İGÜ Department of Occupational Therapy Represented at the CoHE (Council of Higher Education) Process Management Meeting on the Restructuring of Underg

As part of the strategic planning process led by the CoHE (Council of Higher Education) to restructure undergraduate programs into a 3-year, 9-semester format, an introductory and process management meeting was held with the participation of department chairs and relevant commission members.

The online meeting, held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, addressed the potential impacts of this planned structural transformation on academic programs within the higher education system. The main agenda items included maintaining unity in education and academic coherence, adapting undergraduate curricula to the new semester-based structure, ensuring full alignment with Framework Education Programs (FEP), and defining strategic approaches to be followed during the transition process.

The meeting also emphasized the importance of the academic communication and coordination framework established within the Science, Education, Research, and Accreditation Commission (BEAAK) of the Turkish Occupational Therapy Association. This structure aims to advance national standards in occupational therapy education in Türkiye, enhance educational quality, and strengthen scientific foundations. It was highlighted that strengthening interdepartmental collaboration and making decisions through collective deliberation will play a key role in shaping the future of occupational therapy education.

The meeting was attended on behalf of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Istanbul Gelisim University by Dr. Beyza Aslı Bilsel, Vice Chair of the Department. Through Dr. Bilsel’s participation, the department’s strong commitment to educational quality, alignment with national standards, and accreditation processes was once again underscored. It was also noted that Istanbul Gelisim University is taking an active and responsible role as a stakeholder in this transformation process.

It was further stated that, as this restructuring initiative is expected to encompass all higher education institutions starting from the upcoming academic term, the Department of Occupational Therapy at Istanbul Gelisim University will continue to contribute academically and play an active role in collaborative efforts throughout the process.