The Graduate School of Social Sciences 2026-2027 Academic Year Board Meeting Was Held

   The Institute of Social Sciences held its institute board meeting for the new term on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the Senate Room. The meeting was attended by the Director of the Institute of Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Recep Ünal, along with institute administrators and the heads of the various academic departments.

    In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Recep Ünal discussed the goals planned for the 2026-2027 academic year, as well as the activities carried out during the previous year. Noting that the Institute’s operations have continued to improve with the support of our Rector, Prof. Dr. Erol Yaşar, Prof. Dr. Ünal highlighted a significant increase in student enrollment—particularly in distance learning and evening (non-thesis) master’s degree programs—following enhancements made to promotional activities. Prof. Dr. Ünal also mentioned that an application has been submitted for the Journal of the Institute of Social Sciences of Mersin University to be indexed in the TR Index (TR Dizin), and he thanked the department heads for their support and contributions to the Institute’s academic and administrative processes.

   During the meeting, Deputy Director Dr. Ender Gürgen provided information regarding updates to regulations and directives, activities conducted as part of the YÖKAK (Higher Education Quality Council) institutional accreditation process (KAP), and planning for the upcoming term.

    The meeting concluded following the presentation of views and suggestions by the heads of the academic departments.