Purpose and Duties of the Unit

Disadvantaged Student Support Unit

Purpose:
To support disadvantaged students in academic, social, and psychological processes within our department, to encourage their active participation in education and training, and to plan and carry out activities aimed at reducing the obstacles they face.

Job Descriptions:

• Student Identification and Monitoring: Identifying students in disadvantaged circumstances (economic, health, disability, social conditions, etc.), recording them on a confidential basis, and regularly monitoring their progress.
• Providing Academic Support: Organizing mentoring, course support groups, or advising programs for students whose academic success is at risk.
• Referral for Psychological and Social Support: Referring students in need of psychological support to the relevant university units (for example, the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Unit) and carrying out the necessary follow-up.
• Awareness and Information Activities: Organizing seminars, training sessions, and information meetings to raise awareness among instructors and students about the difficulties experienced by disadvantaged students.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Preparing annual activity reports, evaluating the work carried out, and submitting it to the Head of Department/Senate.
• Confidentiality and Ethical Principles: Acting in accordance with student privacy, ethical rules, and the principle of voluntariness in all processes.