Quality Structuring at IUE
IUE 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Performance Indicators and Targets
PI # |
Performance Indicators (PI's) |
Target |
| 1.1.1.1 | The ratio of the number of courses using student-centered methods to the total number of courses offered in the relevant semester. | By the end of the 2027-2028 academic year, the goal is to achieve a ratio of at least 80% of the total number of courses offered to courses using student-centered methods. |
| 1.1.2.1 | The ratio of the number of courses using formative assessment methods to the total number of courses offered in the relevant semester. | By the end of the 2027-2028 academic year, the goal is to achieve a ratio of at least 80% of the total number of courses offered to courses using formative assessment methods. |
| 1.2.1.1 | Development of a mobile application including artificial intelligence support for course selection and counseling processes within the specified timeframe. | By the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, the goal is to have 100% of the mobile application, which includes artificial intelligence support for course selection and counseling processes, developed and put into use. |
| 1.2.2.1 | Establishment of a Career Management Support System within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to have 100% of the Career Management Support System developed and put into use. |
| 1.2.3.1 | Establishment of mechanisms to recognize students' prior and extracurricular learning within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to have 100% of the mechanisms that will recognize students' prior and extracurricular learning completed and put into use. |
| 1.2.4.1 | Development of a comprehensive digital learning file system for students, including academic and social transcripts, internships, micro-competencies, etc., within the specified timeframe. | By the end of 2027, the goal is to have 100% of the comprehensive digital learning file system for students, including academic and social transcripts, internships, micro-competencies, etc., developed and put into use. |
| 1.3.1.1 | Establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system with the participation of all stakeholders to increase the effectiveness of the internship program within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to achieve 100% development of the internship program monitoring and evaluation system by the end of 2028. |
| 1.3.2.1 | The ratio of the number of programs with long-term (at least one semester) mandatory internships to the total number of programs where internships are mandatory. | The goal is to ensure that the ratio of programs with long-term (at least one semester) mandatory internships to the total number of programs with mandatory internships is at least 50%. |
| 1.4.1.1 | Establishment of a digital platform for micro-competencies within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to achieve 100% establishment and use of the micro-qualifications digital platform. |
| 1.4.1.2 | The ratio of the number of programs with defined micro-competencies to the total number of programs. | The goal is to achieve 100% of the ratio of programs with defined micro-qualifications to the total number of programs by the end of 2028. |
| 1.4.1.3 | Number of micro-competency courses designed. | The goal is to design 10 micro-competency courses by the end of 2028. |
| 1.4.2.1 | Number of micro-competency courses opened in collaboration with external stakeholders. | The goal is to have a total of 180 micro-competency courses offered to external stakeholders by the end of 2028. |
| 1.4.2.2 | Number of participants who received digital badges by attending micro-competency courses. | The goal is to have 1000 participants who have received digital badges by attending micro-competency courses offered to external stakeholders by the end of 2028. |
| 1.5.1.1 | Number of courses aimed at improving students' data literacy/research skills. | The goal is to increase the number of courses aimed at developing data literacy/research skills by the end of 2028. |
| 1.5.1.2 | Number of students participating in micro-competency courses aimed at improving data literacy/research skills. | The goal is to launch micro-competency courses in 2025 and ensure that 1000 students participate in micro-competency courses aimed at developing data literacy/research skills by the end of 2028. |
| 1.5.2.1 | Ratio of the number of students attending minimum coding courses to the total number of students. | The goal is to have at least 20% of students participating in minimum coding courses by the end of 2028. |
| 1.5.3.1 | Number of undergraduate students participating in research projects. | By the end of 2028, the goal is to have projects funded by BAP, TÜBİTAK, etc. The goal is to have at least 400 undergraduate students participating in research projects. |
| 1.5.3.2 | Number of graduate students participating in research projects. | By the end of 2028, the goal is to have 160 graduate students participating in research projects such as BAP and TÜBİTAK. |
| 1.6.1.1 | Number of social, cultural, and sports activities organized for students. | The aim is to organize 150 social, cultural, and sports activities for students at the university level each year, with a total of 600 activities targeted by the end of 2028. |
| 1.6.1.2 | Number of social responsibility projects carried out. | The goal is to have 200 projects carried out by academic units by the end of 2028. |
