ABOUT QUALITY

The Ankara Social Sciences University Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (ASBU TRNC) Campus carries out its education and teaching, research and development, societal contribution, and management processes within the framework of the quality assurance system of Ankara Social Sciences University. Quality-related activities are planned on the basis of the relevant higher education legislation, the quality assurance principles established by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC), and the University’s quality policy, and are monitored and evaluated by the relevant quality units.

ASBU TRNC Campus aims to provide high-quality education in the social sciences, support the production of scientific knowledge, and develop an approach to higher education that is responsive to societal needs. Accordingly, it seeks to educate individuals who possess critical and analytical thinking skills, can identify societal problems and propose innovative solutions to them, uphold ethical values, have well-developed research competencies, and can compete at the international level.

At our campus, the extent to which educational programmes, scientific research activities, student services, and administrative processes achieve their established objectives is regularly reviewed through institutional internal evaluation reports, unit activity reports, student and stakeholder surveys, and quality evaluation meetings. On the basis of the findings obtained, areas for improvement are identified and the sustainability of the quality assurance system is supported.

Quality Culture

At ASBU TRNC Campus, quality is not limited to evaluation activities conducted at particular intervals; rather, it is embraced as a culture of continuous improvement that extends across all academic and administrative processes and develops through the participation of all stakeholders.

This culture is based on an approach that takes into account the views and suggestions of students, academic and administrative staff, alumni, and external stakeholders, and prioritises transparency, participation, and accountability in decision-making, implementation, and improvement processes.

The Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle forms the foundation of the quality culture at our campus. In this context, emphasis is placed on planning academic and administrative activities, implementing them in line with established objectives, systematically monitoring their outcomes, and improving them on the basis of feedback received.

Students are regarded not merely as recipients of educational services in quality processes but as active stakeholders who contribute to the improvement of education, teaching, and campus life. This approach aims to strengthen student-centred education and foster a shared awareness of quality across our campus.

Quality Activities

At ASBU TRNC Campus, quality activities encompass the systematic monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all operations, ranging from education and teaching to student services, scientific research, societal contribution activities, and administrative processes.

Quality-related activities are carried out on the basis of objectives, performance indicators, and measurable outcomes established in accordance with the PDCA cycle. The currency of educational programmes, students’ academic and social needs, the quality of research activities, international academic collaborations, and the effectiveness of administrative services are among the main areas assessed within quality processes.

These processes are based on the use of data obtained through student satisfaction surveys, feedback from academic and administrative staff, stakeholder opinions, activity reports, and other evaluation instruments. The aim is to translate evaluation findings into concrete improvement activities and to maintain traceable records of the work undertaken.

Quality management prioritises data-driven decision-making, transparency, accessibility, accountability, and sustainability. In addition, digital technologies are used to make academic and administrative processes more effective, efficient, and user-oriented.

Mission

The quality mission of ASBU TRNC Campus is to conduct education and teaching, research and development, societal contribution, and management processes through a student-centred, participatory, transparent approach that is open to continuous improvement, and to enhance the quality of academic and administrative services in accordance with national and international quality standards.

To this end, our campus adopts an approach to quality management that keeps pace with scientific and technological developments, supports students’ academic and personal development, encourages the active participation of academic and administrative staff in institutional processes, and translates stakeholder feedback into concrete improvement activities.

The systematic implementation of the PDCA cycle constitutes the fundamental process management approach for achieving the quality mission.

Vision

The quality vision of ASBU TRNC Campus is to become a higher education campus that embraces continuous improvement in education and teaching, research, societal contribution, and institutional governance; prioritises student and stakeholder satisfaction; and is innovative, transparent, participatory, and aligned with international quality standards.

In line with this vision, our campus aims to establish an exemplary academic structure that adapts to scientific and technological developments, supports international academic collaborations, adopts innovative approaches in education and research, monitors institutional performance through measurable indicators, and translates the results obtained into continuous improvement.

Quality is regarded not merely as the maintenance of existing standards but as a dynamic and sustainable process of development that responds to changing conditions in higher education, societal expectations, and student needs. The effective integration of the PDCA cycle into all academic and administrative processes is one of the fundamental elements of this vision.