MÜDEK Accreditation, Measurement-Evaluation and Quality Commission

MÜDEK Accreditation, Measurement, Evaluation and Quality Commission

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdal ÖZBAY Assist. Prof. Dr. Ertan BÜTÜN Assist. Prof. Dr. Gülşah KARADUMAN Res. Assist. Emre GÜÇLÜ Res. Assist. Selen GÜRBÜZ Res. Assist. Niyazi Furkan BAR Res. Assist. Zeynep KARACA Res. Assist. Merve ERKUŞ Res. Assist. Seda Nur GÜNGÖR Res. Assist. Musa YENILMEZ Res. Assist. Diğdem ORHAN

 

Main Objective:

To ensure quality assurance in engineering education, to guarantee the program's compliance with MÜDEK accreditation criteria , to systematize measurement and evaluation processes, and to institutionalize a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning and Management of Accreditation Processes

• To develop a strategic plan for the MÜDEK accreditation process.
• To create the accreditation calendar and coordinate the processes.
• Preparing self-assessment reports (Self- Study Report)
• To conduct accreditation application, interim evaluation, and recaccreditation processes.
• Monitoring updates to MÜDEK criteria and integrating them into the program.

2. Program Outcomes and Learning Objectives Management

• To define and update the program's educational objectives (PEA).
• To ensure that program outcomes (PO) are identified and made measurable.
• To establish the relationship between course learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Developing performance indicators for measuring outputs.

3. Establishment of the Measurement and Evaluation System

• Developing direct and indirect measurement methods for measuring program outcomes.
• Systematizing tools such as exams, assignments, projects, laboratory work, and final projects.
• Creating and standardizing evaluation criteria ( rubrics )
• To regularly collect and analyze measurement results.

4. Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

• course- based and program-based performance data.
• Analyzing student achievement rates, graduation times, and course performance.
• Presenting the collected data in regular reports.
• Adopting a data-driven approach in decision-making processes.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback Processes

• Holding regular meetings with internal stakeholders (students, academic staff, administrative staff)
• Developing collaborations with external stakeholders (alumni, employers, industry representatives, public institutions)
• an advisory board and hold periodic meetings.
• Conducting stakeholder surveys (alumni, employer, student satisfaction, etc.)
• Analyzing the collected feedback and integrating it into training processes.

Continuous Improvement Improvement )

• Identifying improvement actions based on measurement and evaluation results.
• Monitoring the implementation of the decisions made.
• Actively operating the “Plan – Do – Check – Act (PDCA)” cycle.
• Documenting and sustaining improvement activities.

7. Course and Program Monitoring Processes

• Course -based evaluation reports ( course assessment (report ) to prepare
• Conducting outcome contribution analyses for each course.
• Identifying critical lessons and implementing specific remedial programs.
• To evaluate the overall performance of the program on an annual basis.

8. Documentation and Evidence Management

• Organizing and archiving all documents required for accreditation.
• course files ( syllabuses , exam papers , assignments, etc.)
• Establishing a digital evidence management system.
• To ensure traceability of all processes.

9. Accreditation Visits and Preparation Process

• Preparing for MÜDEK evaluation team visits.
• To inform academic and administrative staff about the process.
• Preparing for student and alumni interviews.
• Ensuring that physical and digital environments are ready.

10. Education and Awareness Activities

• To provide training to academic staff on measurement, evaluation, and accreditation issues.
• To provide orientation for newly appointed faculty members.
• To raise students' awareness of program outcomes and quality processes.

11. National and International Benchmarking

• Examining accredited programs of other universities
• Analyzing best practice examples
• Developing strategies to increase the competitiveness of the department

12. Digitalization and System Integration

• Moving measurement and evaluation processes to digital platforms.
• Using data management and analytics tools
• To ensure integration with automation systems.

13. Reporting and Corporate Communication

• Preparing annual quality and accreditation activity reports.
• To provide regular updates to the department, faculty, and university administration.
• Sharing accreditation results and improvement efforts with stakeholders.

14. Risk Management and Sustainability

• Identifying risks to the accreditation process.
• Taking preventive measures for potential deficiencies.
• Ensuring the sustainability of quality processes.