SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
- Disability Support
- Access Schemes For People With Disabilities
- On-Campus Accommodation
- Training on Social Sustainability
- Outreach Projects For The Local Community
- Physical Healthcare Services
- Mental Health Support
- Healthy and Affordable Food Options
- Healthcare Services
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
- Sustainable Procurement
- Sustainable Investment
- Sustainable Student Society
- Net Zero Commitment
- AGU Karbon Emissions
- Carbon Reduction Target
- Sustainability Courses
- Research Center with Sustainability Focus
- Training on Environment Aspects
- Sustainability Literacy And Knowledge
GOVERNANCE
- Ethics Culture
- Ethics Training
- Ethics Management Bodies
- Internal Reporting System
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
- Sustainable Development Bodies
- Financial Reporting
- Student's Union
- Student Representation
- Governance Minutes
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
1-Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy
AGU is committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity. Robust guidelines against discrimination and harassment have been established to ensure a secure and respectful atmosphere for every member of the university community. These regulations underscore our dedication to addressing discrimination and harassment stemming from factors such as race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, and more. In this regard, AGU has established one action plan and two policies. Within the scope of Societal Gender Equality Action Plan for 2022-2025, AGU aims to apply the following objectives: Work-Life Balance and Corporate Culture Planning, Ensuring Societal Gender Balance in Decision-Making Processes, Societal Gender Equality in Appointment and Promotion Processes, Integration of Societal Gender Equality in Research and Education Content, Measures against Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment.
AGU also has a Non-Discriminatory Admissions Policy that ensures providing a fair, equal, free, respectful environment free from all forms of discrimination, including gender-based inequality to live, work, and study. In this regard, AGU commits to providing equal access and opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. In a broader and inclusive framework, AGU has an anti-discrimination and Anti-Harassment (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) Policy. Through this policy, AGU aims to show its determination to carry out its education, research, and societal contribution activities by considering a fair, equal, free, and respectful environment free from all forms of discrimination, including gender-based inequality to live, work, and study (Please see the link).
AGU has also completed all the necessary procedures for membership in the UN Global Compact Network Turkey, which addresses the fundamental responsibilities of the business world in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environment, and combating corruption (Please see the link).
Reducing inequalities and ensuring that no one is left behind are integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From this perspective, Abdullah Gül University (AGU) attaches great importance to SDG 10 and supports people with disabilities. AGU has established the Barrier-Free Coordinatorship with dedicated staff, which offers a range of support services for students with disabilities, including assistance in coping with difficulties, developing social skills, and providing career support. The Barrier-Free Unit, in collaboration with the university, local municipality, and disability associations, assesses the accessibility of the AGU campus, identifies deficiencies, and proposes improvement solutions.
Click here to visit the web page of the Barrier-Free Coordinatorship. Also, see the Directive on Equal Opportunities in Education for Disabled Students in the link and barrier-free unit guidelines.
Accessible AGU
AGU’s commitment to providing an accessible campus for all lies in ensuring equal educational opportunities and access to campus resources for all members of our community. To uphold this principle, AGU has established a Barrier-Free Coordinatorship, which offers counseling programs tailored to students with disabilities. These programs focus on enhancing practical communication skills, coping mechanisms for challenges, developing social skills, and providing career support. Furthermore, the Barrier-Free Unit actively collaborates with the university, local authorities, and disability-focused organizations. It conducts assessments of AGU's campus accessibility, identifies any shortcomings, and suggests solutions to address them.
For more information, you can visit the Barrier-Free Coordinatorship webpage. Additionally, you can find relevant guidelines and directives on equal opportunities in education for disabled students through the provided links.
Under its "Engelsiz" (Without Barriers) Program, AGU ensures that its facilities are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Alongside this initiative, AGU implements features such as sidewalk ramps, designated parking spaces for handicapped individuals, spacious elevators, and accessible bathrooms in all buildings, aiming to facilitate smooth access throughout the campus. Through these spatial adjustments, AGU applied for the 2022 Barrier-Free University Awards organized by YÖK (The Council of Higher Education) and won the "Spatial Accessibility Award" in the Orange Flag category for the "Administrative and Classrooms Building". In 2023, AGU re-applied for the same awards with its two faculties (Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Lİfe and Natural Sciences) and won Orange Flag rewards for its faculties from YÖK (See the link). AGU also has the "Barrier-Free Program Order" given by the Council of Higher Education to departments and programs that are accessible to different disability groups. On our campus, where the open areas of the campus are accessible, accessibility arrangements are being developed in stages for different indoor areas. Please see the link for arrangements and works.
3-Access Schemes For People With Disabilities
As part of our commitment, we have established an extensive Disability Access Scheme to aid individuals with disabilities in their academic and professional pursuits. This initiative encompasses a range of services, including mentorship and specialized support, tailored to cater to the distinctive requirements and challenges faced by disabled students, staff, and scholars. Our objective is to cultivate an environment that is inclusive and supportive, enabling individuals with disabilities to thrive and actively participate in all aspects of academic life. In this regard, AGU has access schemes for people with disabilities such as mentoring or other targeted support. AGU carries out activities not only for its disabled students but also for other disabled students in the Kayseri city (Please see the link). In addition, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a special week celebrated on the same dates in 156 member countries of the United Nations, was celebrated at AGU with the theme of "Colors of Life, Barrier-Free Touches" (Please see the link). The main activities conducted at AGU are as follows;
The Directive on Equal Opportunities in Education for Disabled Students (Please see the link)
- This Directive aims to ensure the preparation of the necessary academic environment and the implementation of measures and regulations to facilitate the education life of disabled students registered at Abdullah Gül University, and to ensure their full participation in the educational processes. It covers the procedures and principles regarding spatial accessibility, examination practices, class activities, and all services the university provides.
Mentorship by AGU
a. Appointment of Coordinator:
According to the guidelines, each student, including disabled, immigrant, etc., is assigned a coordinator by the committee, who is responsible for providing individualized support and assistance.
b. Peer Mentoring Program at AGU:
AGU's peer mentorship program offers essential assistance to students in all aspects of their academic careers. This program pairs experienced students with newbies to provide mentoring, knowledge sharing, and assistance with any issues they may face. Please find the application form through the link.
