Regulation of the Bahçeşehir University Application and Research Center for Social Responsibility

Friday, 31 May 2013, Official Gazette, Issue: 28663

SECTION ONE

Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions

Purpose

ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to set out the procedures and principles regarding the purpose, activities and management of the Bahçeşehir University Application and Research Center for Social Responsibility.

Scope

ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Regulation covers the provisions regarding the objectives, activities, bodies, duties of the bodies and working procedures of the Bahçeşehir University Application and Research Center for Social Responsibility.

Basis

ARTICLE 3 – (1) This Regulation has been prepared on the basis of Articles 7 and 14 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547 dated 4 November 1981.

Definitions

ARTICLE 4 – (1) In this Regulation;

a) Advisory Board: refers to the Advisory Board of the Center,

b) Center: refers to the Bahçeşehir University Application and Research Center for Social Responsibility,

c) Director: refers to the Director of the Center,

ç) President: refers to the President of Bahçeşehir University,

d) Board of Directors: refers to the Board of Directors of the Center,

e) University: refers to Bahçeşehir University.

SECTION TWO

Objectives and Areas of Activity of the Center

Objectives of the Center

ARTICLE 5 – (1) The objectives of the Center are as follows:

a) To direct the University's students, faculty members and staff to various social responsibility projects that may interest them.

b) To enhance the social, cultural and academic knowledge of University members and enable them to become individuals who produce solutions without complaining, can work in teams and are aware of their responsibilities toward society.

c) To contribute, through social responsibility projects, to improving the living conditions of all segments of society, primarily young people and the elderly.

ç) To support economic, environmental, cultural and social development for a sustainable world by producing solutions to social problems.

d) To conduct scientific research, practice and educational activities and to provide consultancy services in line with all these objectives.

Areas of activity of the Center

ARTICLE 6 – (1) The areas of activity of the Center are as follows:

a) To develop and carry out social responsibility projects, conducted with the active participation of University members and especially our students, aimed at the social and cultural development of the most vulnerable groups in society, primarily young people and the elderly, and at improving the economic situation of these groups.

b) To carry out educational programs and publications aimed at raising public awareness, primarily among young people, in the field of democratic governance and social responsibility, to organize cultural events, and to participate in and support projects with similar aims.

c) To ensure the realization of new projects or participation in existing projects on related subjects in cooperation with the University's other application and research centers and with national or international institutions and organizations.

ç) To provide student exchanges aimed at increasing the knowledge of young people within the framework of cooperation with similar projects abroad.

d) To provide students with opportunities for professional practice through social responsibility projects, and scholarship opportunities to students in financial need who participate in these projects.

e) To carry out supportive education and training activities aimed at increasing the capacities of University members, and especially students, in the areas that interest them.

f) To develop and implement new projects on the above-mentioned subjects approved by the Board of Directors.

g) To carry out other activities decided by the Board of Directors.

SECTION THREE

Bodies of the Center and Their Duties

Bodies of the Center

ARTICLE 7 – (1) The bodies of the Center are as follows:

a) Director.

b) Board of Directors.

c) Advisory Board.

Director

ARTICLE 8 – (1) The Director is appointed by the President for a term of three years from among the University's academic staff related to the Center's field of activity. A Director whose term has expired may be reappointed.

(2) The Director is responsible to the President for the regular conduct of activities in line with the objectives of the Center, for the supervision and monitoring of all activities of the Center, and for taking the necessary measures in these matters.

(3) Upon the proposal of the Director, up to two persons from among the academic staff of the University related to the Center's field of activity are appointed by the President as deputy directors for a term of three years. When necessary, the President may replace the deputy directors following the same procedure.

(4) When the Director is absent, he or she appoints one of the deputy directors as acting director. If the acting period exceeds six months, a new Director is appointed. When the Director's term ends, the terms of the deputy directors also end.

Duties of the Director

ARTICLE 9 – (1) The duties of the Director are as follows:

a) To represent the Center and chair the Board of Directors.

b) To make the assignments required by the Center's activities.

c) To implement the decisions of the Board of Directors within the framework of the provisions of this Regulation.

ç) To prepare the annual work plan and annual activity report of the Center and, after approval by the Board of Directors, submit them to the Office of the President for information.

Board of Directors

ARTICLE 10 – (1) The Board of Directors consists of a total of seven members under the chairmanship of the Director: a deputy director designated by the Director and five members proposed to the University Executive Board from among the faculty members related to the Center's field of work and appointed by the President for a term of three years. A member whose term has expired may be reappointed. A member who leaves office for any reason is replaced by a new member appointed by the same procedure to complete the remaining term.

(2) The Board of Directors decides on the education, training, scientific research, consultancy and publication activities of the Center and the principles related to these activities. The Board of Directors meets in ordinary session at least four times a year and in extraordinary session when necessary, upon the call of the Director, with an absolute majority, and decisions are taken by majority vote.

Duties of the Board of Directors

ARTICLE 11 – (1) The Board of Directors performs the following duties regarding the management of the Center:

a) To ensure the preparation and implementation of plans and programs related to the activities of the Center,

b) To prepare the investment and plan proposal of the Center and submit it to the President for approval,

c) To evaluate and decide on social responsibility projects,

ç) When necessary, to establish temporary working groups related to the activities of the Center and regulate their duties,

d) To determine the basic principles, procedures and rules of activities to be carried out jointly with public and private institutions in Türkiye and abroad,

e) To evaluate and decide on matters brought to the agenda by the Director.

Advisory Board and its duties

ARTICLE 12 – (1) The Advisory Board consists of at least ten and at most fifty members appointed by the President for a term of three years, upon the proposal of the Board of Directors, from among academic staff of the University or other universities experienced in the Center's fields of activity and, if they so wish, experts from relevant institutions and organizations. Vacant memberships are filled by new members appointed by the same procedure to complete the remaining term. Members whose terms have expired may be reappointed.

(2) The Advisory Board meets in ordinary session at least once a year upon the call of the Director. The Director may also call the Advisory Board to an extraordinary meeting if deemed necessary. The Advisory Board is chaired by the President.

(3) The duties of the Advisory Board are to make evaluations and offer advisory opinions and recommendations on matters needed by the Board of Directors regarding the activities of the Center.

SECTION FOUR

Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Staffing needs

ARTICLE 13 – (1) The academic, technical and administrative staffing needs of the Center are met by personnel assigned by the President in accordance with Article 13 of Law No. 2547.

Entry into force

ARTICLE 14 – (1) This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication.

Execution

ARTICLE 15 – (1) The provisions of this Regulation are executed by the President of Bahçeşehir University.