ACCREDITATION PROCESS DECLARATION

Dear Students and Academic Staff,

As Gönen Vocational School, we have initiated the accreditation process to enhance the quality of our education and provide instruction in accordance with recognized standards.

This process is carried out to document the compliance of our educational activities with quality standards and to ensure continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Declaration

To clearly define the responsibilities of students, academic staff, and administrative personnel, and to ensure the active participation of all stakeholders in the process.

What is Accreditation?

According to the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC/YÖKAK), accreditation is an external evaluation process that assesses whether specific academic standards and field-specific criteria are met.

Main MEDEK Criteria

• Educational Objectives
• Learning Outcomes
• Curriculum
• Academic Staff
• Infrastructure
• Administrative and Management Processes
• Program-Specific Criteria
• Continuous Improvement Activities

Benefits of Accreditation for Students

Responsibilities Expected from Students

• Participation in course evaluation surveys
• Providing feedback on program development processes
• Active involvement in feedback mechanisms
• Regular participation in academic activities
• Offering suggestions to improve educational quality
• Developing a sense of institutional belonging
• Embracing the culture of quality assurance

Benefits of Accreditation for Academic Staff

Responsibilities Expected from Academic Staff

• Keeping course content up to date
• Monitoring program outcomes
• Documenting assessment and evaluation processes
• Taking student feedback into consideration
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities
• Supporting institutional reporting processes
• Participating in accreditation meetings
• Taking an active role in quality assurance processes

Together with the contributions of all our stakeholders, we continue to enhance our quality standards.