Other Targeted Support by AGU
a. AGU Erasmus Office’s Application Support for Disabled Students: AGU Erasmus Office applies extra points for the Erasmus applications of students with disabilities. Students with a disability are given +10 points for their application. In addition, if these students are at least 70% disabled, they can benefit from an additional grant of €250 per month. You can get more information about the Erasmus Office’s application process through the provided link.
b. Support for Disabled Student’s Dormitory Acceptance Processes
The AGU Health, Culture, and Sport Unit evaluates the disability situations of prospective students for dormitory placements. Those residing in the dormitories receive additional points if they or their family members have disabilities. Click here to visit the Dormitory Application Form and learn about how disabilities are taken into account during the process.
c. Equipment Support
Support for the equipment that our disabled students may need is provided by our university. For example, tablet PCs were provided to disabled students by the Preparatory School. Also, audio versions of lecture notes have been made accessible for visually impaired students through the Jaws program.
d. Project Support
For the projects and grant programs carried out by AGU TTO, women candidates, and disadvantaged groups are given priority by giving additional points (Please see the link).
e. AGU Academic Audio Library Project:
The project aims to ensure that academic course resources are converted into accessible formats for visually impaired students. This project aims to establish a platform that will enable visually impaired students to access academic resources through open access and to provide the vocalization of academic publications in English and Turkish for this platform. You can find detailed information on this project through the link.
Inclusion is at the heart of our beliefs at AGU, and we have created a comprehensive Disability Accommodation Policy to reflect our persistent commitment. Our policy demonstrates our commitment to providing a campus environment that is not just friendly but also highly accessible to those with disabilities. We have put in place a variety of strategies and measures to guarantee that the needs of disabled students, and staff are fulfilled completely, reaffirming our goal of an inclusive and supportive academic environment.
We acknowledge the importance of offering appropriate accommodation and support measures for individuals with disabilities so that they can fully engage in all elements of our academic community at AGU. This policy demonstrates our commitment to obtaining the necessary financing and resources to make these concessions a reality, providing an atmosphere in which every member, regardless of ability, can grow and prosper. Please see the link for Disability Accommodation Policy. As part of its commitment to this policy, our university offers on-campus accommodation suitable for disabled students (Please see the link). Our dormitories are located in the Sümer Campus area (Please see the photos below.)
AGU adheres to its Directive on Equal Opportunities in Education for Disabled Students (Please see the link). It has also a reasonable accommodation policy for its students with disabilities. Disability Accommodation Policy at Abdullah Gül University guarantees that students with disabilities receive fair access to educational opportunities, programs, and services. It delineates the steps for requesting and putting into effect accommodations to foster inclusivity and accessibility on campus. This policy extends to all enrolled students with disabilities participating in academic programs, courses, and activities provided by Abdullah Gül University. AGU Health, Culture, and Sport Unit evaluates the disability situations of prospective students for dormitory placements. Those residing in the dormitories receive additional points if they or their family members have disabilities. Click here to visit the Dormitory Application Form and learn about how disabilities are taken into account during the process. As of April 2024, two students with disabilities are accommodated in AGU’s dormitory within the scope of the directive and policy explained above.
5-Training on Social Sustainability
As part of its strategic plan (Goal 4), AGU attaches great importance to the social dimensions of sustainability. Activities conducted at AGU to address SDG1, SDG3, SDG4, SDG5, SDG8, SDG10, and SDG16, which include the social dimensions of sustainable development, demonstrate AGU's high level of commitment to these issues. In this context, training and awareness-raising in areas such as basic human needs, justice along gender, race, and classes, equal rights, access to opportunities, employment, building community competencies, economic and environmental security, health issues, social inclusion, and recognition, cultural diversity, and quality of life and well-being are of particular importance for AGU.
AGU carries out activities to develop and raise the awareness of its staff on the social dimensions of sustainability. In this context, information on the training activities carried out for the staff is as follows.
Please see the link for in-service training. Some of the training brochures are also shared below. AGU also monitors the satisfaction levels of the staff regarding in-service training and takes necessary measures (Please see the link).
6-Outreach Projects For The Local Community
AGU actively implements outreach projects with different objectives for different target groups in the local community. The activities and projects conducted in the 2023-2024 term are as follows:
AGU My Academic Audio Library: The aim of this project, which will be carried out by Abdullah Gül University (AGU) Library and Documentation Department, AGU Youth Work Implementation and Research Center (AGU Youth Factory), AGU Dean of Students Department, and our university student clubs – AGU Society of Women Engineers Club (SWE), AGU Library Club and AGU Business Club is to establish a platform that will enable visually impaired students to access academic resources through open access and to provide the vocalization of academic publications in English and Turkish for this platform. The 2023 meeting was held on January 5, 2023, on the occasion of the inclusion of new volunteers in the "AGU My Academic Audio Library" project (Please see the link).
AGU My Library-Book Bank Project: With the contributions of the Department of Library and Documentation and the AGU Library Club, a book donation project was carried out to contribute to the local community. Within the scope of the "AGU My Library-Book Bank Project", 672 children's books collected with the support of AGU family members were delivered as donations to "Buğdaylı Şehit Ömer Delikbaş Primary School" (Please see the link).
Project For Cohesion with Migrants - Training Program for Social Cohesion and Life: Hosted by our university in cooperation with Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and Kayseri Provincial Directorate of National Education, "Training Program for Social Adaptation and Life " (SUYE) was held in January 2023 to facilitate the adaptation of all adult foreigners, especially Syrians under temporary protection status, to social, economic and cultural life. Within the scope of this project, which started in 2022, 11 weeks of training were provided and 2200 refugees were trained on SDGs. In 2023, 400 migrants were trained on Sustainable Development Goals by the Youth Factory of AGU in a training organized for 2 weeks (Please see the link).
Colors of Life-Touches without Barriers: The aim of the "Colors of Life-Touches without Barriers" project, which is planned to be carried out with AGU Youth Factory and our volunteer mentor students within the scope of community contribution and social responsibility projects, is to socialize children in need of special education and to provide them with different skills. Project events were carried out between 08-11 May 2023 and 31 May 2023-06 June 2023. Within the scope of these projects, 4 days of art and sports activities and workshops were held in the Sümer Campus with the participation of special education students, and the year-end celebration program, exhibition, and diploma ceremonies were held in the Rectorate Conference Hall (Please see the link). In addition, our Colors of Life-Sports project started on December 07, 2023, at the University Fitness Center and continues every week on Thursdays.