| 1.6.1.3 | Number of students participating in social responsibility projects carried out. | The goal is to ensure that at least 300 students participate in social responsibility projects at the university level each year, and at least 1200 students by the end of 2028. |
| 1.6.1.4 | Number of students who are members of student clubs. | The goal is to ensure that at least 3000 students become members of student clubs at the university level each academic year. |
| 1.6.2.1 | Establishment of the Student Guidance and Support Unit within the specified timeframe. | The establishment of a Student Guidance and Support Unit is targeted. |
| 1.6.2.2 | The ratio of the number of students who withdrew from the university to the total number of students. | The goal is to reduce the percentage of students who withdraw from the university to 8% or less by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| 1.6.3.1 | The level of student satisfaction with the academic advising process. | The goal is to achieve an average student satisfaction rate of at least 75% with the counseling process by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| 1.6.4.1 | The percentage of students supported by scholarships. | The goal is to achieve a minimum of 50% of students supported by IEU discounts or scholarships by the end of 2028. |
| 1.7.1.1 | The number of trainings on student/learning-oriented education and assessment methods. | The goal is to provide at least 8 trainings at the university level on student/learning-oriented education and assessment methods. |
| 1.7.1.2 | The ratio of the number of faculty members who participated in trainings on student/learning-oriented education and assessment methods to the total number of faculty members. | The goal is to ensure that 90% of academic staff at the university level participate in training on student/learning-oriented education and assessment methods by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| 1.7.1.3 | The number of educational content pieces developed on the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education. | The goal is to develop a total of 15 training materials on the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education by the end of 2028. |
| 1.7.1.4 | The ratio of faculty members who participated in trainings on the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education to the total number of faculty members who participated in trainings. | The goal is to ensure that 90% of academic staff participate in training on the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education by the end of 2028. |
| 1.7.2.1 | Number of faculty members applying for the award by developing innovative learning materials and methods. | The goal is to ensure that 90% of academic staff participate in trainings on the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in education by the end of 2028. |
| 1.8.1.1 | Ratio of the number of accredited associate degree programs to the total number of associate degree programs. | The goal is to reach 30 faculty members/teams applying for Education Awards by the end of 2028. |
| 1.8.1.2 | Ratio of the number of accredited bachelor's degree programs to the total number of bachelor's degree programs. | The goal is to achieve a ratio of at least 50% of the total number of associate degree programs at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 1.8.2.1 | Ratio of programs undergoing internal evaluation to the total number of programs. | The goal is to achieve a ratio of at least 75% of the total number of undergraduate programs at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 1.9.1.1 | Ratio of the number of international students to the total number of students. | The goal is to achieve a ratio of 100% of the total number of programs undergoing internal evaluation at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 1.9.1.2 | Establishment of a support mechanism to facilitate the integration of international students within the specified period. | The goal is to achieve a ratio of at least 4% of the total number of students at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 1.9.1.3 | Ratio of the number of international academics to the total number of academics. | The goal is to complete the support mechanism to 100% by the end of 2025. |
| 1.9.1.4 | Development of a financial model aimed at making the employment of international academics sustainable within the specified period. | The goal is to achieve a ratio of at least 2% of the total number of academics at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 1.9.2.1 | Number of students participating in international exchange programs. | The goal is to achieve 100% growth in the financial model aimed at making the employment of international academics sustainable by the end of 2026. |
| 1.9.2.2 | Number of students doing internships abroad. | The aim is to ensure that at least 100 students participate in international exchange programs at the university level each year, and at least 400 students by the end of 2028. |
| 1.9.3.1 | Number of academic staff participating in international exchange programs. | The goal is to ensure that at least 15 academic staff members participate in international exchange programs at the university level each year. |
| 1.9.3.2 | Number of staff going abroad through the university's international experience programs (academic leave (Sabbatical) or Overseas Experience Program (OEPP)). | The goal is to ensure that at least 5 academic staff members go abroad each year through international experience programs (academic leave (sabbatical) or Overseas Experience Program (OEPP)). |
