Change of Position at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Yazıcıoğlu, who has served as Dean of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences for approximately 10 years, handed over his duties to our Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hanifi Parlar. During the handover ceremony, our Rector Prof. Dr. Necip Şimşek thanked Prof. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu for his services throughout his tenure as Dean.
The ceremony, held at the Senate Hall of the Rectorate on the Sütlüce Campus, was attended by our Rector Prof. Dr. Necip Şimşek, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Berk Ayvaz, Rector’s Advisor Prof. Dr. Serkan Çankaya, Dean of the Faculty of Business Prof. Dr. Elif Güneren Genç, Deputy Dean Prof. Dr. Özlem Deniz Başar, Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Münevver Tunalı, Head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations (English) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uğur Yasin Asal, Head of the Department of Statistics Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seda Bağdatlı Kalkan, and Head of the Department of Psychology Dr. Lect. Yasemin Kuş.
THANKS FROM RECTOR PROF. DR. NECİP ŞİMŞEK
In his speech at the ceremony, our Rector Prof. Dr. Şimşek thanked Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Yazıcıoğlu for his contributions to the faculty. Prof. Dr. Şimşek stated, “Our colleague’s management approach at the faculty fostered a consultative and participatory environment. He contributed to the smooth functioning of the academic setting. I sincerely thank him for his services to our university.”
PROF. DR. YAZICIOĞLU: “I AM HAPPY AND CONTENT”
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Yazıcıoğlu, who handed over his duties, stated in his speech that he has spent many years in academic life and had a productive period at Istanbul Commerce University. He said, “A peaceful academic environment is the key to productivity. I have done my best for the development of our faculty. Today, I am handing over my duties, and I am very happy and content. I sincerely thank all my colleagues for their support.”
PROF. DR. HANİFİ PARLAR: “WE WILL CONTINUE TEAMWORK”
Prof. Dr. Hanifi Parlar, who assumed the position, noted that he had worked in academic and administrative harmony with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Yazıcıoğlu for many years. He stated, “Under our colleague’s leadership, a strong academic environment was established in our faculty. We will continue teamwork to preserve and further develop this environment and advance our faculty. I sincerely thank him for his efforts.” The handover ceremony concluded with the presentation of flowers and well-wishes.