Sky Orchestra: A cooperation protocol was signed with our University and Kayseri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on 13 December 2022 within the scope of the project, which was carried out in 2022 in order to socialize and improve the personal skills of juvenile detainees and convicts in Kayseri Penal Execution Institution and children staying with their mothers (Please see the link).
Within the scope of the protocol, Sky Orchestra-Theater work was carried out in 2023. Between May 4, 2023, and June 8, 2023 volunteer students and 1 unit staff came together with a total of 20 detainees and convicted children in Kayseri Children and Youth Closed Penal Execution Institution in Bünyan district. The theater performance was held on June 9, 2023, with the participation of the Kayseri Penal Execution Institution Prosecutor, AGU, prison staff, volunteer students, detainees, and convicted children.
Children staying with their mothers in Kayseri Women's Closed Penal Execution Institution underwent a health check-up at Kayseri City Hospital on the occasion of April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day celebrations. After the health check, the children participated in sports and entertainment activities organized by Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Spor A.Ş.
On October 3, 2023, various activities with a total of 30 participants from Spain, Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey were organized at Novotel in Kayseri province for children staying with their mothers in the Women's Closed Penal Execution Institution within the scope of Erasmus+ Youth Accreditation of our university, as part of the Youth Exchange project named "Using SDGs in Youth Work". In this event, 12 children had the opportunity to meet with foreign participants, and various games and dance performances were organized.
Seminars on European Opportunities for Young People: As a result of the negotiations between the Youth Factory unit and the Kocasinan District Directorate of National Education regarding the protocol signed between our University and Kocasinan District Directorate of National Education, it was decided to give "European Opportunities Seminars for Young People" for high school students. Eurodesk activities at our University, which is the only Eurodesk contact point in Kayseri province, are carried out by AGU's Youth Factory unit. In this context, young people are informed about DiscoverEU and Youth Exchange programs organized under the Erasmus+ program and European Solidarity Corps (Please see the link).
Culture Harmony: Within the scope of the protocol between our university and the Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, the "Culture Harmony" project was planned for children staying in the Removal Center affiliated with the Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Migration. Volunteer applications for the project, which will be implemented to increase the socialization and cultural interaction of children, were opened on October 13, 2023. After the completion of the selections, a meeting was held online in 2 sessions on 13 December 2023. In this meeting, preliminary information about the project and the activities that can be done were shared with the volunteer students. On December 29, 2023, training was given to our volunteers by a staff member of Kayseri Provincial Migration Management within the scope of the project. In this training, information about what needs to be done, the current situation analysis, and the activities that can be done were given, and the questions of the volunteers and the issues of interest were discussed. The project will continue with fieldwork in 2024 (Please see the link).
Speaking Club: The "Speaking Club" project, which was planned by AGU Youth Factory in 10-week periods with the Society of Women Engineers Club and Kocasinan District Directorate of National Education in order to improve the foreign language skills of high school students and to ensure their cultural interaction, was organized 3 times in 2023 (Please see the link).
From Youth Factory to Europe for Volunteerism and Solidarity: The project named "From Youth Factory to Europe for Volunteerism and Solidarity" prepared by the Youth Factory unit of our University within the scope of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) program has been awarded 31.735,00 Euros support by the Turkish National Agency. The project aims to send a total of 11 young people between the ages of 18-30 to Portugal, Romania, and Spain. In 2022, 8 students were involved in 2-month volunteering projects in Portugal and Romania. 3 students were sent to Portugal as volunteers between 01.02.2023-01.04.2023 and the project was completed (Please see the link).
Stress Management Training-Kayseri Penal Execution Institution Staff: Within the scope of the protocol between Kayseri Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and AGU, a training seminar on "Coping with Stress and Stress Management" was given by Research Assistant and Clinical Psychologist Ceyda Cihan AYDOĞDU at the Sümer campus of our university, on January 18, 2023 for the employees of Kayseri Penal Execution Institution within the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye activities of the Ministry of Justice (Please see the link).
Stress Management Training - Kayseri Provincial Directorate Of Migration Management Staff: A training seminar on "Coping with Stress and Stress Management" was organized for the employees of Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Migration Management within the scope of the protocol between Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Migration Management and AGU on January 19, 2023, at the Sümer campus of our university. Research Assistant and Clinical Psychologist Ceyda Cihan AYDOĞDU gave the seminar. Participants took part in presentations and workshops throughout the day (Please see the link).
March 8 International Women's Day
For the International Women's Day, a program was organized on March 11, 2023. A morale event was organized for earthquake-stricken women and children living in the student village of our university in cooperation with the Kayseri Architects Branch of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects, hosted by our university. The event focused on the problems of earthquake victims (Please see the link).
Psychological Counseling Training in Trauma and Grief Processes: Psychological Counseling Training in Trauma and Grief Processes was hosted by our university between 13.03.2023 and 17.03.2023 dates. Counselors and psychological counselors working in schools affiliated with the Kocasinan Guidance and Research Center Directorate (RAM) participated in this training, which was held in cooperation with the Kocasinan District Directorate of National Education. Asst. Prof. Dr. Öznur Öncül DEMİR from AGU also gave training for this organization (Please see the link).
Earthquake Awareness Training: With the partnership of AGU Youth Factory and Kayseri Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, an event was held on March 22, 2023, to raise awareness about earthquakes for foreign guests in our city. In the event held at the Rectorate Conference Hall of our university, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Müge AKIN from the Faculty of Engineering took part in the event to raise awareness of the participants about earthquakes (Please see the link).
Little Science Heroes Meet - Super Powered: Little Science Heroes First Lego League was held at our university on May 27, 2023, in cooperation with AGU, Science Heroes Association, and Kayseri Bahçeşehir College. 14 schools from Kayseri and other provinces participated in the festival. In the festival, which was organized to increase children's interest in science and engineering fields and STEM skills, children presented their Lego models and Tell Me posters to the jury under the theme of "Super Powered", which they developed for a problem focused on the generation, storage, distribution, and consumption of energy. At the ceremony held in the Rectorate Conference Hall, the teams that were evaluated as successful in different fields were awarded (Please see the link).
