The Tourism Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board (TURAK) conducted a field visit at the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts of the Faculty of Tourism at Atatürk University. In addition to conducting the department's accreditation procedure, the delegation visited Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu at Atatürk University.

Atatürk University's accomplishments in the field of tourism education continue to garner attention, and the institution remains committed to enhancing the quality of its education through accreditation processes. The accreditation team, consisting of Prof. Dr. Nuray Türker from Karabük University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yener Oğan from Artvin Çoruh University, Erdoğan Özkan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aydın Tourism Management and Hotel Management School Graduates Association (ATİOYOMED) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Tourism Graduates Federation (TURMEFED), and Res. Asst. Ayşenur Uslu from Karabük University, participated in the field visit. The university's educational quality was assessed by the accreditation team through a variety of examinations and observations.

The accreditation team's exit statement was presented to Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu at the conclusion of the visit, with the accompany of Tourism Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Gökalp Nuri Selçuk. The following assessment was made by Rector Hacımüftüoğlu following the visit: "The extension of the accreditation process of our Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department is a significant step that will enhance the recognition of our university in the national and international arena." It is imperative that we maintain and enhance the quality of our education. I would like to extend my gratitude to all of our academic and administrative personnel who have assisted in this endeavour.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE – 01.11.2024