| 1.9.3.3 | Number of administrative staff participating in international exchange programs. | The goal is to ensure that at least 6 administrative staff members participate in exchange programs at the university level each year. |
| 1.9.4.1 | Number of international collaborations in education. | The goal is to collaborate with at least 350 international universities/organizations by the end of 2028. |
| 1.9.4.2 | Number of joint courses conducted with universities abroad. | The goal is to conduct at least 5 courses jointly with universities abroad each year. |
| 1.9.4.3 | Number of joint certificate/training programs conducted with universities abroad. | The goal is to conduct at least 5 joint certificate/training programs with universities abroad each year. |
| 2.1.1.1 | Number of high-quality publications in priority areas (Sustainability, Disaster Management, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Systems, Social Inequalities, Neuroscience) (articles published in Q1 and Q2 journals). | During the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the goal is to publish a total of 1000 high-quality works (articles published in Q1 and Q2 journals) in priority areas (Sustainability, Disaster Management, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Systems, Social Inequalities, Neuroscience) at the university level. |
| 2.1.1.2 | Weighted citation index impact in priority areas (Sustainability, Disaster Management, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Systems, Social Inequalities, Neuroscience). | The goal is to have a weighted average citation index score of at least 1.00 for faculty members in priority areas by the end of the university-level strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.1.2.1 | Number of projects undertaken or completed in priority areas | The goal is to have at least 330 projects underway or completed in priority areas by the end of the university-level strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.1.3.1 | Number of high-quality publications per faculty member (articles published in Q1 and Q2 journals) | The goal is to have at least one high-quality publication per faculty member (articles published in Q1 and Q2 journals) by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.1.3.2 | Number of scientific publications per faculty member (Q3, Q4 publications, books published by international and national publishing houses, book chapters, book editing) | The goal is to achieve an average of 1.15 scientific publications per faculty member (Q3, Q4 publications, books published by international and national publishing houses, book chapters, book editing) by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.1.4.1 | Number of joint projects conducted with international organizations in priority areas (Sustainability, Disaster Management, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Systems, Social Inequalities, Neuroscience) | The goal is to achieve a total of 28 joint projects at the university level with international organizations in priority areas by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.1.4.2 | Number of international research networks joined in priority areas. | The goal is to achieve a total of 25 international research networks at the university level in priority areas by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.2.1.1 | Number of interdisciplinary projects undertaken or completed (involving researchers from at least two different fields of expertise according to the University Academic Council's science/art field) | The goal is to achieve a total of 100 interdisciplinary projects (involving researchers from at least two different fields of expertise according to the University Academic Council's science/art field) at the university level by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), either currently underway or completed. |
| 2.2.1.2 | Number of interdisciplinary articles published in journals indexed in WOS and Scopus (involving researchers from at least two different fields of expertise according to the University Academic Council's science/art field) | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the university aims to have at least 600 interdisciplinary articles (with at least two researchers from different fields of expertise as co-authors, according to the University-Council's scientific/artistic field) published in journals indexed in WOS and Scopus. |
| 2.2.2.1 | Opening of the internal communication platform within the planned timeframe to encourage interdisciplinary studies | To encourage interdisciplinary studies, the goal is to complete and launch 100% of the internal communication platform. |
| 2.2.3.1 | Number of visiting researchers working within IEU | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the goal is to have a total of 40 visiting researchers working within IEU. |
| 2.2.3.2 | Number of external researchers participating as invited speakers in scientific events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. at the university | The goal is to have a total of 90 external researchers participating as invited speakers in scientific events such as conferences, workshops, and seminars at the university level each year. |
| 2.3.1.1 | Ratio of the budget for laboratories/software/hardware/databases/machines/equipment acquired/established/developed for research to the total budget | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the goal is to have 4% of the total budget allocated to acquired/established/developed laboratories/software/hardware/databases/machinery/equipment. |