Saving Is The Future, Don't Let Your Future Go To Waste: In cooperation with our university and Bünyan Municipality, a seminar titled "Tasarruf Gelecektir, Geleceğin Boşa Gitmesin" was held on 21 December 2023 at Bünyan Women and Youth Center. Vice-Rector of our University Prof. Dr. Erk HACIHASANOĞLU, Bünyan District Governor Turgut GÜLEN, Bünyan Mayor Özkan ALTUN and Bünyan District Director of National Education İlker AKDOĞAN, school principals, guidance teachers and secondary school students attended the seminar. In the seminar, information was given on environmental protection, energy use, water saving, and Sustainable Development Goals (Please see the link).
AGU Reading with My Library Project: As Abdullah Gül University (AGU) Library and Documentation Department, we organize book reading workshops with creative drama for primary, middle, and high school students who want to visit our university library. In these activities, which start with a library visit, introduction, and discovery, presentations on the theme of Let's get to know the libraries appropriate to the age groups and levels of the participants are made in the seminar halls after the library visit so that new generations who have never met libraries before being tried to convey basic knowledge and skills such as the services offered by libraries and which libraries they can go to for which purpose in our city, how they should behave in libraries, how they can find the resources they are looking for. The activities are completed with interactive creative drama workshops.
As of November 2023, 17 different activities were organized within the scope of the Project and 882 students participated in these activities together with their teachers. You can visit our school visits page for details about the events (Please see the link).
7-Physical Healthcare Services
The Medical Center provides the university students and staff with primary care health services within the body of our division. The center is equipped with first aid materials for emergency first response to incidents involving the University's students and staff. Additionally, medicine cabinets are located around the Sümer Campus in alignment with the legislative provisions concerning Occupational Health and Safety, and their contents are checked periodically to replace expired medical supplies. After a patient is provided with first aid at the center, they are directed to the closest Family Health Center in the neighborhood (Please see the link). In 2023, a total of 282 students and 678 staff benefited from Health Services.
In addition to the constant services provided by The Medical Center, periodical health information and education services are also provided by AGU. In 2023, the following trainings were given to staff (Please see the link):
- The Importance of Early Diagnosis in Breast Cancer
- Basic Occupational Health and Safety
- Seat Belt Simulation Training (Provincial Directorate of Security)
- Narcorehber Training (Provincial Directorate of Security Narcotics Branch)
- Effects of Smoking and Alcohol on Organs
- First Aid Training
AGU has a “Guidance and Psychological Counseling Practice and Research Center Regulation” (Please see the link). AGU regulates access to mental health support for its students and staff through this regulation. This regulation explains the main activities of the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Office (PCGC) (Please see the link). This office carries out activities to assist AGU students' social, emotional, mental and behavioral development, to contribute to their personal development, to overcome academic, personal, and social difficulties they may encounter in daily life, and to help them gain the necessary competencies to cope with problems. In order to achieve this goal, the PCGC Office organizes seminars on personal development, where methods that will support students in subjects such as time management, stress management, efficient study techniques, learning styles, exam anxiety, and communication skills are shared. It also provides individual counseling services in line with the needs of students.
The purpose of the PCGC Office is:
- To facilitate adaptation to university life,
- To help social, emotional, mental, and behavioral development, to contribute to personal development,
- Help gaining the necessary competencies to overcome the academic, personal, and social difficulties students may encounter in daily life and to cope with the problems.
PCGC Office carries out its work in different dimensions to achieve this aim:
- Experts provide individual counseling to help students solve their personal problems.
- Group work is carried out in the personal development lessons, where methods that will support students in subjects such as time management, stress management, efficient study techniques, learning styles, test anxiety, and communication skills are shared.
- They are encouraged to establish clubs and support activities to enable them to acquire skills that will support their social development.
- Within the scope of the 'Peer Guidance Program', which was initiated to ensure the adaptation and integration of newly admitted students to the university, experienced students are provided to develop their leadership, correct communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
In 2023, a total of 170 students and 6 staff took mental health support from this office.
AGU provides information and training on mental health to its students with the support of sector experts (Please see the link). AGU offers mental health support services not only for its students but also for community health. These community-oriented activities are mainly coordinated by the Psychology Department of AGU (Please see link-1 and link-2).
10-Healthy and Affordable Food Options
AGU’s Sümer Campus offers a variety of healthy food options at affordable prices to its students. Lunch service is provided to our students and staff in the cafeteria areas in two different buildings. A Cafeteria Services Executive Commission has been established in order to ensure that catering services are carried out in a healthy manner at our university. The duties of the commission include making the necessary changes in the technical specifications within the scope of food service procurement (Please see the link), determining the measures to be taken to increase the quality of the food service, and making a proposal to the University Administrative Board regarding the food price that can be subsidized (Please see the link). The content of the food menus, meal weights, quality, and nutritional values of the meals served are meticulously monitored by the commission through the Control Unit. The catering service offered to the students and staff of our university includes a vegetarian menu option. Starting from the 2020-2021 academic year, at the request of our university and with the support of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, hot soup, and bread are served between 07.30 -09.00 in the morning in order to ensure that the students of our university have a healthy diet and contribute to their budgets. (Please see the link).
In Kayseri province, the price of a Big Mac is approximately 250 TL (7.81 USD), whereas on-campus catering costs only 0.65 USD at the current exchange rate (1 USD=32 TL) for AGU students. The lunch menu consists of 4 types, and the meals are served on porcelain plates. The menu includes 1 type of soup, two types of main courses, 1 of which is vegetarian, 1 type of side dish (rice, pasta, pastry, etc.), and 1 type of salad/fruit/dairy and dairy products/dessert. Lunch service is provided to our students and staff in the cafeteria areas located in the Big Warehouse Building and Main Factory Building. All requests, complaints, comments, and suggestions regarding the service quality of the food served are forwarded to "dining@agu.edu.tr" by our students and staff. In 2023, a total of 116.748 meals were provided to students, and 15.861 meals were provided to staff. Approximately 60% of the cost of cafeteria services is subsidized by the university.
Within our university, 6 canteen/cafeteria areas are actively operating. In addition to these, House Cafe, a private business, serves in the Presidential Abdullah Gül Museum located on the Sümer Campus of our university (Please see the link).
