QUALITY POLICY
The ECTS/DE Coordinatorship aims to promote the mobility of students from Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University to higher education institutions in European Union member and candidate countries, as well as Turkish Republics. The goal is to ensure that the education received at our university is recognized internationally, and to foster a transparent and highly competitive higher education environment that encourages sustainable development. Ultimately, we strive to create an International Higher Education Area where student-centered and workload-based education models can be applied.

WORK FLOW CHARTS
- Workflow charts for course/program openings

- Workflow charts for student recruitment and departure

- Workflow charts for credit counting and balancing

STRATEGIC PLAN
In order to comply with the University's strategic plan and support the quality policy, our responsibilities include:

- Reviewing proposal forms and files for new courses and programs that are to be submitted for Senate approval.
- Assisting relevant units in developing course and program learning outcome matrices, as well as workload calculations.
- Creating guidelines for aligning Program Outcomes with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework and providing training to units on matrix preparation processes and workload-based applications.
- Encouraging units to undertake studies in these processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
ECTS Institution Coordinator
The ECTS Institutional Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the practical implementation of ECTS. They provide information to units about the principles and process of ECTS, as well as the stages involved in creating the ECTS Information Package. Additionally, the coordinator works with unit coordinators to raise students' awareness about ECTS and provides support to programs seeking accreditation.

Unit Coordinator
The Unit Coordinator is responsible for providing students with information about ECTS and the ECTS Information Package. They also participate in ECTS meetings organized by the institution coordinator and share the outcomes of these meetings with other faculty members in their unit.

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QUALITY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA
These are the criteria for evaluating the performance of the quality of a program:

1. The number of course or program opening files submitted for Senate approval.

2. The status of updating ECTS forms and information packages.

3. The number of monitored ECTS forms.

4. The number of ECTS meetings and trainings conducted.

5. The number of BEK (Bologna Coordination Committee) meetings held.

6. The promptness of responses to ECTS information package requests from student affairs or other units.

7. The updated matrices of course and program learning outcomes.

8. Creating and updating program outcomes matrices in accordance with TYYÇ (Turkish Qualifications Framework).

9. Ensuring students are aware of and have control over the information package.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
The standards related to the services provided by the ECTS-DE Coordinatorship are given below.
 

ECTS/DE MISSION AND VISION
Mission:
The mission of the ECTS/DE coordinatorship is to align the university's education programs with European standards, making the education process transparent and comprehensible for students. This enables students to transfer credits and facilitates mobility. The ultimate goal is to develop international educational collaborations and provide enriching student experiences. Additionally, it aims to support the career development of graduates by documenting their academic and professional qualifications in detail, ensuring the recognition of their education internationally. This facilitates their access to job and training opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Vision:
The ECTS coordinatorship strives to enhance the recognition and competitiveness of the university in European and international education sectors. The goal is to continuously improve the quality and accessibility of educational programs offered to students. The ultimate vision is to establish the university as a global education hub. Furthermore, the university aims to make its graduates highly preferred candidates in the national and international job market, and to promote its educational standards and the skills of its graduates worldwide.

Internal and external Stakeholders:
Internal stakeholders include students, unit ECTS-DE coordinators, BEK members, and academic units, while external stakeholders consist of graduate students, other universities, the Higher Education Council, and international contracted universities.

DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT
What is a Diploma Supplement?
The Diploma Supplement is an official document that is attached to a diploma. It was developed in partnership with UNESCO, the European Commission, and the Council of Europe. The goal of this document is to increase the transparency of international education and make it easier for diplomas and degrees to be understood across different countries.

The document has eight main sections that aim to ensure international transparency and recognition of academic/professional qualifications. These sections cover the diploma that the individual has obtained, the level of the degree that was earned, the content of the study program that was completed, the results achieved, the uses of the degree, additional information, the approval status of the diploma supplement, and detailed information about the national higher education system. By providing this information, the academic and professional profile of the individual is better understood and recognized internationally.

The Diploma Supplement is a document that aims to provide clear, understandable, and informative details about a learner's education. It is not a transcript and should not be used as a substitute for a CV or a diploma. It is intended to make education transparent and understandable by providing detailed information, but it does not provide academic or professional recognition.

What are the Benefits of the Diploma Supplement for Students?
The diploma supplement is a document that provides detailed information to students about their academic and soft skills, enabling them to have a clear understanding of their education and make informed decisions. It addresses important issues such as alignment with European Higher Education Standards and equivalence in degrees, thus increasing students' international mobility and lifelong learning opportunities.

The diploma supplement also plays a supportive role for students during and after their studies. It provides comprehensive information about their academic abilities and skills acquired, guiding them and employers in their professional orientation. Furthermore, it accelerates and facilitates students' transition to professional life. It contributes to students' career development by equipping them with detailed information about their areas of specialization and helping them find suitable job opportunities.

Examples of diploma supplements:
Associate Degree Program Diploma Supplement Sample

Undergraduate Program Diploma Supplement Sample

Master's Program Diploma Supplement Sample

Doctoral Program Diploma Supplement Sample