Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu met with academic and administrative staff and students at Horasan and Pasinler Vocational Schools as part of his ongoing visits to districts designed to fortify institutional connections, promote common sense, and foster interaction.

 Rector Hacımüftüoğlu conferred with academic and administrative staff during his visit to Horasan and Pasinler Vocational Schools, which continue their education and training activities within the university. Rector Hacımüftüoğlu was accompanied by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Yılmaz and Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordinator Prof. Dr. Erol Akpınar during the visits, which were conducted with the objective of enhancing internal communication and observing work environments on site.

 The general vision of the university, its institutional objectives, and its role in local development were also addressed during the visit, which included evaluations of the education quality, physical facilities, and current needs of the Vocational Schools.

 Rector Hacımüftüoğlu: "We Place Great Value on a Solution-Focused Approach."

 During the visits, Rector Hacımüftüoğlu underscored that Atatürk University is a component of a broader entity that extends beyond its central campus to encompass its units in the districts. Prof. Dr. Hacımüftüoğlu: "Our Horasan and Pasinler Vocational Schools are responsible for significant responsibilities in order to serve as the engine of regional development." We, as the administration, also prioritise the identification of the requirements of each of our units on-site, the implementation of a solution-focused approach, and the attentive consideration of their issues. I consider these visits to be highly beneficial in terms of fostering a sense of institutional community and fostering a culture of collaboration.

 Rector Hacımüftüoğlu declared that all forms of assistance will be extended to enhance the quality of education, cultivate practical education opportunities, and enhance student satisfaction after considering the opinions, suggestions, and demands of the academic and administrative staff and students.

 Handover ceremonies were also conducted at the directorates of the Vocational School as part of the visits. In this context, Prof. Dr. Kenan Yakut transferred his responsibilities to Prof. Dr. Oğuz Akın Düzgün, and Dr. Lecturer Zinnur Çelik transferred her responsibilities to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih Okcu at Pasinler Vocational School.

 "District Protocol Visits"

 Rector Hacımüftüoğlu and his delegation, who also met with the district protocol, visited Horasan District Governor Mesut Ozan Yılmaz and Mayor Hayrettin Özdemir, as well as Pasinler Mayor Ünsal Sertoğlu, in their offices following the Vocational School visits.

 The meetings were a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding university-local government collaborations, collaborative initiatives that will contribute to the social and economic development of the region, and student-focused studies.

 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE – April 18, 2025