AGU's healthcare services include sexual and reproductive health services for students and staff. These healthcare services are free for both students and staff. In addition to the facilities and protocols, the AGU Health Center provides students and staff free-of-charge information and educational support.
- In 2023, a total of 282 students and 678 staff benefited from Health Services. This number includes sexual and reproductive health care services.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Administrative and Financial Affairs Unit handles AGU’s product and service purchases. AGU’s Sustainable Purchasing Policy includes measures to promote ethical procurement practices, support well-being and safety, enhance transparency, and consider environmental and social factors in the sourcing process. The policy ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations, fosters diversity and equal opportunities, and emphasizes the importance of efficiency and sustainability in procurement.
According to the AGU’s Technical Specifications (item C.3) regarding suppliers and contractors, all contractors are obliged to comply with the legal regulations on waste, the AGU Waste Management Directive, and the decisions taken by the Waste Management Committee. They must also comply with the guidelines of the “Zero Waste” project, and all expenses related to recycling within this project’s scope belong to the contractor.
Moreover, AGU conducts an online Supplier Evaluation Survey that examines the suppliers’ understanding of a range of environmental, social, and economic issues. While this survey primarily informs AGU’s priorities and policies, it creates an important awareness of sustainability including all dimensions. AGU’s Supplier Evaluation Reports supports suppliers in developing an action plan to address key sustainability issues. The report also gives AGU a starting point to focus and measure the impact of interaction with AGU’s supply chain on this critical issue. The survey, which AGU currently applies only to the suppliers identified as critical, will be expanded further next year and aimed to be applied to all our suppliers.
Purchases are reviewed within the scope of ISO 50001 energy management system (item 8.3) Prior to the procurement of energy services, materials and equipment that may affect significant energy use for AGU, the Department of Administrative and Financial Affairs takes opinions from suppliers and the Energy Management System Team. The Procurement Procedure is followed for the procurement of materials and equipment for the units.
Abdullah Gül University (AGU) has a Sustainable Investment Policy that outlines the principles and guidelines for governing investment decisions and portfolio management and also focuses on promoting sustainability and responsible investing. AGU recognizes its role in contributing to a more sustainable future and acknowledges the importance of aligning its investments with environmental, social, and governance considerations.
AGU also has a Divestment Policy that ensures investments to support the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy. University also avoids investments in companies involved in activities that harm the environment, such as fossil fuel extraction or deforestation. As a result, AGU encourages investments in renewable energy, clean technology, and other environmentally responsible sectors.
AGU has also an Energy Management Unit and has its own Directive whose aim is to regulate energy management practices and increase efficiency in energy use to protect the environment. AGÜ carries out its design project development studies with the "Energy Management System Design and Development Procedure (EnYS.PR.16)" (item 8.2) . Besides, AGU has, an ISO IQNET 50001 energy management system certificate, energy management unit directive, energy management policy, and energy management system improvement and suggestion form that helps to achieve savings in investments and procurement through reduced energy and water consumption, reduced waste, and the recovery of valuable by-products. Moreover, AGU holds periodic meetings to address these issues and publishes an energy management system management review report.
Abdullah Gül University (AGU) provides the opportunity for its students to be part of a like-minded group on sustainability issues and demonstrates a supportive campus atmosphere. Thus, AGU also organizes many vocational training events, public events, education outreach activities beyond campus on a voluntary basis.
AGU has a student society that is formed and operated by students with a focus on the environment, green issues, conservation, and/or climate issues. This student society on issues of sustainability provides students the opportunity to be part of a like-minded group on environmental issues.
All student clubs at AGU are established and continue their activities in accordance with the student clubs directive. The student clubs handbook is an important guide to guide students.
Moreover, among the organizations (AGU Networks) this club is affiliated with are Race to Zero, UN Academic Impact, Anatolian Tigresses, Women Leadership Network, Magna Charta Universitatum, etc.
A visual of the meeting held by the sustainability club is above.
AGU initiated the measurement of its low-carbon consumption in 2018 and shared its goal of becoming net zero carbon in 2029 with the public in its Climate Action Plan. Accordingly, the measures planned for energy, business travel, commuting, owned vehicles, waste, etc. are detailed in the Climate Action Plan. Accordingly, AGU has received ISO 14064-1:2018 certification, LEED certification and Zero Waste Certificate. In addition, AGU has joined the “Race to Zero” campaign, which is carried out jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Second Nature organisation and the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education (EAUC), an association aiming at sustainability in education. The campaign, which is a global initiative for zero carbon emissions and is open to universities from all over the world, includes 832 institutions from different regions of the world. The campaign, in which universities are expected to create strategies and plans for “zero carbon emission” targets in the future, aims for a healthy and zero carbon emission recovery that prevents threats to the future, provides decent job opportunities and paves the way for inclusive sustainable development. With this program, a healthy and zero carbon emission improvement is aimed, which prevents threats to the future, provides decent job opportunities and paves the way for inclusive sustainable development.
See the news in the link and check the current signatories on this link.
Besides, AGU has ISO 14064-1:2018 (Carbon Footprint), ISO 14046:2014 (Water Footprint) Certificates and Carbon and Water Footprint Reports.
AGU uses the ISO 14064:2018 Greenhouse gases standard to calculate carbon emissions as a university. This standard provides an internationally recognized framework for developing and managing greenhouse gas inventories. We work in accordance with ISO 14064 to determine our emissions and undergo independent and accredited third-party audits throughout this process. These audits are important for ensuring the accuracy and transparency of our calculation and reporting processes. As a result, our carbon emissions are calculated and reported in compliance with international standards and verified through external audits.
Moreover, At AGU, we manage and assess our water footprint in accordance with the ISO 14046 standard for environmental management. This standard provides an international framework for evaluating water use and its impacts. Our possession of the ISO 14046 certification demonstrates that we employ globally recognized methods for assessing our water footprint and follow these standards in evaluating our water usage. Similar to our adherence to ISO 14064, we work in compliance with ISO 14046 to determine and report our water footprint, ensuring that our water use and its impacts are managed and reported according to international standards.
