequately to the acquisition of program competencies; determine students’ duties, authorities, and responsibilities for each clinical practice and notify relevant parties in writing; ensure orientation training before clinical practice; determine assessment and evaluation methods; identify observers in practice institutions and define their duties; collect and analyze feedback and use the results for system improvement; obtain stakeholder opinions during curriculum updates; plan regular meetings and ensure the PDCA cycle is implemented; report meeting minutes and decisions when necessary; provide information and guidance on international clinical mobility opportunities in cooperation with the Erasmus Committee. | Prof. Dr. Serkan TAŞ (Chair); Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA |
| Laboratory Committee | Supervise laboratory operations; ensure regular maintenance of devices and equipment, identify deficiencies, and develop solutions; ensure laboratory order and hygiene standards; ensure requests for needed devices, equipment, and consumables and keep inventory updated; contribute to the development of educational materials and applications; identify academic staff needs and submit them to the Head of Department; supervise students’ use of laboratories and ensure correct and effective use; contribute to the regular conduct of practical courses and determine independent study hours. | Prof. Dr. Ümit TUHANİOĞLU (Chair); Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA |
| Examination Committee | Determine the rules to be followed in examinations; make preparations, checks, and monitoring to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with the rules; prepare the examination schedule for midterms, finals, resit exams, excuse exams, single-course exams, grade improvement exams, and other Senate-approved exams; plan the academic staff assigned to examinations; inspect the suitability of examination environments; regulate and update examination rules. | Prof. Dr. Serkan TAŞ (Chair); Assist. Prof. İdil Esin ÜNLÜ; Res. Asst. Ece EKİCİ; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA |
| Website Committee | Announce events that have taken place or will take place at the department level; prepare post-event news with information and visuals; publish and announce semester course schedules; announce examination schedules; enrich and revise content such as divisions, forms, and petitions as needed; complete webpage entries for newly appointed faculty members and academic staff; upload documents required for quality assurance studies; revise sections deemed necessary by the Department Board. | Prof. Dr. Hakan ÇİÇEK (Chair); Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA; Student Sinem DAŞBAŞ; Student Esra EROĞLU; Student Çuna Yağmur SERDAR |
| Graduate Monitoring Committee | Maintain communication with graduates as external stakeholders; monitor graduates in terms of employment, education, and social matters; record graduate feedback regularly; plan improvements based on feedback, implement them, and re-evaluate outcomes; strengthen graduates’ sense of belonging to the institution, department, and profession; inform graduates about current events and encourage participation; plan joint events and activities with graduates; evaluate department/program outcomes and make updates if necessary. | Prof. Dr. Ümit TUHANİOĞLU (Chair); Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA; Physiotherapist Fatma Dilara ÖZKAN; Physiotherapist Neslihan TAŞDEMİR |
| Strategic Planning and Quality Committee | Ensure the execution of all activities related to the evaluation of academic and administrative services, quality improvement, and accreditation processes in line with the department’s strategic plan and goals; prepare the department’s strategic plan; prepare the Unit Internal Evaluation Report; make the necessary preparations for certification and post-certification evaluations by independent organizations and provide support; communicate the decisions of the Quality Committee to relevant units, contribute to implementation, and monitor results; submit an annual report to the Head of Department by the end of January; carry out other activities in line with the directive and the procedures and principles set by the Quality Committee. | Prof. Dr. Serkan TAŞ (Chair); Assist. Prof. İdil Esin ÜNLÜ; Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Ece EKİCİ; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA; Student Sinem DAŞBAŞ; Student Esra EROĞLU; Student Çuna Yağmur SERDAR |
| Double Major and Minor Committee | Ensure the evaluation, selection, and announcement of applications to double major and minor programs; check whether applicants have successfully completed all required courses in their major program up to the application semester; ensure that a faculty advisor is assigned to the double major student; identify students subject to dismissal in accordance with the regulations and notify the unit manager; provide relevant information about double major and minor students to the Examination Committee during preparation of course and examination schedules. | Prof. Dr. Hakan ÇİÇEK (Chair); Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Ece EKİCİ; Student Sinem DAŞBAŞ; Student Esra EROĞLU; Student Çuna Yağmur SERDAR |
| Scientific and Social Activities Committee | Generate ideas for scientific, academic, and social activities; determine the event title, venue, time, and participants; check the suitability of the venue; complete the Toros University Event Application Form; prepare and share event visuals and announcements; inform and invite guest speakers and session chairs; communicate event needs to support services, IT, and the Dean’s Office; arrange refreshments if planned; prepare certificates of participation and appreciation; prepare documents such as participant lists, pre-tests, post-tests, and satisfaction forms; arrange the event hall; hold a post-event evaluation meeting; analyze feedback received during the event. | Prof. Dr. Ümit TUHANİOĞLU (Chair); Prof. Dr. Serkan TAŞ; Assist. Prof. Erkin Oğuz SARI; Res. Asst. Aysun KATMERLİKAYA; Student Sinem DAŞBAŞ; Student Esra EROĞLU; Student Çuna Yağmur SERDAR |
Last updated: 26 October 2026