March 12, 2025 – A critical meeting regarding the TURAK Accreditation application process was held at Gökçeada School of Applied Sciences (GUBY), chaired by Director Dr. Hande Kandur Arslan. The meeting was attended by GUBY academic staff and Acting Secretary Medet Yıldırım, focusing on the accreditation timeline and key action items.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Significance of Accreditation:

   • Emphasized the strategic importance of TURAK accreditation for educational quality and institutional reputation.

   • Highlighted benefits for students, faculty, and the university’s standing.

2. TURAK Criteria Review:

   • Conducted a detailed comparison between prepared reports and benchmark examples.

   • Evaluated compliance with accreditation standards to identify gaps.

3. Curriculum & ECTS Alignment:

   • Discussed planned revisions to course structures and teaching plans.

   • Addressed necessary updates to ensure full compatibility with ECTS requirements.

4. Task Delegation & Work Plan:

   • Finalized responsibilities and timelines for the application process.

   • Established next steps to meet submission deadlines.

Outcome & Next Steps:

✓ The team agreed to adhere to the application timeline, with follow-up meetings scheduled.
✓ This marked the first in a series of meetings to secure TURAK accreditation.