Bayburt University

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Leadership, Governance, and Quality Policy

In line with the Development Plans, Strategic Plan goals, and objectives of Bayburt University, it aims to be an institution where education and science are prioritized, offering qualified educational services in compliance with quality standards and ethical values. The "Leadership, Governance, and Quality Policy" has been created based on the following principles:

To adopt quality management and continuous improvement processes and ensure compliance with national and international standards,
To make managerial decisions based on ethical values, in a way that supports institutionalization and sustainability, ensuring transparency and a participatory management approach by incorporating stakeholder participation and feedback,
To continue the mission of being a pioneer in education and science, aiming for excellence in education and research processes, and becoming an institution that adds value to all its stakeholders,
To adopt a student-centered approach, supporting the academic and personal development of our students and continuously monitoring student satisfaction,
To strengthen internal communication and activate communication between our academic and administrative staff, ensuring fair and effective use of information and resources,
To encourage our staff to present their services and work processes ethically, respectfully, fairly, and transparently,
To guide our employees toward continuous improvement and innovative thinking, adapting quickly to changing educational needs,
To fulfill our environmental and social responsibilities in line with international sustainability principles.

Education Policy

Our university aims to educate individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and competencies required by their professions, are lifelong learners, productive, sensitive to environmental and social issues, and have a critical and applied learning approach, in line with its Strategic Plan, mission, vision, and the quality objectives set by national laws.

In this direction, the education policy is:

To ensure that learning-focused programs, designed according to local and national needs and the requirements of the modern age, are conducted by qualified teaching staff, aiming to educate individuals who adopt ethical values, respect human rights, can use knowledge and technology, and are self-confident and expressive,
To ensure that graduates of our programs become experts who contribute to science, culture, and art, aim for lifelong learning, question the problems of the society they live in, use stakeholder-based tools and knowledge to solve problems collaboratively, and become leaders for the region and country,
To enrich and dynamically conduct education processes using various methods, techniques, and interactive tools, and continuously improve these processes with stakeholder participation, developing them in ways that meet expectations,
To adopt a student-centered approach based on student representation in decision-making processes related to education and teaching, and to offer all educational services with innovative approaches, facilitating digital transformation in education,
To integrate education processes with research and development, social contribution, and internationalization processes, and prioritize quality-focused work to accredit educational programs and ensure their continuous development.

R&D Policy

The BAYÜ Strategic Plan, based on its mission, vision, and strategic plan defined by law, adheres to the following principles when carrying out research and development activities:

To be aligned with the institution’s mission, vision, core values, strategic plan, and quality policy,
To comply with BAYÜ's ethical principles and rules,
To be in harmony with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,
To increase the number of high-quality academic, scientific, and social publications listed in national and international indexes,
To increase the number of accepted national and international projects, patents, and utility models,
To encourage the production of products that contribute to the regional and national economy, considering regional conditions and needs,
To contribute to the knowledge dissemination of local communities regarding agriculture and livestock,
To provide necessary support for academic staff and students to contribute to research and development activities, implementing tools for developing new ideas and organizing relevant training,
To support academic staff in transforming R&D outputs into value-added commercial products and fostering entrepreneurial ventures.

Social Contribution Policy

Bayburt University adopts the following principles as part of its social contribution policy, in alignment with its mission, vision, core values, strategic plan, and quality policy:

To carry out activities that are in harmony with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, addressing regional and national needs, and contributing to stakeholders,
To reflect the university’s research and participatory identity to society while emphasizing local and regional values,
To conduct research to solve social problems and present the results for the benefit of society based on scientific approaches,
To develop innovative solutions and engage in creative approaches in projects that support regional and national development, collaborating with all stakeholders including civil society, government, and the private sector,
To support the continuous protection and development of regional resources and environmental values, raising awareness about their sustainable use through activities and collaborations,
To offer lifelong learning-based education and development programs to support the development of stakeholders,
To operate in line with ethical rules and universal values in all social contribution activities, preserving and enhancing local cultural heritage,
To provide students with opportunities to actively participate in social contribution activities, fostering their development and contribution to society.

Internationalization Policy

Bayburt University adopts the following principles as part of its "Internationalization Policy" within the framework of its mission, vision, Strategic Plan, and Integrated Quality Management System, as well as its student-centered approach to educational services:

To offer educational programs that consider national and international developments,
To collaborate on joint projects with universities recognized for their scientific infrastructure and capacity both domestically and internationally,
To encourage the participation of academic staff and students in international exchange programs, enhancing international mobility and the knowledge and experience gained by both staff and students,
To increase awareness, recognition, and cooperation with countries' regional cultures and values through student exchanges and by working on student admissions,
To actively participate in European Union programs and projects, making the region more attractive for collaboration with these countries,
To ensure that all processes related to international mobility are conducted digitally,
To improve processes based on feedback from academic and administrative staff and international students participating in international mobility.

Digital Transformation Office