16.2.1 Elected Representation within Bahçeşehir University’s Governing Bodies

The University Senate is the highest governing body of Bahçeşehir University, comprising elected representatives of faculty and students, as well as members from staff, ensuring participatory and inclusive institutional governance.

Structure of the University Senate

The University Senate is composed of the Rector, Vice Rectors, and Deans, who serve as ex officio (by virtue of their position) members, alongside ten elected representatives from the academic staff of various faculties.

These elected members represent the broader academic community and contribute to the formulation and implementation of university-wide policies.

Student and Staff Participation

In addition to the elected academic representatives, undergraduate and graduate students are also represented in the University. These student members contribute to discussions and decisions on academic and administrative matters, ensuring that the student perspective is included at the highest level of governance.

Administrative staff are likewise represented in the Senate, ensuring that the perspectives of non-faculty employees are included in institutional discussions.

Commitment to Inclusive Governance

This inclusive structure allows for broad participation across the university community and ensures that decisions made at the highest level of governance reflect diverse viewpoints.

Through this structure Bahçeşehir University upholds the principles of democratic participation, accountability, and shared governance, ensuring that institutional decisions reflect the collective input of the university community.