The Tarsus University Advisory Board Meeting was held under the chairmanship of Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen, with the participation of internal and external stakeholders. The meeting comprehensively addressed the university’s institutional development, the changing dynamics of higher education, and the institution’s future vision. Organized to strengthen cooperation between the university, the city, and industry; to evaluate Tarsus University’s strategic goals in light of stakeholder feedback; and to develop a shared perspective for the future, the meeting brought together representatives from public institutions, local governments, the business community, and academia.
In his opening remarks, Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen assessed the transformation of the modern higher education system—drawing on the historical development of the university concept—and the new responsibilities this transformation has placed on universities. Addressing the role of universities not only in knowledge production and educational activities but also in social development, economic growth, and R&D processes, Özen highlighted the multidimensional nature of the evolving concept of higher education.
During the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doğancan Çavmak from the Quality Coordination Office delivered a presentation in which he shared with participants comprehensive data on the progress Tarsus University has made since its founding. The presentation also included information on the university’s quality initiatives and accreditation processes. Later in the meeting, topics related to Tarsus University’s activities were evaluated in light of the views and suggestions of internal and external stakeholders, with particular emphasis on the expectations of industry and the business world, the changing conditions of the job market, and potential collaborations the university could develop in these areas.
The program concluded with the exchange of mutual views and suggestions regarding Tarsus University’s future vision.