See our verified 14064-1:2018 (Carbon Footprint), and ISO 14046:2014 (Water Footprint) certificates. Also, see our detailed emissions according to their category below.
|
No |
Category |
t CO2 |
te CH4 |
te N2O |
t CO2e |
|
1 |
1.1 Direct emissions from stationary combustion |
727.84 |
1.82 |
0.37 |
730.02 |
|
2 |
1.2 Direct emissions from mobile combustion |
31.00 |
0.21 |
0.41 |
31.62 |
|
3 |
1.4 Direct fugitive emissions from GHG release in anthropogenic systems |
121.36 |
- |
- |
121.36 |
|
4 |
2.1 Indirect emissions from imported electricity |
1,387.16 |
- |
- |
1,387.16 |
|
5 |
3.1 Indirect emissions from transportation and distribution of input materials |
0.18 |
- |
- |
0.18 |
|
6 |
3.2 Indirect emissions from transportation and distribution of output materials |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
7 |
3.3 Indirect emissions from employees traveling to and from work |
58.08 |
- |
- |
58.08 |
|
8 |
3.4 Indirect emissions from visitors and customers' transportation to the facility |
123.25 |
- |
- |
123.25 |
|
9 |
3.5 Indirect emissions from business travel |
26.01 |
- |
- |
26.01 |
|
10 |
4.1 Indirect emissions from purchased products |
38.74 |
- |
- |
38.74 |
|
11 |
4.2 Indirect emissions from capital assets |
407.78 |
- |
- |
407.78 |
|
12 |
4.3 Indirect emissions from the disposal of solid and liquid waste |
5.25 |
- |
- |
5.25 |
|
13 |
4.4 Indirect emissions from the use of assets not owned by the business |
26.75 |
- |
- |
26.75 |
|
14 |
4.5 Indirect emissions from use of other services |
278.84 |
- |
- |
278.84 |
|
15 |
5.1 Indirect emissions from the use phase of the product |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
16 |
5.2 Indirect emissions from the use of capital assets owned by the facility |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
17 |
5.3 Indirect emissions from waste management after the product becomes waste |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
18 |
5.4 Indirect emissions from investments |
1,514.86 |
- |
- |
1,514.86 |
|
19 |
6 Indirect emissions from other sources |
138.72 |
- |
- |
138.72 |
|
|
Total |
4,885.82 |
2.03 |
0.77 |
4,888.63 |
AGU initiated the measurement of its low-carbon consumption in 2019 and shared its goal of becoming net zero carbon in 2029 with the public in its Climate Action Plan. Accordingly, the measures planned for energy, business travel, commuting, owned vehicles, waste, etc. are detailed in the Climate Action Plan.
In parallel with this, AGU has a carbon reduction target covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 2029. AGU also reflects these targets in its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. To express it more specifically, AGU has targets for Electric energy consumption per capita (kWh), Natural gas consumption per capita (m³), Fuel consumption per capita (m³), and Water consumption per capita (m³).
AGU has a process for carbon management. At AGU, GHG measurement is prepared in accordance with TS EN ISO 14064-1:2018 and verified according to TS EN ISO 14064-3 standard and ISO 14065 principles. Details can be found in the verification statement annex of QSI, an international organization. Please click the link for AGU's ISO 14064-1:2018 certificate and reports.
In light of the growing demand for resources and the ever-decreasing amount of water, water use, and management a key issues for every institution to consider. Water management is needed at local, regional, and global levels, and this requires a consistent method of assessment. ISO 14046 is the water footprint standard that will ensure this consistency and give credibility to water footprint results. In this context, AGU has completed its efforts to have the ISO 14046 Water Footprint Certificate.
In line with its carbon targets, AGU has joined the "Race to Zero" campaign, which is carried out jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Second Nature Organization, and The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education (EAUC), an association aiming for sustainability in education. The campaign is a global initiative for zero carbon emissions and is open to universities from all over the world. 832 institutions from different regions of the world are taking part in the campaign. See AGU signature for race to zero in the link
a) GLOBAL COURSES
As a research university seeking solutions to global challenges and aiming at developing citizens who can contribute to societies and shape the future (AGU’s Mission Statement), AGU has developed an innovative GLB (see course list below) program composed of one mandatory course and several elective courses taught throughout the four undergraduate academic years and lead to officially recognized credits. These courses focus on global topics such as the ones tackled by the United Nations (UN) SDGs. AGU Global Courses’ Objectives: To help students comprehend and seek solutions to current and future world challenges in an innovative and stimulating class environment; to help students develop and improve soft and hard skills that are relevant to today’s job market; to establish a culture of dialogue, debate, learning-by-doing, teamwork, empathy, and participatory learning; to enable progress through the blending of all three contemporary university missions: education, research, and societal impact.
b) CENTER COURSES
AGU has a Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Research Center which was established in 2023. Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Research Center is responsible and also deals with sustainability issues. Moreover, the Center offers courses about sustainability, such as Introduction to Environmental Technologies, Water Pollution and Control, etc. Moreover, the courses lead to officially recognized credits. See the list below.
c) DEPARTMENT COURSES
See department courses below.
d) Master's Program in Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Engineering
Apart from those, AGU also has not only available courses on the environment/climate science / environmental sustainability at master's and Ph.D. levels but also has a master's program; that is Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Engineering. This program, which aims to train research-oriented engineers who have the knowledge and skills to develop sustainable solutions to the problems caused by today's rapidly increasing urban population in cities, and who can address problems from the perspectives of different disciplines, is one of the important parts of the university's comprehensive sustainability approach. Click here for the courses of the program
7-Research Center with Sustainability Focus
AGU has Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Research Center whose members are full-time dedicated employment for his goal. Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Research Center is responsible and also deals with sustainability issues. Moreover, the Center mentioned offers courses about sustainability, such as Introduction to Environmental Technologies, Water Pollution, and Control e.t.c.
Besides, AGU ensures the implementation of its SDG commitments via the various Committees and working groups it establishes and one of those committees is named Sustainable Development Committee.
This Research Centre contributes (through curriculum, teaching, and supervision) to the teaching of undergraduate programs and/or postgraduate programs. Moreover, the 2023-2024 project applications of the relevant center are listed below.
8-Training on Environment Aspects
AGU provides dedicated training on environmental aspects of Sustainability such as ISO 50001 Energy Management System Awareness Training, Energy Efficiency for employees, etc every year. Also includes orientation training for new hires and 186 people received 11.2 hours of training last year.
