QUALITY PLAN
1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
As Giresun University School of Health Services, our main objective is to continuously improve the quality of our education and training, ensure that our graduates become qualified individuals sought after in the sector, and train health technicians who can respond to social needs.
This quality plan has been created to determine, implement and continuously improve quality standards in all activities of our school.
2. OUR QUALITY POLICY
Our Slogan
From Knowledge to Skill, From Theory to Practice
Our Vision
To be a vocational school whose graduates are preferred in the sector at national and international level by providing support to research, public health and welfare with an innovative and digital transformation-compatible education approach that is suitable for the requirements of the age in the field of health and education.
Our Mission
In line with the strategic objectives of our country, by providing quality education with universal standards; to train qualified professionals who integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the fields of health and education, are committed to ethical values, can think analytically, follow technological developments, have a high sense of responsibility as team members and contribute to public health and welfare.
Our Core Values
Scientific and Academic Excellence
Maintaining scientific approach and academic achievement at the highest level
Social and Environmental Responsibility
Maintaining awareness of social and environmental responsibilities
Stakeholder Satisfaction
Effective cooperation and satisfaction with all stakeholders
Interdisciplinary Work
Creating innovative solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration
Innovation and Continuous Development
Embracing continuous improvement and innovative approaches
Participatory Management
Creating a transparent and participatory management culture
Equal Opportunity and Inclusivity
Providing equal opportunities and inclusive environment
Commitment to Ethical Values
Adhering to professional ethics and values
Student-Centered Education
Adopting a student-centered educational system
Accountability and Quality
Adopting a transparent and quality-focused approach
3. OUR QUALITY OBJECTIVES
- Improving Education Quality
- Enhancing Social Contribution
- Increasing Institutional Recognition
- Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration
4. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Organization
Quality activities are carried out in cooperation with all programs and units under the coordination of the Quality Commission.
Process
Continuous development and improvement is ensured through the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
5. QUALITY INDICATORS
- Student success and graduation rates
- Course and faculty evaluation results
- Graduate tracking and employer satisfaction surveys
- Number of scientific publications and projects
- Infrastructure and technology usage rates
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM STRATEGIES
- Increasing awareness to include all stakeholders, including academic and administrative staff and students, in order to spread the culture of quality assurance
- Expanding activities for program accreditation and setting new goals in this regard
- Ensuring the PDCA cycle in education-training, research-development, social contribution and managerial/administrative processes
- Measuring and monitoring the satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders, institutional belonging and social perception at certain periods to objectively evaluate institutional policies and make changes in these policies if necessary, reflecting the results to continuous improvement activities
- Ensuring certification at international standards
- Creating collaborative work schedules to ensure the university's rise in international rankings, conducting studies in a coordinated manner by relevant units and regularly monitoring their results
7. PDCA CYCLE APPLICATION IN THE SCOPE OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (P)
- Educational activities, course plans, strategic objectives and performance indicators are determined at this stage
- Improvement areas are identified with data such as internal and external stakeholder surveys and graduate feedback
DO (D)
- Teaching activities, program updates, career events and laboratory applications are implemented in line with the determined objectives
- Academic calendar, internship programs and external stakeholder collaborations are implemented as planned
CHECK (C)
- Processes are evaluated with feedback surveys (student, graduate, external stakeholder), faculty performance and graduation data
- Analysis is made through quality committees and unit internal evaluation reports
ACT (A)
- Measures are developed for areas found to be deficient or weak (curriculum revision, strengthening laboratory infrastructure, new course suggestions, etc.)
- These measures are included in the next academic year planning and the cycle is completed