Quality Policy

Adopted by Senate Decision No. 2020/14 dated 09.12.2020, Balıkesir University’s Quality Policy is as follows:

Within the framework of the university’s mission, vision, core values, and goals:

·         Ensure the development of education, training, research, internationalization, and social contribution processes with a continuous improvement approach based on stakeholder satisfaction.

·         Establish an organizational structure to conduct education, research, and community service activities within the framework of international collaborations, thereby increasing the international competitiveness and recognition of both the institution and the country.

·         Promote a culture of quality at the institutional level by prioritizing in-service training and teamwork across all service areas of the university.

Education Policy

Adopted by Senate Decision No. 2020/14 dated 09.12.2020:

Within the framework of the university’s mission, vision, core values, and goals:

·         Update the educational curriculum in line with contemporary requirements and universal scientific understanding.

·         Train individuals who produce up-to-date knowledge and technology for national and international institutions and are preferred as first-choice candidates.

·         Provide student-centred education to cultivate individuals who are investigative, inquisitive, critical thinkers, respectful of human rights, environmentally conscious, and committed to Atatürk’s principles and reforms.

Research and Development Policy

Adopted by Senate Decision No. 2020/14 dated 09.12.2020:

Within the framework of the university’s mission, vision, core values, and goals:

·         Produce knowledge in scientific research activities considering regional, national, and international priorities, and ensure its utilization for societal benefit.

·         Provide administrative, physical, technical, and financial infrastructure to support scientific research and create an environment where researchers can follow current developments and generate knowledge, ensuring continuity.

·         Encourage interdisciplinary and national/international collaborative scientific studies, monitor research outputs, and facilitate their dissemination.

Social Contribution Policy

Adopted by Senate Decision No. 2020/14 dated 09.12.2020:

Within the framework of the university’s mission, vision, core values, and goals:

·         Encourage faculty and students to develop projects addressing social, cultural, economic, scientific, and technological issues based on regular feedback from stakeholders at regional, national, and international levels.

·         Organize education and certification programs in selected fields to foster entrepreneurial motivation among stakeholders.

·         Support social responsibility projects and carry out research and academic activities through university-public-NGO-industry collaborations.

Internationalization Policy

Adopted by Senate Decision No. 2020/14 dated 09.12.2020:

Within the framework of the university’s mission, vision, core values, and goals:

·         Ensure the continuous development of education, research, and community service activities within the framework of international collaborations.

·         Increase the number of qualified international students, faculty, and researchers through exchange programs, and contribute to intercultural interaction.

·         Enhance the university’s international recognition by promoting institutional branding, corporate identity, and continuous quality improvement.

Distance Education Policy

Adopted by Senate Decision No. 2020/14 dated 09.12.2020:

Within the framework of the university’s mission, vision, core values, and goals:

·         Prepare distance education programs with stakeholder participation and ensure they are conducted according to the academic standards of face-to-face education, with quality control in place.

·         Evaluate stakeholder satisfaction in terms of distance education programs, learning outcomes, and achievements, comparing them with face-to-face education.

·         Establish the necessary technological infrastructure to ensure sustainable distance education, providing access to information resources and enabling their effective use.