INTERNATIONALIZATION 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 Internationalization Committee established to guide the internationalization processes of Izmir University of Economics within the framework of quality assurance, to develop international collaborations, to increase student and academic staff mobility, to encourage international research and to support academic success on a global scale.
 
Scope
ARTICLE 2-(1)  This regulation covers the principles and operational provisions for all academic and administrative units regarding the formation, duties, powers, and responsibilities of Izmir University of Economics Internationalization Committee, which was established to develop, implement and evaluate the internationalization policies and strategies of Izmir University of Economics.
 
Basis
ARTICLE 3 – (1) This regulation has been prepared based on the Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission Regulation, the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) and international accreditation requirements.
 
Definitions
ARTICLE 4- (1) The references in this regulation are as follows:
a)  President: President of the Committee,
b) Quality Assurance System: Mechanisms used for the evaluation and continuous improvement of internationalization processes,
c) Committee: Internationalization Committee of Izmir University of Economics,
ç) Rector: The Rector of Izmir University of Economics,
d) University (IUE): Izmir University of Economics.

 
SECTION TWO
Establishment and Operating Principles, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Committee
 
Establishment of the Committee
ARTICLE 5 – (1) The Vice-Rector responsible for academic affairs 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 Office of International Affairs, the Director of the Project Development and Technology Transfer Office, a representative from the Dean of Students Office, a representative from the Student Affairs Directorate, a representative from Teaching and Learning Research and Application Center, and Student Representative.
 
(3) The Director of the Office of International Affairs 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, sub-committees, work groups, and/or 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.
 
Meeting Time
ARTICLE 6-(1) The Committee meets at least 4 times a year and whenever the President deems it necessary.
 
Term and Termination of Committee Membership
ARTICLE 7-(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 8-(1) The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:
a) Development of an Internationalization Strategy: To define and update the University's internationalization policies,
b) Establishment of Quality Assurance Mechanisms: To ensure quality standards in international collaborations, exchange programs, and processes involving international students,
c) Identification of Key Performance Indicators for Internationalization: To determine critical metrics for measuring progress in internationalization efforts,
ç) Promotion of Student and Academic Staff Mobility: To develop Erasmus+, Mevlâna, bilateral agreements, and other international programs,
d) Accreditation and International Rankings: To support the University's international accreditation processes and offer recommendations for improving its position in global rankings,
e) Strategies for International Students: To enhance international student admission and integration processes, and to establish scholarship and support mechanisms.
f) Research and Academic Collaborations: To develop and support joint international research projects.
g) Language Policies and Cultural Integration: To create language support services and cultural adaptation programs,
ğ) Sustainability and Ethical Principles: To act in accordance with ethical standards and sustainability principles in internationalization activities.
h) Performance Monitoring and Reporting: To evaluate the effectiveness of the internationalization process and report to senior management.
 
Work Groups
ARTICLE 9-(1) To ensure the effective execution of internationalization activities, the following work groups may be established when deemed necessary:
a) Student Mobility Work Group
b) Academic Collaborations Work Group
c) Quality Assurance Work Group
ç) International Student Support Work Group
 
Monitoring and Evaluation
ARTICLE 10-(1) The Committee prepares an annual self-assessment report on internationalization activities and submits it to the Rectorate.
 
(2) The Committee reviews processes and implements improvements in collaboration with the Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission.
 
SECTION THREE
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
 
Non-Provisional Circumstances
ARTICLE 11-(1) In cases where there is no provision in this regulation, the provisions of the Izmir University of Economics Quality Commission Regulation, relevant legislation, and Senate decisions shall apply.
 
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.