| 2.3.2.1 | Number of institutional collaborations involving the sharing of technical infrastructure with national or international research institutions | The goal is to have a total of 16 institutional collaborations at the university level by the end of the strategic planning period (2025-2028), involving the sharing of technical infrastructure (research laboratories, workshops, etc.) with national or international research institutions. |
| 2.3.2.2 | Number of national and international organizations with which collaboration is established to share technical infrastructure. | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the goal is to have a total of 5 national and international organizations collaborating to share technical infrastructure at the university level. |
| 2.3.3.1. | Number of experts, technicians, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers participating in research. | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the goal is to have a total of 200 experts, technicians, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers participating in research at the university level. |
| 2.3.4.1. | Monitoring of project management processes through software to be developed within the planned timeframe. | By the end of 2025, the goal is to have 100% of the software for tracking project management processes developed and made available for use. |
| 2.3.4.2 | Shortening the time it takes to finalize researchers' requests for equipment and materials for projects. | By the end of 2028, the goal is to reduce the average processing time for researchers' requests for fixed assets and materials for projects by 40%. |
| 2.3.4.3. | Researchers' satisfaction level with project management processes. | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the goal is to have an average university-level satisfaction level of 75% among researchers regarding project management processes. |
| 2.3.5.1 | Creation of a platform to ensure the traceability of knowledge production data within the planned timeframe. | By the end of 2026, the goal is to have 100% of the platform that will ensure the traceability of knowledge production data completed and made available for use. |
| 2.4.1.1. | Establishment of an evaluation system within the planned timeframe that takes into account the research, education, social contribution performance, and administrative contributions of the academic staff. | The goal is to complete and launch a 100% evaluation system by the end of 2026 that takes into account the research, teaching, community contribution performance, and administrative contributions of the academic staff. |
| 2.4.2.1. | Number of faculty members who participated in workshops and training sessions held in one year on the development of research and publication knowledge and skills, and the effective and ethical use of artificial intelligence and other digital tools in research. | The goal is to have at least 150 faculty members annually at the university level participating in workshops and training sessions organized to improve research and publication knowledge and skills, and to promote the effective and ethical use of artificial intelligence and other digital tools in research. |
| 2.4.3.1. | The ratio of the number of faculty members providing academic mentorship to increase research and publication capacity to the total number of faculty members in the unit. | The goal is to have at least 10% of the faculty members in each unit contributing to academic mentoring aimed at increasing research and publication capacity by the end of 2028. |
| 2.5.1.1. | Establishment of the defined ATP system within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to complete and launch the new ATP system at 100% by the end of 2026. |
| 2.5.1.2. | Integration of the ATP system with the fee system within the specified timeframe. | It is aimed to integrate the ATP system with the wage system by 100% by the end of 2026. |
| 2.5.2.1. | Restructuring of support for participation in scientific meetings based on academic performance within the specified timeframe. | It is aimed to complete and put into use 100% of the restructuring of support for participation in scientific meetings based on academic performance by the end of 2026. |
| 2.5.3.1. | Number of articles whose open access fees are covered by the University. | It is aimed that the number of Q1 articles, the open access fee of which is covered by the University, will be a total of 25 articles at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 2.5.3.2. | Ratio of citations to articles whose open access fees are covered to the total number of citations to articles indexed in WOS and Scopus. | It is aimed that the ratio of citations to articles with an open access fee to the total citations to WOS and Scopus indexed articles will be 25% at the university level by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028). |
| 2.6.1.1. | Ratio of interdisciplinary doctoral programs opened in priority areas to the number of priority areas. | It is aimed that the ratio of the number of interdisciplinary doctoral programs opened in priority areas to the number of priority areas by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028) will be 50%. |
| 2.6.2.1. | Ratio of the number of doctoral students benefiting from comprehensive scholarships, BAP project support, and externally funded project scholarships to the total number of doctoral students. | During the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the ratio of the number of doctoral students benefiting from comprehensive scholarships, BAP project support and externally supported project scholarships to the total number of doctoral students at the university level is aimed to be at least 70%. |
