The Academic Performance Evaluation was completed by considering the Academic Performance Evaluation Directive and Academic Performance Evaluation Implementation Procedures and Principles published by Atatürk University.

Academic Performance Evaluation Process Management System (APSIS) Used in Scoring Process

Each member of the Academic Performance Regulation, Supervision and Objection Commission, which consists of 46 members, was held responsible for the relevant faculties, colleges and institutes of Atatürk University; The problems identified by the said members were brought to the commission and each problem was examined in detail in the commission. In addition, the Academic Performance Score was calculated with the help of the Academic Performance Evaluation Process Management System (APSIS) used by Atatürk University. Academic performance evaluation was carried out at the level of faculty, department, unit and institution in seven layers in accordance with the concept of the New Generation University. The scores of each instructor were analyzed one by one through this software. With the help of this software, the detected deficiencies and errors were conveyed directly to the relevant instructor together with the decisions taken by the commission. The objections of the instructors within the specified calendar were made with the help of this software, and the related corrections were made by completing the deficiencies of the instructors.

Instantly Responded to Incoming Requests

Acting in accordance with the "Academic Performance Evaluation Directive" document, the Academic Performance Regulation, Supervision and Objection Commission held meetingsin order to speed up the process in other cases, in order to respond instantly to the requests coming from both the faculty members and the department review commissions, as well as the meetings established in accordance with the schedule determined by Atatürk University.

A Holistic Meta-System Blending Many Fields Has Been Designed

Making an assessment on the subject, Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı stated: “The concept of New Generation refers to the new approach, design and performance that will replace existing technologies in the field of technology. The need for a great transformation that has started in the field of higher education in the world for a long time has started to be defined with this concept. In addition to the education and research duties of universities, it is predicted that the new generation universities will be shaped within the framework of their mission to contribute to society, whether it is the definition of a third generation university that focuses on university-society cooperation-centered innovation or the definition of a fourth generation university that prioritizes regional development. Based on this universal foresight, Atatürk University has been carrying out the New Generation University Design and Transformation Project since February 4, 2018, in order to transform knowledge into value and improve research performance. Within the scope of the project, 19 search conferences were held, 230 visionary people from outside the university and 926 visionary people from within the university were invited to these conferences, and a Holistic Meta-System was designed that blends the common mind with the fields of education, research and contribution to society. This design has been implemented, supported by short, medium and long-term action plans.”

New Positioning and Differentiation Strategies Implemented

Rector Çomaklı stated that the holistic meta-system approach, designed to create a multiplier effect in higher education, aims to eliminate the inconsistencies experienced in transforming knowledge into value and improving research performance: “For this purpose, Atatürk University designed the following three systems and put them into practice gradually as of January 1, 2021.

Updated and Innovative Education Model
Integrated Research Model
Project Based Research-Social Contribution Integration: ATAKÖK System
In addition, in 7 layers consisting of blending of mission areas in order to support these systems; New positioning and differentiation strategies were implemented in the following areas.

Ataturk University New Positioning Map
Strategic Plan in 7 Layers
Atatürk University Governance Model in 7 Layers
Assignment and Promotion Criteria at 7 Tiers
7 Layer Performance Management System
7 Tiers Reward and Incentive System
Quality Management System in 7 Layers

Performance management system is one of the most important tools of the meta-system designed by Atatürk University. This evaluation report presents the implementation steps and results of the performance management system. With the said application, a new era was started at Atatürk University, and the period of decision-making based on performance and data began. In this direction, we will continue to increase the performance of our academicians and to produce projects that meet the needs of the age so that our university can gain momentum, closely follow scientific developments and compete with world universities.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE – 18.08.2021