Quality Policy Statement
The quality assurance policy of the Anatolia American University, Legal Entity under Private Law (U.L.E) (hereinafter also referred to as the “University” or the “U.L.E”), forms an integral part of its strategic planning. The policy is developed and further specified through actions implemented within the study programs. Within the framework of the internal quality assurance system, the Academic Council serves as the central collective decision-making body for first-cycle study programs. The responsibilities of the Academic Council include the management, coordination, and oversight of academic and organizational matters, as well as matters relating to quality assurance. The Council includes the President of the Student Association and, where appropriate, for quality assurance matters, an authorized representative of the parent institution.
The Departmental Coordinating Committee, together with the Dean of the School, maintains continuous communication and cooperation with the Quality Assurance Officer, who is responsible for collecting statistical reports and data concerning students’ experience of the educational process. The Committee monitors and evaluates the quality of the educational programs and proposes changes aimed at improving the educational process. Such changes are implemented following approval by the Academic Councils.
The principles governing the quality assurance process are as follows:
- Transparency at all levels of administrative and academic procedures.
- Continuous improvement of the quality of education and research, with the aim of establishing and deepening knowledge and developing students’ critical thinking and skills.
- Continuous improvement of the quality of the Department’s procedures.
- Promoting and communicating the work carried out by the Department to society, the state, and the academic community.
Goal Setting and Planning
In order to implement the quality policy, the following general objectives have been established:
- High quality of studies.
- Continuous adaptation and updating of course content.
- High employability and professional and academic success of graduates.
- Development of research activity.
- High levels of student satisfaction with the courses offered.
- High levels of student satisfaction with the services provided.