| 2.6.3.1. | Ratio of the number of articles co-authored with graduate students in WOS and SCOPUS indexed journals in departments with master's and doctoral programs to the total number of articles in WOS and SCOPUS indexed journals in these departments. | It is aimed that the ratio of the number of articles in WOS and SCOPUS indexed journals co-authored by graduate students in departments with master's and doctoral programs to the total number of articles in WOS and SCOPUS indexed journals of these departments will be 15% at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 2.7.1.1. | Preparation of the university's intellectual property and technology transfer policy within the planned timeframe. | 100% preparation and implementation of the intellectual property and technology transfer policy by the end of 2026. |
| 2.7.1.2 | Total number of patent, utility model, design, and trademark registration applications. | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), the total number of patent, utility model, design and trademark registration applications at the university level is aimed to be 140. |
| 2.7.1.3 | Number of companies owned by IEU academic staff and students in technoparks. | By the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028), it is aimed that the total number of companies belonging to IUE academic staff and students in technoparks will be 60 companies. |
| 2.7.2.1 | Number of projects conducted or completed within the scope of university-industry cooperation. | The goal is to have a total of 200 projects at the university level by the end of the strategic plan period (2025-2028) within the scope of university-industry collaboration, whether ongoing or completed. |
| 3.1.1.1. | Level of well-being according to the results of the survey applied to IEU community members. | According to the results of the surveys conducted, the goal is to have a well-being satisfaction level of at least 75% within the IEU community by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| 3.1.1.2. | Number of health and support events offered to the IEU community | The goal is to increase the number of health and support activities offered to the IEU community to 20 per year at the university level. |
| 3.1.2.1. | Submission of the application for FISU ‘Healthy Campus’ accreditation within the specified timeframe | The goal is to have applied for FISU Healthy Campus accreditation by the end of 2027. |
| 3.1.3.1. | Total number of art events organized annually for the IEU community | The goal is to organize 20 artistic events per year at the university level for the IEU community by the end of 2028. |
| 3.1.3.2. | Satisfaction rate of staff and students with social and cultural events organized within the framework of "Art on Campus" | The goal is to have an average satisfaction rate of at least 60% of employees and students from the social and cultural events organized within the framework of Art on Campus by the end of 2028. |
| 3.2.1.1. | Submission of the application for the UNESCO Chair position within the specified timeframe | The goal is to have applied for the UNESCO Chair position by the end of 2027. |
| 3.2.1.2. | Completion of the UNITWIN Network participation process within the specified timeframe | The goal is to ensure the University's participation in the UNITWIN Network by the end of 2028. |
| 3.2.2.1 | Number of cooperation protocols signed with IZKA, local governments, and NGOs to contribute to the preservation and development of İzmir's cultural memory. | To contribute to the preservation and development of İzmir's cultural memory, the aim is to have 2 cooperation protocols annually across the University with İZKA, local governments, and NGOs. |
| 3.2.2.2. | Number of projects developed to preserve İzmir's cultural memory. | By the end of 2028, the goal is to have implemented or completed at least 12 projects across the University aimed at preserving İzmir's cultural memory. |
| 3.2.3.1. | A museum and archive will be established to protect İzmir's cultural heritage and cultural identity. | To preserve İzmir's cultural heritage and identity, the establishment of a museum and archive is targeted by the end of 2028. |
| 3.2.3.2 | Number of publications related to İzmir's cultural studies published by the publishing house. | The goal is to publish one publication annually from the IUE publishing house related to İzmir's cultural studies. |
| 3.2.4.1. | Establishment of a digital platform within the specified timeframe to support the development of creative and cultural industries in the city and interaction among researchers. | To support the development of creative and cultural industries in the city and the interaction among researchers, the establishment of a digital platform is targeted by the end of 2025. |
| 3.2.4.2. | Number of members benefiting from the services of the digital platform to be established to support the development of creative and cultural industries in the city and interaction among researchers. | The goal is to reach a total of 200 members at the university level by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year, utilizing the services of the digital platform established to support the development of creative and cultural industries in the city and the interaction among researchers. |
