Our Quality Policy is to develop and implement quality management models that are based on the higher education quality assurance system, fulfill national and international quality management system standards, and adopt continuous improvement and innovative approaches.
Our Education-Training Policy
Our university's education-training policy is based on the following principles.
1. Acquisition of Vocational and Technical Skills: All programs of our university are based on the acquisition of vocational and technical skills. A competency-based education approach is adopted in the acquisition of skills, and education-training is carried out in line with predetermined competencies. The competencies determined by the Bologna Information Packages prepared by taking into account the Turkish Competencies Framework and the teaching and evaluation approach aimed at acquiring these competencies have been adopted.
2. Acquisition of Human Skills: Our university aims to provide basic human skills and values to its students. Within the scope of the "Ahi Culture and Professional Ethics" course, which is included in all programs of our university, it is aimed to provide the basic values of our culture in addition to universal human skills.
3. Student-Centered Approach: In the acquisition of vocational-technical and human skills, students' development, needs and individual differences are taken into consideration; students' opinions and expectations are taken into consideration in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of education and training.
4. Inclusive Understanding in Education and Training: The principle of inclusiveness has been adopted in our university. According to this principle, equal opportunities are provided to all students. In addition, additional services are provided to disadvantaged groups to support their development.
5. Quality Assurance System in Education and Training: Our university adopts a competency-based quality assurance system in education and training processes. In this context, the "Ahi Competency-Based Education Portal" (AYDEP) developed by our university is effectively used in face-to-face and distance education processes.
6. Hybrid Education: In education and training processes, face-to-face and distance education models are used together depending on the conditions. Our university has a strong technological infrastructure that enables the planning, implementation and evaluation of distance education processes.
Our Research and Development Policy
The research and development policy of Kırşehir Ahi Evran University is based on the following principles.
1. R&D Culture: Aims to develop and spread the R&D culture at all levels.
2. Regional Development Focus: Aims to effectively use the potential and dynamics of the region in research projects in line with the needs of the region.
3. Ethics: Observes ethical principles in research processes and project studies.
4. Effectiveness/Efficiency: Gives importance to effectiveness and efficiency in the development and use of research infrastructure and resources.
5. Entrepreneurship: Our University attaches importance to collaborations aimed at carrying out joint studies between sectors within the scope of R&D activities.
6. Specialization: Prioritizes research on agriculture and geothermal fields with high economic potential in the region.
7. Collaboration: Supports social contribution processes by collaborating with the Public-University-Industry and other stakeholders.
8. Participation: Encourages the participation of academic staff and students in research processes by considering the integrity of research and education.
9. Multidisciplinary Approach: Prioritizes and encourages interdisciplinary projects in supporting research projects.
10. Innovation: Encourages and supports innovative R&D projects.
Our Social Contribution Policy
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's social contribution policy is based on the following principles.
Social Responsibility: Our university adopts the principle of social responsibility in carrying out activities aimed at different segments of society.
Inclusivity: It adopts the principle of inclusiveness that considers all segments of society in activities carried out in the context of social contribution.
Environmental Sensitivity: It takes environmental factors into consideration in activities aimed at society and takes care to protect and develop them.
Cultural Sensitivity: It takes the protection and development of the cultural values of the region and the country as a basis in carrying out activities aimed at social contribution.
Needs-Oriented: Prioritizes the expectations and needs of the region in activities focused on social contribution.
Development and Adding Value: Prioritizes developing and strengthening the accumulation of society with the social contribution activities it carries out.
It prioritizes contributing to the knowledge, culture, art, social and economic development of the society by organizing national and international scientific and cultural events, and prioritizes university-city integration.
It takes into consideration the values of the region in the social and cultural activities carried out.
Our Human Resources Policy
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's human resources policy is based on the following principles.
Resource Management: In the employment and distribution of human resources; it takes into account the mission, vision and quality policy in the institution's strategic plans, as well as job analysis, norm staff regulation, needs and quality priority.
Professional Development: It continuously supports the personal and professional development of employees.
Performance Evaluation: It implements the appreciation, recognition and reward system by taking into account the performance evaluation results of the employees.
Institutional Belonging: It attaches importance to motivation-enhancing social, cultural and artistic activities in order to increase the satisfaction and institutional loyalty of the employees and to strengthen the internal communication.
Occupational Health and Safety: It provides a safe working environment by considering the occupational health and safety of the employees.
Our Information Security Policy
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Information Security Management System Policy is based on the following principles.
It undertakes to ensure secure access to information assets by staff, students and all stakeholders,
To protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of information assets,
To assess and manage risks that may occur on information assets,
To protect the reliability and reputation of the institution,
To implement the information security policy, to control it and to apply the sanctions deemed necessary in case of violation,
To meet the obligations arising from the legislation and international agreements it is subject to, and to provide information security requirements arising from institutional responsibilities towards internal and external stakeholders,
To reduce the impact of information security threats on business/service continuity, to ensure the continuity and sustainability of the business,
To protect and improve the level of information security with the Information Security Management System (ISMS) control infrastructure,
To provide training that will develop competencies in order to increase information security awareness.
Our Internationalization Policy
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Internationalization Policy is based on the following principles.
To send students, researchers, administrative staff and faculty members abroad with the intellectual properties (projects, patents, congresses, conferences, symposiums, etc.) produced through the international collaborations of our University,
To contribute to the national economy by establishing joint academic programs with stakeholders from abroad, establishing partnerships in research and development and to increase the competitive power (ranking) of our University in the international arena,
To increase the quantity and quality of international students who will come to our University in order to train voluntary ambassadors who will build a peace zone for Turkey,
To contribute to the export of Turkey's "positive" image to the international arena through activities such as trained international students, bilateral collaborations and international academic events.
Our Environment and Energy Policy Our University aims to contribute to the fight against global warming and climate change by protecting and improving the environment, within the scope of the relevant legal obligations and other compliance criteria, in accordance with the principle of environmental awareness. In line with this purpose; It adopts the efficient use of energy, the dissemination of waste recycling activities, and the creation of awareness on energy efficiency and the environment as principles.
Our Circular Economy Policy
Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's circular economy policy is based on the following principles.
Waste Management; Waste management is implemented on our university campuses. Within the framework of the circular economy policy, there are guidelines and instructions for managing waste, and it encourages its stakeholders and employees in the ecosystem for recycling, solid waste disposal, composting from food and greenhouse waste, protecting water by reusing it and preventing waste.
Carbon Neutral Studies; Our university, which adopts the principle of environmental awareness (protecting nature, land use, afforestation), adopts and supports studies that will minimize its carbon footprint as a culture.
Purchasing Management; In all units of our university, an approach has been adopted to purchase in a way that provides energy saving, is suitable for reuse to prevent waste, is compostable, is water and energy efficient and ensures efficient use of resources. Social Responsibility Studies; Our university bases itself on a livable Environment and Energy Policy by considering the society and the environment. In this context, it has adopted the principle of conducting education, research and development, and social responsibility studies in order to create a sustainable lifestyle in society with student communities, administrative and academic units, and stakeholders within its ecosystem.
Renewable Energy Management; Our University adopts the principle of a clean environment and sustainability. In this context, it carries out studies for energy efficiency, supports research on clean energy production from natural resources (solar energy panels, geothermal and hydrogen energy use), renewable energy use and new resource development.
Our Change Policy The University's change policy is determined by the University Quality Commission under the coordination of the Quality Management Coordinatorship. The change policy is aimed at applications covering quality, education-training, research and development, management and social contribution processes.