Boards and Committees

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