Moreover, AGU provides dedicated training on environmental aspects of Sustainability for students whose numbers are given in the table below.
Moreover, AGU provides dedicated training on environmental aspects of Sustainability for students whose numbers are given in the table below.
9-Sustainability Literacy and Knowledge
AGU has an assessment tool for assessing sustainability literacy and knowledge and organizes regular surveys for this purpose. The results of the Environmental Literacy and Knowledge Survey conducted in 2023 can be reached by clicking here.
The results of the 2023 Environmental Literacy and Knowledge Survey conducted by AGU were utilized to assess and enhance sustainability literacy and knowledge. This report served as a valuable resource to measure the effectiveness of AGU's environmental awareness education programs and support strategic development plans.
GOVERNANCE
AGU has committed to developing and enriching ethical values in every aspect of the university’s organizational culture. Its strategic plan includes implementing various regulations through in-service training, strategic documents, public values, and academic courses to raise ethical awareness and strengthen the university's ethical culture. Please visit the 31st page of the Strategic Plan.
AGU has specifically developed international values named as AGU Values that are eligible to be implemented into every aspect of university life, such as ethical success, empathy, societal contribution, etc.
These values are also very interconnected with the principles of important international networks, such as the UN Global Compact’s ten principles. AGU has initiated the admission process to the UN Global Compact to empower the university's ethical perspective. Here is AGU’s commitment letter for the UN Global Compact.
AGU has also developed several publicly available strategic documents regarding research, teaching, and employment with regard to Ethics Culture.
Research
At AGU, the cultivation of clear ethical values such as honesty, respect, and fairness are fundamental to every aspect of our research endeavors. Our commitment to diversity is evident in our pursuit of multidisciplinary collaborations, embracing perspectives from various cultural backgrounds, and fostering an inclusive research environment where all voices are valued and respected. AGU academic ethical committee is responsible for checking the convenience of academic research and works within the AGU. Academic ethics is empowered with the Academic Honesty Policy, which contains definitions and principles of academic honesty and regulations to implement in the case of dishonesty cases for the students.
Teaching
AGU's teaching policy is to develop and implement learner-oriented education processes and to be a pioneer in this field. Its goal is to educate individuals who can establish the link between theory and practice, think critically and versatilely, know how to learn, continuously improve themselves, and internalize the importance of ethical values and social responsibility. At AGU, all students are informed about academic plagiarism and cheating with the syllabus, which is provided by the instructor of the relevant course. Click to see the sample syllabus.
Academic ethics in the teaching part is empowered with the “Undergraduate Education And Examination Regulation”which explains regulations to be implemented in the article 38 of the the regulation.
Employment
AGU, as a public university, must comply with the nationally signed and approved ethical principles and regulations; therefore, every national ethical public policy has bound the university. The decision to carry out various regulations and in-service training to raise ethical awareness and strengthen ethical practices in the public sector is included in AGU's strategic plan under the section “Human Resources Eligibility Analysis.” In this direction, ethical principles are kept at the forefront of corporate values by academic and administrative units. For instance, The Department of Personnel Affairs has stated AGU’s formal strategic aims with qualification and quality which is given in the 2023 Performance Report. As in all universities, AGU recruits within the framework established by the Council of Higher Education and follows the national formal process during the employment process, which is given under the 2023 Administrative Performance Report.
In addition, AGU has established an Ethical Sourcing Policy to ensure that food and other products are sourced ethically, that employees involved in their production are treated safely and fairly, and that environmental and social impacts are considered in the sourcing process.
AGU, as a public university, must comply with the nationally signed and approved ethical principles and regulations; therefore, every national ethical public policy has bound the university. The decision to carry out various regulations and in-service training to raise ethical awareness and strengthen ethical practices in the public sector is included in AGU's strategic plan. In this direction, ethical principles are kept at the forefront of corporate values by academic and administrative units. Several administrative departments organize in-service training on the scope of organizational ethical cultures, such as The Department of Personnel Affairs, The Department of Health, Culture, and Sport.
Here is the list of ethical culture-related trainings held in AGU in 2023 by the Department of Personnel Affairs for the AGU members.
Please see the link for all in-service training held by The Department of Personnel Affairs.
Besides these in-service training sessions, academic orientation training for new academics to AGU has been organized, as visible in the link.
Our university carries out its ethics activities, which are subject to the ethics committee regulations of the Kayseri Provincial Governorship, the highest administrative governing body in the province. Although universities are autonomous, due to both being public institutions, they depend on some common issues, such as ethics management. AGU, as a public university, regularly participates in the provincial ethical committee meetings and implements their rules.
Besides, AGU has established a comprehensive ethical body that includes teaching, personnel affairs, research, and management, as shown below. In line with these categories, there are corresponding administrative bodies that manage related processes and report procedures to the highest governing body of the AGU. As mentioned before, Academic ethics is charged with the compatibility of ethical aspects of the academic works done within the university under the Ethical Committee. Education Commission was also created to regulate and manage educational procedures in line with the national and international criteria that AGU has committed to, such as the UN Global Compact. Personnel ethics includes ethical procedures during the employment process, as well as ethical training of personnel. Lastly, the Internal Audit Unit oversees the development of audit programs to assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and scalability of business processes, systems, and controls. With reference to the AGU Internal Audit Unit Regulation.
AGU has an academic ethical committee that checks the convenience of academic research and works within the AGU. Academic ethics is empowered by the Academic Honesty Policy which contains definitions and principles of academic honesty and regulations to implement in cases of dishonest students.
As a state institution, AGU makes new employees sign a contract stating that they have approved the public ethics principles and adds it to their personnel file. You can access the relevant ethics agreement from the link. Besides that, the Turkish Court of Audit has a public officer's ethics contact, which also officially binds all public servers at the universities. Click the link to read related laws.
AGU has an internal reporting system to ensure the confidentiality of our employees' employment-related matters or complaints and an application procedure through which our employees can raise their concerns. To this end, there are two important documents and processes:
a) Procedure for Named Applications: For named applications, our university has established a specific procedure through which employees can raise employment-related issues. This procedure requires employees to submit their complaints in writing, follow a designated path to maintain confidentiality, and ensure that the process is conducted fairly and transparently. It's crucial for employees to adhere to this procedure when bringing forward specific grievances to initiate the workflow.
