T.C. MARDİN ARTUKLU UNIVERSITY
VOCATIONAL HIGHER SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this Directive is to establish advisory boards and determine their working principles in order to prioritize the education-training, research-development, and social contribution activities of Mardin Artuklu University and its units; to facilitate experience sharing and cooperation among stakeholders, including the business world, public institutions, and private sector organizations; and to ensure the sustainability of this cooperation.
ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Directive covers the development of relations between Mardin Artuklu University and its institutes, faculties, schools, vocational schools, application and research centers, and stakeholders, primarily labor market representatives, public and private sector organizations. It also aims to ensure that education-training, research, and community service processes are carried out effectively and that continuous improvement activities are evaluated holistically. In this context, it includes the provisions regarding the operation of advisory boards established to receive the opinions and suggestions of stakeholders.
ARTICLE 3 – (1) This Directive has been prepared based on Article 44(f) of the Higher Education Law No. 2547 dated 4 November 1981 and the provisions of the Regulation on the Establishment of Advisory Boards in Higher Education Institutions, published in the Official Gazette No. 29851 dated 8 October 2016.
ARTICLE 4 – (1) The terms used in this Directive refer to the following:
Unit: The institutes, faculties, schools, vocational schools, and application and research centers conducting educational activities within Mardin Artuklu University.
Unit Advisory Board: The Advisory Board of each respective unit.
Unit Director: The Deans/Directors of the units.
Rector: The Rector of Mardin Artuklu University.
Senate: The Senate of Mardin Artuklu University.
University: Mardin Artuklu University.
University Advisory Board: The Advisory Board of Mardin Artuklu University.
Chairperson of the University Advisory Board: The Rector of Mardin Artuklu University.
ARTICLE 5 – (1) Advisory boards are boards established within the University and its units to provide opinions and recommendations on various issues, primarily on academic activities, projects, and education-training.
(2) Advisory boards that may be established within Mardin Artuklu University are as follows:
The University Advisory Board,
The Unit Advisory Boards within faculties, institutes, schools, vocational schools, and research/application centers.
Unit Advisory Boards are referred to together with the name of the relevant academic unit.
ARTICLE 6 – (1) The University Advisory Board is established by the proposal of the Rector and the approval of the Senate and may be dissolved by the same procedure when necessary.
The University Advisory Board, chaired by the Rector, consists of permanent and invited members.
Permanent Members (At least 5 persons): Individuals who hold positions requiring their inclusion in the board, such as former rectors of the university, current vice-rectors, the university secretary general, and relevant public institution executives.
Invited Members (At least 5 persons): Representatives selected from various fields (such as professional chambers, business world, NGOs, science, art, culture, and sports) who have contributed to the university, Mardin, the region, or the country through their professional work or activities.
Members of the University Advisory Board are appointed for two years by the proposal of the Rector and the approval of the Senate. Members whose terms expire may be reappointed.
If a permanent member’s institutional position ends (due to reassignment, resignation, dismissal, retirement, or death), their successor automatically becomes a member without requiring a new Senate decision, upon the invitation of the Board Chairperson.
If an invited member’s seat becomes vacant, a new member is appointed within one (1) month to complete the remaining term.
Members appointed to represent their institutions lose their membership when their institutional position ends.
Executives of political party organizations, both central and provincial, may not serve on the University Advisory Board.
ARTICLE 7 – (1) The University Advisory Board convenes at least once a year or in extraordinary situations upon the call of the Board Chairperson.
If the Chairperson is unavailable, a Vice-Rector designated by the Chairperson presides over the meeting.
The Board meets with the majority of its full membership and makes decisions by majority vote; abstentions are not allowed.
Non-member individuals may be invited to provide opinions upon the decision of the Chairperson but may not vote. In the event of a tie, the side of the Chairperson prevails.
No remuneration is paid to Board members.
Expenses related to the meetings and organization are covered by the relevant university budget item.
Secretariat services of the Board are carried out by the Office of the Secretary General.
Decisions of the University Advisory Board are advisory in nature and are communicated to the Senate, University Executive Board, University Quality Coordination Office, and Unit Quality Coordinators, as appropriate.
ARTICLE 8 – The duties of the University Advisory Board are as follows:
To make recommendations during the preparation of the university’s strategic plan regarding research and development strategies, quality policies, and priority areas of research and community service.
To evaluate the implementation results of the university’s strategic plan and quality assurance system and provide improvement suggestions when necessary.
To provide information and make recommendations regarding current international, national, and regional needs and the competencies expected of graduates in forming and updating educational programs.