| 3.2.4.3 | Number of trainings given through the digital platform to be established to support the development of creative and cultural industries in the city and interaction among researchers. | The goal is to provide at least 6 training courses annually at the university level through the digital platform established to support the development of creative and cultural industries in the city and the interaction among researchers. |
| 3.3.1.1. | Establishment of a center to work on disaster management and risk reduction within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to establish a center working on disaster management and risk reduction by the end of 2025. |
| 3.3.1.2. | Number of projects carried out by the center to be established on disaster management and risk reduction. | The goal is for the center working on disaster management and risk reduction to conduct a total of 8 projects at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 3.3.1.3. | Number of training events organized by the center to be established on disaster management and risk reduction. | The center, which will work on disaster management and risk reduction, aims to organize a total of 12 events at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 3.3.1.4. | Number of cooperation protocols signed between the center to be established on disaster management and risk reduction and public institutions, NGOs, and local governments. | The center, which will work on disaster management and risk reduction, aims to sign a total of 8 protocols with public institutions, NGOs, and local governments by the end of 2028. |
| 3.3.2.1 | Number of disaster awareness trainings and drills conducted for the IEU community. | The center aims to organize a total of 12 disaster awareness trainings and drills at the university level for the IEU community by the end of 2028. |
| 3.3.3.1. | Number of printed and digital products produced by IEU on disaster management and risk reduction. | The goal is to have a total of 6 printed and digital products produced by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) on disaster management and risk reduction by the end of 2028. |
| 3.4.1.1. | Establishment of the Community Contribution Office (CCI) within the specified timeframe. | The establishment of the Social Contribution Office is targeted for the end of 2025. |
| 3.4.1.2. | Development of metrics for measuring community contribution. | The development of metrics for measuring social contribution is targeted to be completed by the end of 2027. |
| 3.4.1.3. | Our university's position in the field of social contribution in international indexes | The goal is to be among the top 500 universities in the world in the THE impact ranking in terms of social contribution score by the end of 2028. |
| 3.4.2.1 | Ratio of courses related to SDGs to the total number of courses | The goal is to have at least 90% of the courses offered at the university level related to the SDGs by the end of 2028. |
| 3.4.2.2. | Number of courses offered to external stakeholders in line with SDGs | The goal is to have a total of 200 courses offered to external stakeholders in line with the SDGs by the end of 2028. |
| 3.4.2.3 | Ratio of SDG-related Q1-Q2-Q3-Q4 publications to the total number of Q1-Q2-Q3-Q4 publications | The goal is to have at least 45% of the total Q1-Q2-Q3-Q4 publications related to the SDGs by the end of 2028. |
| 3.4.2.4 | Ratio of SDG-related postgraduate theses to all postgraduate theses | The goal is for the ratio of postgraduate theses related to the SDGs to the total number of postgraduate theses across the university to reach 90% by the end of 2028. |
| 3.4.2.5 | Ratio of SDG-related social contribution projects to all social contribution projects | The goal is for 100% of community service projects conducted across the university to be related to the SDGs by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.1.1 | Number of micro-competency courses for external stakeholders that provide critical thinking and inquiry skills | The goal is for the number of micro-competencies courses that develop critical thinking and inquiry skills for external stakeholders to reach a total of 20 courses at the university level by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.1.2 | Number of products produced (podcast, newspaper article, blog, YouTube video, etc.) and activities organized (meeting, etc.) within the scope of science communication | The number of products (podcasts, newspaper articles, blogs, YouTube videos, etc.) produced and activities (meetings, etc.) organized within the scope of science communication is aimed to be at least 250 at the university level every year, and a total of 1000 products and activities by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.2.1. | Number of research projects in which citizens participated as project members in accordance with the principles of Citizen Science | In accordance with the principles of Citizen Science, the number of projects in which citizens participate as project members at the university level is aimed to be 16 projects in total by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.2.2. | Number of citizens working on projects in accordance with the principles of Citizen Science | In accordance with the principles of Citizen Science, it is aimed that the total number of citizens participating as project members at the university level will be 180 citizens by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.2.3 | Total number of training programs organized on Citizen Science | It is aimed to implement a total of 4 trainings organized in accordance with the principles of citizen science at the university level by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| 3.5.3.1 | Number of events organized for K12 student groups and/or teachers within the scope of the Science Bridge | Within the scope of the Science Bridge, a total of 7 events will be organized at the university level every year for K12 student groups and/or teachers, and it is aimed to realize 28 events by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.3.2 | Number of K12 students and/or teachers who participated in events within the scope of the Science Bridge | It is aimed that a total of 350 K12 students and/or teachers at the university level will participate in the events organized within the scope of the Science Bridge every year, and a total of 1400 participants will be reached by the end of 2028. |