Within our university, there exists a petition workflow chart designed to streamline the process for employees to lodge complaints and address employment-related concerns. This chart outlines the steps employees should take to submit their complaints, as well as how confidentiality will be maintained throughout the process.
b) Procedure for Anonymous Applications: There is a feedback system for anonymous applications named the AGU feedback system. Employees who wish to raise employment-related issues or complaints anonymously can utilize this feedback system. Designed to protect employee anonymity and encourage the expression of concerns, this system serves as an alternative avenue for employees to voice their feedback.
5-Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
AGU is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture. Comprehensive anti-discrimination and anti-harassment rules have been created to provide a safe and respectful environment for all members of the university community. These rules demonstrate our commitment to combating discrimination and harassment based on variables such as color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and others.
AGU has a Diversity and Equality Committee tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and training on campus diversity, equity, inclusion, and human rights. Here is the list of Diversity and Equality Committee.
- Dr. Ahmet Çoymak
- Dr. Demet ŞAYLAN
- Dr. Fatma Armağan TEKE LLOYD
- Dr. Emel Başak GENCER AKÇOK
- Dr. Umut TÜRK
- Dr. Özgür BALKILIÇ
- Remziye AKDENİZ
The main responsibilities of the Committee are:
- Protection of Human Rights,
- Peace and Inclusion,
- Promoting Equity and Reducing Inequality,
- Justice and Strong Institutions,
- Gender Equality
See all committee dedicated to special issues in AGU.
- Anti-Discrimination Policies and Plans
- AGU Values
The AGU values are implemented in every aspect of university life. Upholding our Values also means that we are dedicated to protecting the fundamental rights of equality and freedom. In this regard, AGU has adopted its own policies on equality and Freedom.
AGU is committed to providing a fair, equal, free, respectful environment free from all forms of discrimination, including gender-based inequality to live, work, and study. In this context, AGU has prepared an Anti-Discrimination Policy to show its determination to carry out its education, research, and societal contribution activities by considering this situation.
Our Non-Discriminatory Admission Policy recognizes all individuals’ rights without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
The other initiative for ensuring women’s participation at AGU is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for all students and personnel. Our 'Gender Equality Plan' is a critical component of this commitment, with the goal of advancing gender equality in all aspects of our organization. We adhere to the core principles of justice, equality, and diversity. We hope that by implementing this strategy, we will be able to remove gender gaps and build a university where everyone, regardless of gender, can prosper.
6-Sustainable Development Bodies
AGU proudly showcases a team of individuals who are deeply passionate about sustainability and play a pivotal role in driving our efforts forward. By visiting our sustainability website, you can explore the profiles of our esteemed Sustainability Team members who specialize in various aspects of sustainability. From environmental scientists to sustainability coordinators, each member brings unique expertise and perspective to our sustainability endeavors.
Moreover, we recognize the importance of collaborative efforts in achieving sustainability goals. To ensure effective coordination and implementation of sustainability initiatives, we have established dedicated committees comprised of faculty, staff, and student representatives. These committees serve as platforms for the ideation, planning, and execution of sustainable practices within our institution.
By visiting, you can gain insight into the Sustainable Development Comission actively engaged in promoting sustainability across different facets of our university. From energy conservation to waste management, these committees work diligently to integrate sustainability principles into our daily operations and decision-making processes.
In conclusion, the presence of dedicated staff members and committees focused on advancing sustainable development underscores our unwavering commitment to creating a more sustainable future for our campus community and beyond. We firmly believe that through collective action and innovative solutions, we can make meaningful strides towards a greener and more equitable world.
AGU's commitment to financial transparency is demonstrated through its comprehensive annual and performance reports. These reports serve as valuable resources for stakeholders to assess our financial standing, strategic priorities, and operational effectiveness.
Annual Report for the Year 2023: Our annual report provides a detailed overview of our financial performance for the fiscal year 2023. It includes comprehensive information regarding our income sources, expenditure breakdown, borrowing activities, and surplus analysis.
Performance Report for the Year 2023: Our performance report for the year 2023 provides a thorough assessment of our operational achievements and financial management practices. This report offers insights into our strategic initiatives, key performance indicators, and resource allocation strategies.
Institutional Financial Tables Reports: Furthermore, we provide dedicated institutional financial tables reports, which offer granular details and structured data regarding our financial operations. These reports are designed to facilitate in-depth analysis and comparison of financial metrics over time, aiding stakeholders in making informed decisions and assessments.
AGU recognizes and facilitates the constitution of student unions. Student Council elections are held in November in a democratic environment by the Dean of Students. Each department elects its representative, and department representatives determine the faculty representatives. The chairman of the AGU Council is elected among the faculty representatives and represents both undergraduate and graduate-level students in the Senate.
The formation of a student union is not subject to university approval because, as a State University, Abdullah Gül University complies with and applies the laws of the Turkish Constitution and the national laws, decrees, and regulations on the right to form and join unions without prior permission (see ARTICLE 51 of the Turkish Constitution). Therefore, AGU recognizes students' right to form student unions freely at the national level.
Click here to read AGU’s Student Council Directive.
Click here to visit the Student Council’s Web page.
Click here to visit the Student Council's social media account.
Click here to see the members of the Senate.
Abdullah Gül University (AGU) has a diverse elected representation in the Senate, which is one of the highest governing bodies of the university. The President of the Student Council is part of the University Senate. He is invited to Senate meetings on specific topics relevant to his position and role as representing both undergraduate and graduate-level students. The student council is composed of elected faculty representatives and
Click here to see the members of the Senate.
At AGU, transparency and accountability are fundamental principles guiding our governance practices. We emphasize keeping our stakeholders informed about the decisions and discussions that shape our institution's direction. As part of our commitment to openness, we proudly publish the minutes of our annual governance meetings.
These minutes serve as a comprehensive record of the deliberations, a sense of who attended those meetings, decisions, and initiatives discussed during these senate meetings. By making these minutes accessible to our university community and the public, we aim to foster trust and engagement, enabling stakeholders to stay informed about the decision-making processes that impact our collective future. We believe that transparency not only strengthens our institution's credibility but also encourages constructive dialogue and collaboration among all members of our university community.
Click to see published minutes.