Official Start of the Academic Spring Semester

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27 February 2026 Friday

Official Start of the Academic Spring Semester

The Academic Opening Program of the Spring Semester of the 2025–2026 Academic Year of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Gelisim University was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Meeting Room No. 026. The meeting was attended by the Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University, Prof. Dr. Bahri ŞAHİN, and the Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. S. Arda ÖZTÜRKCAN. The program, which attracted great interest from the academic staff, served as an important platform for sharing goals for the new semester and strengthening the institutional vision.

The meeting began with a presentation by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mustafa NİZAMLIOĞLU. Within the scope of the presentation, the current academic and administrative structure of the faculty, student numbers, department-based developments, and up-to-date statistics regarding the Spring Semester of the 2025–2026 academic year were shared.

In addition, the faculty’s strategic goals, accreditation processes, academic productivity indicators, and quality improvement efforts were discussed in detail. Evaluations based on data related to student satisfaction, practical education processes, clinical collaborations, and research projects revealed the faculty’s vision for sustainable development. During the presentation, particular emphasis was placed on planned structural improvements aimed at enhancing educational quality and on academic performance indicators.

Rectorate Evaluations and Academic Expectations

Following the presentation, Rector Prof. Dr. Bahri ŞAHİN provided comprehensive information on the academic, administrative, and strategic activities carried out across the university. Important evaluations were shared regarding increasing the university’s research capacity, internationalization goals, quality assurance processes, and a student-centered educational approach.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Bahri ŞAHİN drew attention to the critical position of the Faculty of Health Sciences within the university and expressed expectations regarding the enhancement of interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening scientific publication performance, and expanding community engagement projects. After the speech, questions from faculty members were addressed, and a mutual exchange of views took place. A noteworthy dialogue environment emerged in terms of strengthening academic participation and institutional transparency.

Quality Studies and Social Responsibility Projects

In the continuation of the meeting, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Asst. Prof. Funda PEHLEVAN KARABIYIK, took the floor and provided information on the quality studies conducted within the faculty. Practices carried out within the scope of process management, internal evaluation mechanisms, measurement and evaluation standards, and continuous improvement activities were shared.

In addition, information was provided on planned social responsibility projects, and activities aimed at increasing students’ social awareness were conveyed. It was stated that community-based practices in the field of health, awareness-raising activities, and volunteer projects would be carried out within a more systematic framework in the upcoming period.

Wishes, Expectations, and Closing

In line with the data, goals, and recommendations shared throughout the meeting, it was emphasized that the Spring Semester of the 2025–2026 Academic Year had begun with strong academic motivation. The program concluded after receiving the wishes and expectations of the faculty members.

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