SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION COMMITTEE REGULATION

SECTION ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis, and Definitions
 
Purpose
ARTICLE 1-(1) The purpose of this regulation is to define the duties, powers, and operating principles of the Social Contribution Committee established to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the social contribution activities of Izmir University of Economics.
 
Scope
ARTICLE 2 – (1) In this regulation, the activities carried out by Izmir University of Economics within the scope of education, research, social responsibility and cooperation projects for the society constitute the scope of social contribution, and the defined social contribution principles and operations cover all academic and administrative units.
 
Basis
ARTICLE 3-(1) This regulation has been prepared based on the “Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission Regulation” and the Strategic Plan of Izmir University of Economics.
 
Definitions
ARTICLE 4 –(1) The references in this regulation are as follows:
a) University (IUE): Izmir University of Economics,
b) Rector: The Rector of Izmir University of Economics,
c) Committee: Social Contribution Committee of Izmir University of Economics,
ç) President: President of the Committee,
d) Office of Social Contribution (OoSC): The unit that carries out social contribution activities.

 
SECTION TWO
Establishment and Operating Principles, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Committee
 
Establishment of the Committee
ARTICLE 5-(1) The Vice-Rector responsible for social contribution is the President of the Committee. The Committee elects a ‘Vice-President’ from among its members. In the absence of the President, the ‘Vice-President’ presides over the sessions.
 
(2) The Committee consists of the President and Vice-President, one member assigned by each faculty/school/vocational school/graduate school to represent their faculty/school/vocational school/graduate school, the Director of the Continuing Education Center, a representative from the Sustainable Energy and Climate Policies Research and Application Center, representatives from relevant Research and Application Centers, two members determined by the Rector, manager of Office of Social Contribution, and Student Representative. 
 
(3) The Manager of the Office of Social Contribution acts as the rapporteur for the committee. In the absence of the rapporteur, a member assigned by the president acts as the rapporteur.
 
(4) If deemed necessary by the Committee, work groups and advisory boards, which may include non-committee members, can be formed.
 
(5) The Committee convenes with the absolute majority (more than half) of its total members and makes decisions with the absolute majority of those attending the meeting.
 
(6) In the event of any vacancy in the number of Committee members for any reason, a new member shall be appointed for the vacant membership within one month at the latest.
 
Operating Principles
ARTICLE 6 – (1) The operating principles of the Committee are as follows:
a) Transparency: Decisions and activities are openly shared with all relevant stakeholders.
b) Participation: Active participation of internal and external university stakeholders in the process is ensured.
c) Sustainability: The long-term impacts of research projects completed are taken into consideration.
ç) Monitoring and Evaluation: Social contribution projects are regularly evaluated to ensure progress.

Meeting Time
ARTICLE 7-(1) The Committee meets at least 4 times a year and whenever the President deems it necessary.
 
Term and Termination of Committee Membership
ARTICLE 8-(1) The term of office for Committee members is three years. The student Representative serves for one year and is nominated to the Senate by the “Student Council”.
 
(2) Members whose term of office has expired may be reappointed by the same procedure.
 
(3) If necessary, committee members may be removed from their duties before the expiration of their terms, in accordance with the procedure by which they were elected.
 
(4) In the event of any vacancy among the Committee members, a new member shall be appointed for the vacant membership by the same procedure within one month at the latest.
 
Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee
ARTICLE 9-(1) The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are to: 
a) create and develop the University's social contribution strategy,
b) define key performance indicators in the field of social contribution,
c) manage social responsibility projects support program (TOSOP) (support conditions, calls, peer-review processes, support decisions, and project monitoring),
ç) plan, carry out and supervise the effectiveness of social contribution activities in line with the needs of the society,
d) develop metrics for evaluating the impact of social contribution projects,
e) develop and promote social responsibility projects,
f) encourage the voluntary participation of students and academic staff, 
g) increase the University's cooperation with public, private sector, and non-governmental organizations,
ğ) prepare annual reports on social contribution activities and submit them to the Rectorate.
 
Support for Social Contribution Projects
ARTICLE 10-(1) The budget of Social Responsibility Projects Support Program is covered by the University budget within the scope of this project.
 
SECTION THREE
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Non-Provisional Circumstances
ARTICLE 11-(1) In cases where there is no provision in this Regulation, the Rector is authorized.
 
Amendments 
ARTICLE 12-(1) This regulation may be amended by the decision of the Senate.
 
Effectiveness
ARTICLE 13-(1) This regulation takes effect on the date it is approved by the Senate.
 
Enforcement
ARTICLE 14 – (1) The Rector of the Izmir University of Economics enforces the provisions of this regulation.
 
 
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This regulation took effect with the Senate decision dated 26.02.2025 and numbered 549.