| 3.5.3.3 | Number of scientific research projects conducted with K12 students and/or teachers within the scope of the Science Bridge | Within the scope of Science Bridge, it is aimed to have a total of 8 scientific research projects carried out with K12 students and/or teachers by the end of 2028. |
| 4.1.1.1 | Creation of behavioral sets to ensure that IEU Values are observable at the behavioral level | In order for IUE Values to be observable at the behavioral level, it is aimed to define all behavioral sets for different internal stakeholders by the end of 2026. |
| 4.1.1.2. | Number of training activities organized to promote IEU Values | In order to promote IUE Values, it is aimed to organize 2 trainings every year throughout the University. |
| 4.1.2.1. | Perception of internal stakeholders regarding the extent to which IEU Values are reflected in practice (value-practice alignment). | By the end of 2028, it is aimed for at least 70% of internal stakeholders to have a positive perception that IUE Values are reflected in practices. |
| 4.1.3.1 | Number of updated legislation (current regulations, directives and policies) | The goal is to review and update at least 3 pieces of legislation every year. |
| 4.2.1.1 | Activation of a digital platform providing easy access to all academic board decisions for relevant stakeholders. | By the end of 2025, it is aimed to activate a platform that will provide easy access to academic board decisions and to start sharing decisions through this digital platform. |
| 4.2.2.1 | Establishment of a digital mechanism to ensure the traceability of applications and requests of students and all employees. | By the end of 2025, it is aimed to establish and activate a digital mechanism for students and all employees to track their applications and requests. |
| 4.2.2.2 | Average time in days to finalize applications and requests from students and all employees | By the end of 2028, it is aimed to reach an average of 7 working days for the processing of applications and requests from students and all employees. |
| 4.2.3.1. | Number of meetings held by the advisory board with stakeholders | It is aimed to hold at least 1 advisory board meeting with stakeholders at the faculty/vocational school/institute level every year. |
| 4.2.3.2. | Number of external stakeholder meetings held by academic units in addition to advisory board meetings | In addition to advisory board meetings, it is aimed to have at least 2 external stakeholder meetings at the department/program level every academic year. |
| 4.2.3.3. | Number of academic board meetings attended by student representatives | It is aimed to have at least 2 academic board meetings with student representatives at the faculty/vocational school/institute level every year. |
| 4.2.3.4 | Number of student feedback reports | It is aimed to have 2 student feedback reports written at the department/program level every year. |
| 4.2.3.5 | Number of decisions made based on stakeholder feedback | At the faculty/vocational school/institute level, the goal is to have a total of 250 decisions made based on stakeholder feedback by the end of 2028. |
| 4.2.4.1 | Transition to a unit-based budgeting system | The goal is to complete the transition to and begin using a unit-based budgeting system by the end of 2026. |
| 4.3.1.1. | Ratio of positions with defined competencies related to academic and administrative duties to all positions | The goal is to define the competencies of all academic positions by the end of 2025. |
| 4.4.1.1 | Establishment of a Quality Management System (QMS) Unit | The goal is to establish and operationalize the Quality Assurance Office by the end of 2025. |
| 4.4.1.2. | Number of processes streamlined and documented based on user feedback | The goal is to streamline and document 10 academic processes annually across the university, taking user feedback into account. |
| 4.4.1.3 | Number of critical processes for which metrics have been developed | The goal is to develop metrics for 10 critical processes by the end of 2028. |
| 4.4.1.4 | Creation of a PDCA cycle calendar for all critical processes | The goal is to create a PDCA cycle calendar for all critical processes by the end of 2026. |
| 4.5.1.1. | Number of workshops organized for the university's core tasks and strategies | The goal is to organize 3 workshops annually across the university, starting in 2026, focusing on the university's core tasks and strategies. |
| 4.5.1.2. | Satisfaction level of workshop participants. | The goal is to achieve an average satisfaction rate of at least 80% annually from the workshops organized on the university's core tasks and strategies. |
| 4.5.2.1. | Completion of the communication platform to facilitate internal communication within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to complete and launch the communication platform (MyIEU) system, which will facilitate internal communication, by the end of 2025. |
