INTERNATIONALIZATION COMMITTEE REGULATION
SECTION ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis, and Definitions
Purpose
ARTICLE 1 – (1) (Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1) The purpose of this regulation is to define the duties, powers, and operating principles of the Internationalization Committee established to guide the internationalization processes of Izmir University of Economics within the framework of quality assurance, to develop international collaborations, to increase student and academic staff mobility, to encourage international research and to support academic success on a global scale.
Scope
ARTICLE 2-(1) (Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1) This regulation covers all academic and administrative units of Izmir University of Economics.
Basis
ARTICLE 3 – (1) (Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1) This regulation has been prepared based on the relevant regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YOK), the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) and international accreditation requirements, Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission Regulation.
Definitions
ARTICLE 4- (Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
(1) The references in this regulation are as follows:
a) Academic Unit: The faculty, school, vocational school, and graduate school within Izmir University of Economics,
b) President: President of the Committee,
c) Committee: Internationalization Committee of Izmir University of Economics,
ç) Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER): The report prepared annually to monitor the quality assurance processes related to the educational, research, and social contribution activities, as well as the administrative services of Izmir University of Economics,
d) Performance Indicators: Tools used to measure, monitor, and evaluate whether Izmir University of Economics has achieved its goals and objectives, or to what extent it has achieved them,
e) Rector: The Rector of Izmir University of Economics,
f) TTO: Project Development and Technology Transfer Office of Izmir University of Economics,
g) University (IUE): Izmir University of Economics.
SECTION TWO
Establishment and Working Principles, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Committee (Title changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
Establishment of the Committee
ARTICLE 5 –(Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
(1) The Committee consists of at least three academics appointed by the Rector to represent academic units, the Director of the Office of International Affairs, the Director of TTO, a representative from the Dean of Students Office, a representative from the Student Affairs Directorate, a representative from Teaching and Learning Research and Application Center, a Student Representative, and the President and Vice-President.
(2) The Committee President is appointed directly by the Rector. The committee elects a “Vice President” from among its members. In the absence of the President, the Vice President presides over meetings.
(3) The Director of the Office of International Affairs acts as the rapporteur for the committee. The rapporteur is responsible for conducting correspondence and organizing meetings in accordance with the agenda set by the President. In the absence of the rapporteur, a member assigned by the president acts as the rapporteur.
(4) If deemed necessary by the Committee, sub-committees, work groups, and/or advisory boards, which may include non-committee members, can be formed.
(5) The Committee convenes with the absolute majority (more than half) of its total members and makes decisions with the absolute majority of those attending the meeting. In the event of a tie, the president's vote shall be decisive.
Working Principles (Article added: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
ARTICLE 5/A – (1) The working principles of the Committee are as follows:
a) Transparency: Decisions and activities are openly shared with all relevant stakeholders.
b) Participation: Active participation of internal and external university stakeholders in the process is ensured.
c) Sustainability: The long-term impacts of research projects completed are taken into consideration.
ç) Monitoring and Evaluation: The internationalization performance criteria stated in the strategic plan are regularly evaluated to ensure continuous improvement.
Meeting Time
ARTICLE 6-(1) The Committee meets at least 4 times a year and whenever the President deems it necessary.
Term and Termination of Committee Membership
ARTICLE 7-(1) (Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1) The term of office for Committee members is three years. The student Representative serves for one year.
(2) (Deleted: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
(3) If necessary, committee members may be removed from their duties before the expiration of their terms, in accordance with the procedure by which they were elected.
(4) (Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1) In the event of any vacancy among the committee members, a new appointment shall be made in the same manner.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee
ARTICLE 8-(Changed: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
(1) The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:
a) Quality Assurance:
1) Provide opinions and suggestions to the University Quality Commission in order to review and improve the University's Internationalization Policy within the framework of necessary legal regulations and current developments,
2) Monitor the University's internationalization policy and report evaluations to the Quality Commission,
3) Monitor the internationalization-related performance indicators of the IUE Strategic Plan and submit the prepared Internationalization Performance Evaluation Report to the Quality Commission every January,
4) Propose metrics for evaluating the impact of internationalization projects,
5) Present suggestions for improvement regarding the management and organizational structure of internationalization processes to the Rectorate,
6) Present suggestions for improving the University’s position in international rankings and to develop mechanisms that will support international accreditation processes,
7) Monitor the resources allocated for internationalization and submit improvement suggestions to the Rectorate,
8) Monitor the compliance of international collaborations, exchange programs, and international student application and admission processes with the IUE Quality Assurance Framework and Education Quality Assurance Framework, and develop suggestions for improvement.
b) Policy Development
1) Monitor Erasmus+, bilateral agreements, and other international programs aimed at promoting student, academic, and administrative staff mobility, and submit new agreement proposals to the OIA,
2) Ensure that the University’s internationalization activities comply with ethical standards and sustainability principles, and make recommendations.
c) Student and Academic Staff Support
1) Review the mechanisms used to facilitate the adaptation of international faculty members and students, and develop improvement suggestions,
2) Review the international student application and admission processes, scholarship and support mechanisms, and make improvement suggestions.
Çalışma grupları
MADDE 9 – (1) (Deleted: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
Monitoring and Evaluation
ARTICLE 10-(1) (Deleted: SD 03/09/2025-562-B1)
SECTION THREE
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Non-Provisional Circumstances
ARTICLE 11-(1) In cases where there is no provision in this regulation, the provisions of the Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission Regulation, relevant legislation, and Senate decisions shall apply.
Amendments
ARTICLE 12-(1) This regulation may be amended by the decision of the Senate.
Effectiveness
ARTICLE 13-(1) This regulation takes effect on the date it is approved by the Senate.
Enforcement
ARTICLE 14-(1) The Rector of the Izmir University of Economics enforces the provisions of this regulation.
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This regulation took effect with the Senate decision dated 26.02.2025 and numbered 549.