The Academic Board of the Department of International Relations convened on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at 11:30, with the participation of all faculty members and academic staff of the Department.

The meeting began with a general evaluation of the previous academic term. This was followed by discussions on the beginning-of-term procedures for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 academic year, the conduct of courses, academic advising processes, and current issues related to the Department’s educational activities.

The Board also reviewed the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), discussing the alignment of the Department’s educational processes with program objectives and areas for further improvement. In addition, various issues concerning the academic and administrative functioning of the Department, coordination of duties and responsibilities, student-related processes, internal communication, and institutional operations were evaluated, and the necessary decisions were taken.

Quality assurance and accreditation processes also constituted an important part of the meeting agenda. In this context, the roadmap for the Department’s quality and accreditation activities, priority areas, planned activities, and related action plans were discussed.