| 4.5.3.1 | Total number of inter-unit temporary task teams created to facilitate horizontal and cross-unit communication during a specific period. | The goal is to establish 15 temporary task teams annually across the university. |
| 4.5.4.1. | Number of social events organized to strengthen open communication between units and individuals | The goal is to organize 24 social events annually at the university level in order to strengthen open communication between units and individuals. |
| 4.5.5.1 | Number of rectorate and dean-student meetings held | The goal is to hold 15 meetings annually with students at the Rectorate and Faculty/School/Institute level. |
| 4.5.5.2 | Total number of rectorate and dean-academician meetings held | The goal is to hold at least 15 meetings annually with academics at the Rectorate and Faculty/School/Institute level. |
| 4.6.1.1. | Development and implementation of the SPOT model, which allows individuals to monitor relevant data within their area of authority in real time | The goal is to begin implementing the SPOT model by the end of 2025, allowing individuals to monitor relevant data within their area of authority in real-time. |
| 4.6.2.1. | Completion of the transition to the new student information management system | The goal is to complete the transition to the new student information management system by the end of 2025. |
| 4.6.2.2. | Student satisfaction level with the new system | The goal is to achieve an average student satisfaction rate of 70% with the new student information management system by the end of 2028. |
| 4.6.3.1. | Completion of the research projects information management system | The goal is to begin using the research projects information management system by the end of 2026. |
| 4.6.4.1 | Completion of the human resources information management system | The goal is to begin using the human resources information management system by the end of 2026. |
| 4.6.5.1. | Completion of the venue and event management system | The goal is to begin using the new venue and event management system by the end of 2025. |
| 5.1.1.1. | Completion of the phased transition plan to the Güzelbahçe campus within the specified timeframe | The goal is to prepare a phased transition plan to the Güzelbahçe campus by the end of 2025. |
| 5.1.2.1. | Development of a methodology to ensure coordination for course scheduling between the two campuses | The goal is to develop a methodology that will ensure curriculum coordination between the two campuses by the end of 2025. |
| 5.1.3.1 | Development of a transportation model between the two campuses and the city center | The goal is to develop a transportation model between the two campuses and the city center by the end of 2025. |
| 5.2.1.1 | Size of new socialization areas in the Balçova campus | The goal is to add a total of 500 square meters of socialization space to the Balçova campus by the end of 2028. |
| 5.2.1.2 | Size of new sports areas in the Balçova campus | The goal is to add a total of 650 square meters of new sports facilities to the Balçova campus by the end of 2028. |
| 5.2.2.1. | Establishment of the Student Center in Güzelbahçe Campus within the specified timeframe. | The goal is to make the Student Center operational at the Güzelbahçe campus by the end of 2028. |
| 5.2.3.1 | Increase in existing physical spaces allocated to student clubs by 2025, within the specified period. | The goal is to increase the physical space allocated to student clubs by 50% in square meters by the end of 2028. |
| 5.3.1.1. | Establishment of the Sustainability Office. | The goal is to establish a Sustainability Office by the end of 2025. |
| 5.3.1.2 | Inclusion of the university in green university indexes (e.g., UI GreenMetric). | The goal is for the University to be included in green university indexes (e.g., UI Green Metric) by the end of 2025. |
| 5.3.2.1 | Reduction of per capita water consumption in Balçova Campus (lcd). | The goal is to reduce per capita water consumption at the Balçova campus by 10% by the end of 2028 compared to 2025. |
| 5.3.2.2 | Establishing a rainwater harvesting system at the Güzelbahçe Campus | The goal is to establish a rainwater harvesting system at the Güzelbahçe campus by the end of 2028. |
| 5.3.2.3 | Establishing a greywater utilization system at the Güzelbahçe Campus | The goal is to establish a greywater utilization system at the Güzelbahçe campus by the end of 2028. |
| 5.3.3.1 | Establishing a comprehensive waste collection system in the Balçova and Güzelbahçe campuses within the specified timeframe | The goal is to establish waste collection management systems at the Balçova and Güzelbahçe campuses by the end of 2028. |
| 5.3.3.2 | Increase in the ratio of recycled waste to total waste amount at the Balçova and Güzelbahçe campuses | The goal is to increase the ratio of recycled waste to total waste from the Balçova and Güzelbahçe campuses by 20% by the end of 2028 compared to 2024. |
| 5.3.4.1 | Annual reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity (CO2) for the Balçova Campus | The goal is to achieve a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity at the Balçova campus by the end of 2028 compared to 2024. |
| 5.3.4.2 | Establishing renewable energy systems at the Güzelbahçe campus | The goal is to establish a renewable energy system at the Güzelbahçe campus by the end of 2028. |
| 5.3.5.1. | Number of students and staff participating in sustainability leadership programs on an annual basis. | The goal is to ensure that 100 people participate in sustainability leadership programs across the university each year. |