To make suggestions and institutional initiatives to improve the effectiveness of educational activities such as internships, projects, theses, and capstone works.
To promote programs and meetings that contribute to students’ personal development and facilitate experience sharing from professional and business life.
To offer recommendations ensuring that the university’s research and development activities align with current scientific and social needs and to facilitate institutional initiatives addressing these needs.
To engage in institutional initiatives in the preparation and execution of community service projects involving students, academic, and administrative staff.
To make suggestions regarding the creation of the physical, technical, and financial infrastructure required for education, research, and administrative activities.
To make recommendations to preserve and enhance the competencies of educational, research, and administrative staff.
To suggest and promote initiatives to increase the recognition and visibility of the university/units.
ARTICLE 9 – (1) The Unit Advisory Board is established upon the proposal of the Unit Director, the decision of the Unit Board, and the approval of the Senate, and may be dissolved by the same procedure when necessary.
(2) The Unit Advisory Board, chaired by the Dean/Director, consists of:
The Dean/Director’s assistants,
Heads of departments in units offering educational programs,
At least three external representatives from institutions and organizations outside the university, proposed by the Dean/Director and approved by the Senate.
External representatives may include individuals from public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, professional bodies, cultural and artistic circles, international organizations, or academic staff from other higher education institutions.
External representatives are appointed for a term of two years and may be reappointed.
If a membership becomes vacant, a new member is appointed within one (1) month to complete the remaining term.
If institutional representatives lose their positions, their Unit Advisory Board membership also ends.
Executives of political party organizations, both central and provincial, may not serve on Unit Advisory Boards.
ARTICLE 10 – (1) The Unit Advisory Board convenes at least once a year or in extraordinary circumstances upon the call of the Chairperson.
If the Chairperson is unavailable, a Vice Dean/Assistant Director designated by the Chairperson presides.
The Board meets with the majority of its full membership and makes decisions by majority vote; abstentions are not allowed.
Non-member individuals may be invited to provide opinions upon the decision of the Chairperson but may not vote. In case of a tie, the side of the Chairperson prevails.
Decisions of the Unit Advisory Boards are advisory in nature and are communicated to the University Advisory Board.
ARTICLE 11 – (1) The duties of Unit Advisory Boards are as follows:
To cooperate with external institutions and organizations and support practical applications in the relevant field.
To review and make recommendations on the semesters, credit hours, and content of existing programs and courses in the unit.
To provide suggestions regarding professional knowledge and skills required in public and private sectors.
To plan efforts to ensure diversity in qualified human resources and present these plans to the University Advisory Board.
To make various recommendations in line with national and international developments and submit them to the University Advisory Board.
To carry out tasks assigned by the University Advisory Board.
To submit a report of decisions taken to the University Rectorate for inclusion on the agenda of the University Advisory Board.
To make plans to meet the needs of the unit.
ARTICLE 12 – (1) This Directive enters into force upon approval by the Senate of Mardin Artuklu University. With the entry into force of this Directive, the previous directive of the same name, approved by the Senate of Mardin Artuklu University on 03.06.2025 (Meeting No. 06, Decision No. 32), shall be repealed.
ARTICLE 13 – (1) The provisions of this Directive shall be executed by the Rector of Mardin Artuklu University.
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özcoşar (Rector)
Former Rectors of Mardin Artuklu University:
Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Demirhan, Prof. Dr. Reşit Yıldız
Vice Rectors: Prof. Dr. Yusuf Doğan
Secretary General: Eyyüp Birkan
Members:
Hatip Çelik (President, Mardin Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Mehmet Olğaç (Vice President, Mardin Union of Tradesmen and Craftsmen Chambers)
Ali Eyyüpkoca (Provincial Director of National Education, Mardin)
Beytullah Birlik (Provincial Director of Youth and Sports, Mardin)
Aykut Aniç (Secretary General, Dicle Development Agency - DİKA)
Hasan Maral (President, GAP Regional Development Administration)
Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar (Academic Representative)
Prof. Dr. Erişah Arıcan (Academic Representative)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamuran Gökdağ (Representative of Mardin Artuklu University Academics)
Mahsum Altunkaya (Business Representative)
Kenan Kösen (Business Representative)
Süleyman Bölünmez (Business Representative)
Mehmet Timurağaoğlu (Business Representative)
Maşuk Nas (Business Representative)
Ömer Özel (Business Representative)
Murat Yıldırım (Film Artist)
İsmet Yedikardeş (Painter)
Necmettin Başboğa (Spokesperson, Mardin NGO Platform)