PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH & APPLICATION CENTER BYLAW

SECTION ONE

Purpose, Scope, Basis, and Definitions

Purpose

ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this bylaw is to set out the general rules, procedures and principles regarding the aims, activities, governing bodies and duties of governing bodies of Izmir University of Economics Psychological Research and Application Centre.

Scope

ARTICLE 2 – (1) This bylaw includes provisions regarding the aims, activities, governing bodies and duties of governing bodies of Izmir University of Economics Psychological Research and Application Centre.

Basis

ARTICLE 3 – (1) This bylaw has been established in accordance with paragraph (d), sub paragraph (2) of clause one of Article 7, and Article 14 of Higher Education Law No. 2547 dated 4 November 1981.

Definitions

ARTICLE 4 – (1) The references in this bylaw are as follows;

a) (Changed OG-8/8/2024-32626) Department: Department of Psychology of Izmir University of Economics,

b) Advisory Board: The Advisory Board of the Centre,

c) Centre: Izmir University of Economics Psychological Research and Application Centre,

ç) Director (General Coordinator): Director of the Centre,

d) (Changed OG-8/8/2024-32626) Vice Director (Coordinator): Vice Director of the Centre,

e) Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees of Izmir University of Economics,

f) Rector: The Rector of Izmir University of Economics,

g) Senate: The Senate of Izmir University of Economics,

ğ) University (IUE): Izmir University of Economics,

h) Administrative Board: The Administrative Board of the Centre.

SECTION TWO

Aims of the Centre and Areas of Activity

Aims of the Centre

ARTICLE 5 – (1) Aims of the center are as follows: allow graduate students in clinical psychology program to practice under supervision; and facilitate education and research in the field of clinical psychology for undergraduate/graduate students and academicians of Department of Psychology. 

Areas of Activity

ARTICLE 6 – (1) Activities of the center are as follows:

a) Offer services to individuals, who need support with their psychological problems,

b) Allow graduate students in clinical psychology program to practice individual clinical sessions under supervision,

c) Support undergraduate students reinforce the theoretical information taught in clinical courses through observation,

ç) Provide education and internship opportunities to students with their clinical psychology researches,

d) Allow academicians to carry out clinical psychology events and process researches, develop measuring tools, and collect data for their clinical psychology researches.

SECTION THREE

Governing Bodies of the Centre and Duties

Governing Bodies

ARTICLE 7 – (1) The center is made up of the following governing bodies:

a) Centre Director,

b) Administrative Board,

c) Advisory Board.

Director (General Coordinator)

ARTICLE 8 – (Changed with title OG-8/8/2024-32626)

(1) The Director is appointed by the Rector for a three-year term from among the University's faculty members who are involved in activities related to the center's areas of operation. The Director is responsible to the Administrative Board for the duties they carry out.

(2) The Director whose term has ended may be reappointed. If, for any reason, the Director is unable to perform their duties for more than six months, their position is terminated. A new Director may be appointed in the same manner or removed from office before the end of the term.

Director’s Duties

ARTICLE 9 – (1) Duties of the Director of the Centre are to:

a) Represent the Center,

b) Prepare, implement, monitor, and supervise action plans in accordance with the policies and strategies specified by the Administrative Board,

c) Submit the annual activity reports regarding the activities of the Centre, or reports to be demanded when necessary, to the Administrative Board,

ç) Determine the allocation and staffing needs of the Center, other respective issues, and recommendations about budgeting, and submit them to the Administrative Board with justifications,

d) Collaborate with institutions and organizations domestic and abroad, develop joint projects, and submit them to the Administrative Board,

e) Ensure all the units within the Center operate efficiently, qualitatively, and in coordination,

f) Work in coordination with the academic units of the University in order to carry out education and research activities efficiently, and take necessary precautions to realize this.

Vice Director (Coordinator)

ARTICLE 10 – (Changed with title OG-8/8/2024-32626)

(1) To assist the Director in their work, one person from among the University's faculty members who are involved in activities related to the center's areas of operation is appointed as Vice Director for a three-year term by the Rector upon the recommendation of the Director.

(2) When the Director's term ends, the Vice Director's term also ends automatically. The Vice Director whose term has ended may be reappointed in the same manner or removed from office before the end of the term.

(3) The Vice Director performs tasks assigned by the Director in accordance with the center's objectives and areas of operation.

Administrative Board

ARTICLE 11 – (Changed OG-8/8/2024-32626)

(1) The Administrative Board consists of five members: the Director as the Chair, the Vice Director, and three members who are appointed by the Rector for a three-year term from among the University's faculty members who are involved in activities related to the center's areas of operation, upon the recommendation of the Director. Members whose terms have ended may be reappointed in the same manner.

(2) The Administrative Board convenes by absolute majority at least twice a year upon the invitation of the Chair and decisions are made by majority vote.

Administrative Board Duties

ARTICLE 12 – (1) Duties of the Administrative Board are to:

a) Identify the policies and strategies regarding the operations of the Center,

b) Specify the principles and rules regarding the use of the center for associate, undergraduate, and graduate education activities, and present opinion(s) about this to the Center Directorate when necessary,

c) Search for funds in order to fulfill the objectives of the Center,

ç) Determine the allocation and staffing needs of the Center, finalize issues about budgeting, recommendations about new units to be established and projects, and other respective issues,

d) Assess the annual report to be prepared by the Director of the Center (General Coordinator) regarding the activities of the Center, or reports to be prepared on demand, and notify the senior management about the results,

e) Adjudicate the decisions on collaborating with institutions and organizations domestic and abroad, and developing joint projects,

f) Ask for opinions and recommendations from the Advisory board on an annual basis or whenever necessary.

Advisory Board

ARTICLE 13 – (Changed OG-8/8/2024-32626)

(1) The Advisory Board consists of maximum of seven members, including the Director, the Vice Director, and five members who are appointed by the Rector for a three-year term from among the University's faculty members involved in activities related to the center's areas of operation, or, if they wish, from outside the University. Members whose terms have ended may be reappointed in the same manner. The Advisory Board meets at least once a year or in extraordinary situations when deemed necessary by the Administrative Board. The Director presides over the meetings.

Advisory Board Duties

ARTICLE 14 – (1) Duties of the Advisory Board are to:

a) Assess the long-term scientific and administrative plans of the Center, and make recommendations to the Administrative Board,

b) Assess the activities of the Centre, and make recommendations.

SECTION FOUR

Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

Center procedures and principles

ARTICLE 15 – (1) Working principles and procedures of all centers are prepared by the Center Directorate, and are presented to the Administrative Board for approval. 

Staffing Needs

ARTICLE 16 – (1) Academic, technical, and administrative staffing needs of the Center is fulfilled by a staff to be assigned by the Rector pursuant to Article 13 of Law No. 2547.

Non-Provisional Circumstances

ARTICLE 17 – (1) Provisions of Law No. 2547 and other respective legislations will be taken into account should non-provisional cases occur in this bylaw.

Effectiveness

ARTICLE 18 – (1) This Bylaw takes effect on the date it is published.

Enforcement

ARTICLE 19 – (1) The Rector of the Izmir University of Economics enforces the provisions of this Bylaw.

This directive takes effect on the date of its publication on the Official Gazette dated 13.01.2019 and numbered 30654.