Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit
The quality assurance system and accreditation compliance processes within the Department of Foreign Languages are carried out by Nesibe Aslan, Lecturer and Head of the Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit, in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of Konya University of Food and Agriculture, in accordance with the procedures and principles established by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK), and are carried out by Lecturer Nesibe Aslan, Head of the Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit.
Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities
In accordance with the Konya Food and Agriculture University Quality Assurance Guidelines, the duties and responsibilities of our Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit are as follows:
- Quality Development and Evaluation: To ensure the evaluation of academic and administrative services and the continuous improvement of quality in line with the university’s strategic plan.
- Coordination of Internal Evaluations: To plan, manage, and coordinate internal evaluation processes.
- Quality Reports and Data Analysis: Collecting and analyzing quality-related data and presenting the results to University administration and relevant stakeholders.
- Collection and Evaluation of Student Feedback: Systematically collect and evaluate student feedback and incorporate it into improvement processes.
- Certification and Accreditation Support: Making the necessary preparations for certification and monitoring processes to be conducted by independent evaluation and accreditation organizations, carrying out these processes, and providing all necessary support.
About Accreditation: The Accreditation Agency is an accreditation body registered with YÖKAK that evaluates higher education institutions’ language education programs in accordance with national and international standards. Our unit oversees the department’s self-evaluation and evidence preparation efforts during this process.
General Information
The Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit of the Department of Foreign Languages conducts its activities in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of Konya Food and Agriculture University, as well as the procedures and principles established by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK).
Our unit establishes criteria for the evaluation of education and teaching, research ethics and quality, social contribution activities, and administrative services, and conducts program evaluations. The data obtained from these activities is shared with our University’s Quality Commission, and the processes are carried out in collaboration with the Quality Coordination Office.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Vision:
On this journey we have embarked upon under the motto “The University That Transforms Knowledge into Products,” our vision is to be an institution that provides high-quality foreign language education with a strong and institutional identity.
Our Mission:
- To equip students with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for success in interdisciplinary academic work.
- To help students develop their English language awareness, knowledge, and skills; to support their independent study; and to foster their critical and creative thinking through high-quality education.
- Therefore, our primary goal is to equip students with English-related skills in addition to general academic and personal skills.
- Konya Food and Agriculture University, which prioritizes the principle of “knowing and using the language very well,” aims to equip students with the English language knowledge and skills required by international higher education standards through its 100% English-language education program, thereby preparing them as best as possible for their professional careers.
Our Values: Our department conducts its work within the framework of the following core values adopted by our University:
- A people-centered approach
- The awareness that the fields of agriculture, nature, animal husbandry, and food are pioneers in achieving strategic superiority
- Providing education with a research-oriented and innovative mindset
- Fostering individuals capable of taking a holistic and detailed view and making sound evaluations
- Conveying the importance of the local and the reality of the global
- Demonstrating through practical application that sustainable learning is achievable through effective methods and tools
Our Quality Policy
Our unit aims to create a high-quality, measurable, and continuously improving learning environment in foreign language education. To this end, we adhere to the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle; we incorporate the views of students, faculty, and other stakeholders into decision-making processes and reflect the data obtained in our improvement efforts.
Regulations
Our unit conducts its activities within the framework of the following regulations:
- Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council
- Konya Food and Agriculture University Quality Assurance Guidelines
- Accreditation Standards of the Relevant Accreditation Agency
Policy Documents and Strategic Plan
Our unit is guided by the University’s Strategic Plan and its policies on Quality, Education and Teaching, Research, and Social Contribution; it plans and monitors its department-level goals and activities in alignment with these documents.
- Konya Food and Agriculture University Strategic Plan
- Quality Assurance Policy
- Teaching and Learning Policy
- Research Policy
- Social Contribution Policy
Organizational Chart
Our unit’s place within the university’s quality assurance structure is shown below:
- University Quality Commission
- Quality Coordination Office
- Department of Foreign Languages
- Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit (Unit Head: Lecturer Nesibe Aslan)
Governance Model
Our unit operates under the Department Chair in coordination with the University Quality Commission and the Quality Coordination Office. The PDCA cycle serves as the basis for decision-making processes; stakeholders are involved in the process through surveys, meetings, and feedback mechanisms.
Our Stakeholders:
- Internal stakeholders: Students, faculty members, administrative staff, the Department Chair, and the University Quality Commission
- External stakeholders: Alumni, accreditation bodies, partner institutions, and the community
Organization
The Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit operates under the Department of Foreign Languages; it carries out its work in coordination with the University Quality Commission and the Quality Coordination Office.
Unit Head: Lecturer Nesibe Aslan
QUALITY DOCUMENTS
This section provides information on the standard forms, workflows, and job descriptions used in the implementation of quality processes within the Department of Foreign Languages. The documents have been prepared in accordance with the Konya Food and Agriculture University Quality Assurance Guidelines and YÖKAK criteria, and are regularly reviewed and updated.
Forms
Our unit uses standard forms determined by the University’s Quality Coordination Office in evaluation, feedback, and monitoring processes. These forms primarily cover the following areas:
- Student and stakeholder evaluation surveys
- Program evaluation forms
- Meeting minutes
- Improvement and corrective action forms
Workflows
Our unit’s quality processes are carried out in accordance with our University’s standard workflows. The steps, responsible parties, and procedures for each process have been defined. The main processes are as follows:
- Internal evaluation process
- Student feedback collection and evaluation process
- Accreditation preparation process
Job Descriptions
The duties, authorities, and responsibilities of staff working in the Quality Monitoring and Accreditation Unit have been defined in accordance with our University’s standard job description format.
- Unit Head Job Description
REPORTS AND GUIDELINES
Our unit prepares reports on the results of quality initiatives in standard report formats and shares them with our University’s Quality Commission and relevant stakeholders. The main reports prepared are as follows:
- Unit self-assessment report
- Annual Activity Report
- Survey Results Reports
- Meeting minutes
CONTACT
Unit Coordinator: Lecturer Nesibe Aslan
Email: [nesibe.aslan@gidatarim.edu.tr]
Office: [Department of Foreign Languages]
Students and other stakeholders may submit their opinions, suggestions, and feedback to our unit via the email address above.
