Our Vocational School was awarded the Orange Flag by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) as a result of its successful efforts to facilitate the access of individuals with disabilities to spaces within the campus. Our school, which received an award in the “Accessibility in Space” (Mekânda Erişilebilirlik) category within the scope of the Accessible University Awards given since 2018, has reaped the fruits of its comprehensive work. Within the scope of the studies carried out to ensure equal access to spaces, educational opportunities, and socio-cultural activities for individuals with disabilities, a disabled elevator, accessibility pathways, and Braille alphabet signs were added, allowing our students to move comfortably around the campus without needing assistance. This award received by our Vocational School became a concrete indicator of our vision to create an accessible education environment.

An orientation program was organized to facilitate the adaptation process of students joining our Vocational School in the 2025-2026 academic year. The program took place on October 22, 2025, with the participation of all first-year students. Within the scope of the orientation, students were given detailed presentations on the academic calendar, course registration procedures, library and counselling services, campus facilities, and social and cultural activities held at the vocational school and the university. Additionally, students were provided with guiding and explanatory information regarding administrative procedures (such as course renewals, grade appeals, leaves of absence, etc.) they might encounter throughout their education. The program concluded with a question-and-answer session, where students had the opportunity to directly ask questions to the authorities.

The “One Graduate, One Story” talk, organized by the Social Security Program of our Vocational School, was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in our amphitheater classroom. The event, coordinated by Lecturer Yavuz Koç, attracted great interest from first- and second-year students of the program. As guests of the event, our alumni who now work at the Social Security Institution (SGK) — Hatice Mütiş, Betül Dönder, Çağrı Mutlu, and Çağlar Mutlu — shared their professional experiences and insights. During the session, the speakers discussed topics such as preparing for the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS), career development, and working conditions in public institutions. The students had the opportunity to benefit from the graduates’ experiences and ask questions related to their own career goals. At the end of the program, Lecturer Yavuz Koç thanked the guests for their valuable contributions, emphasizing that such events enhance students’ motivation and raise their professional awareness. Planned to become a regular tradition, the “One Graduate, One Story” series aims to foster strong ties between students and alumni, creating a lasting sense of community and professional solidarity.

The Academic Board Meeting for the 2025–2026 academic year of our Vocational School was held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Mustafa Zeytin, Director of our Vocational School, and attended by all academic staff members. During the meeting, plans and suggestions for the new academic term were shared, and information was provided regarding the activities to be carried out within the scope of the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) Accreditation Process. The meeting concluded following a productive evaluation session.