16.2.1 Elected representation

Representatives on the University's Highest Governing Body

Boğaziçi University implements a governance model with elected representatives from among students (both undergraduate and graduate). This is part of the University's democratic and participatory governance approach.

Undergraduate and graduate student representatives attend various meetings with the administration to express the views of the student community. Student representatives contribute to the decision-making process in the formulation of university policies.

2024-2025 Academic Year Student Representative Board Election Calendar

Student Representative Board

At Boğaziçi University, the Student Representative Board was established to ensure student participation in the decision-making process. This board conveys student demands and suggestions to the university administration, increasing student participation and proposing solutions to student problems. The Board reports to the Rectorate and includes representatives of both undergraduate and graduate students.

Regulations and Directives:

The administrative structure of the university has been shaped based on the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and related regulations. In this structure, the participation of faculty and student representatives in management is ensured through democratic processes. The decisions taken are presented to the relevant faculty members and students in a transparent manner.

Related Links:

• Boğaziçi University Student Representative Board Directive
• Boğaziçi University General Management Information
• Law No. 2547 on Higher Education
• Boğaziçi University Student Representative Election Committee

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Representatives of the Highest Governing Body of the University

By adopting an autonomous, democratic and participatory governance model, Boğaziçi University supports the active participation of faculty members, administrative staff and students in governance through its boards and commissions.

Student Representative

- The Student Representative Board (ÖTK) consists of representatives elected by both undergraduate and graduate students through democratic processes.

- This board, which operates under the Rectorate, aims to ensure the effective participation of students in decision-making processes by offering solutions to university-wide problems.

Click here to read the ÖTK Directive:

https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr/pages/bogazici-universitesi-ogrenci-temsilciligi-ku/667

Academic and Administrative Representation

• The election and appointment processes of the university organs are carried out in accordance with the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and the relevant regulations.
• In order to create a participatory system, many boards and commissions have been established by the University Senate and the University Board of Directors.
• The management strategy of Boğaziçi University aims to improve business processes, institutionalise process management, and sustain motivation and commitment by making use of the opinions and evaluations of academic and administrative staff.

Click here to read the Higher Education Law:

https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=2547&MevzuatTur=1&MevzuatTertip=5

Click here to see the Boards and Commissions of Boğaziçi University:

https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr/pages/kurul-ve-komisyonlar/178

Transparency and Participation

The decisions taken are openly shared with all stakeholders within the university. The contributions of student representatives, faculty members and administrative staff strengthen the university's holistic democratic management approach and ensure the participation of all stakeholders.