POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (TURKISH)

Departmental Advisory Board

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration benefits from the guidance of its Advisory Board, which brings together experienced academics, administrators, alumni, and student representatives to strengthen the department’s educational, administrative, and social objectives.

Members:

Prof. Dr. Sabiha Kılıç – Acting Dean, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Prof. Dr. İsmail Yıldırım – Vice Dean, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Prof. Dr. Taha Bahadır Saraç – Chair, Department of Economics
Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsa Sarı – Coordinator, Accreditation Office
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Cansu Gök Kısa – Member, Accreditation Office
Mehmet Oğuztav – Alumnus, Director of Iğdır Provincial Migration Administration
Nida Çolak Özer – Alumna, Personnel at Halkbank
Murat Şirin – 2nd-year Student
Emre Yenerler – 3rd-year Student
Hilal Kara – 4th-year Student, Board Member of the Political Science and Economics Club
Soner Karaca – 4th-year Student
Sıla Şeker – 3rd-year Student, President of the Young Quality Club

Departmental Committees
The department operates through a series of specialized committees to ensure high academic standards, effective governance, and continuous quality improvement.
Each committee is coordinated by a chairperson and supported by faculty members and research assistants who work collaboratively to enhance the department’s academic and administrative processes.

Quality and Accreditation Executive Board
Responsible for managing quality assurance and accreditation processes, organizing corrective and preventive actions, and monitoring their implementation.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Şat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Aydın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Soyocak, Dr. Hakan Turan, Dr. Burak Özer

Quality and Accreditation Committee
Ensures compliance with the quality management system, oversees corrective actions, and maintains up-to-date accreditation documentation.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman
Members: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar, Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Aydın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Şat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kanatlı, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Genç Tetik, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşen Satır Reyhan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Soyocak, Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Eryücel, Asst. Prof. Dr. Burak Özer, Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Özgür Sarıca

Education and Curriculum Committee
Evaluates proposals for new courses, modifications, and curriculum improvements; coordinates with other departments to ensure program coherence.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Aydın, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Soyocak, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kanatlı, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Eryücel

Assessment and Evaluation Committee
Designs and analyses student feedback and learning outcome surveys to promote continuous improvement.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Şat
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Genç Tetik, Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan, Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Özgür Sarıca, Res. Asst. Dr. Fatma Zehra Karayel, Res. Asst. Fatih Sami Özakyol

Hitit Action Plan (HEP) Committee
Plans and monitors the department’s annual action items within the university’s strategic framework.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan
Members: Res. Asst. Dr. Fatma Zehra Karayel

Web and Communication Committee
Prepares announcements, updates departmental news, and maintains the accuracy and visibility of the department’s website.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler
Members: Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Özgür Sarıca

Erasmus+ Exchange Committee
Oversees Erasmus+ exchange activities, coordinates agreements with partner universities, and assists students in the selection and transfer of courses.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler (Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinator)
Members:

Double Major and Minor Programs Committee
Supports the planning and execution of double major and minor programs and promotes them among students.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Soyocak
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşen Satır Reyhan

Transfer and Equivalency Committees
Evaluate applications for horizontal and vertical transfers as well as course exemptions, ensuring compliance with university regulations.
Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Salih Özgür Sarıca
Members: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan, Res. Asst. Dr. Eray Acar

Undergraduate and Graduate Program Committees
Organize teaching and exam schedules for undergraduate and graduate programs each semester.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar
Members: Res. Asst. Dr. Fatma Zehra Karayel (exam), Res. Asst. Fatih Sami Özakyol (teaching)

Summer School Committee
Evaluates student eligibility and coordinates summer course offerings.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Soyocak
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşen Satır Reyhan

Graduate Admission and Evaluation Committee
Assesses applications and interview results for graduate programs.
Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan
Members: Res. Asst. Dr. Fatma Zehra Karayel, Res. Asst. Fatih Sami Özakyol

Academic Events and Promotion Committee
Organizes academic events and outreach activities that promote the department’s visibility and engagement with external partners.
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Aydın
Members: Asst. Prof. Dr. Burak Özer

Career and Alumni Relations Committee
Facilitates communication with alumni, supports career and internship opportunities, and organizes alumni days to strengthen the link between graduates and current students.
Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Eryücel
Members: Res. Asst. Fatih Sami Özakyol

Orientation Committee
Organizes orientation activities for new students each academic year.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan
Members:

Academic Incentive Evaluation Committee

Reviews faculty applications for academic incentive awards in line with national regulations and ensures consistent classification of academic outputs.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar
Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşen Satır Reyhan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kanatlı, Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan