About Us 

The Distance Education Application and Research Center of Konya Technical University, established in 2020, opens the doors of the education world full of opportunities. Guided by the principle of “Pioneer of Development,” the center adopts a student-centered education philosophy, keeps pace with emerging global technologies, conducts scientific and technological research, and provides support to relevant academic and administrative units while aiming to achieve its goals at the international level.

KTUN-UZEM aims to organize activities related to e-learning–based courses and programs in associate, undergraduate, and graduate education through distance education. It also supports courses offered at the university with e-learning, organizes post-graduation education programs through distance education to contribute to the development of professional knowledge, and disseminates knowledge to society by offering diploma, certificate, and similar programs for all segments of society in areas of need, thereby promoting the principle of lifelong learning.

History

The Distance Education Application and Research Center of Konya Technical University started its activities within the framework of the regulation published in the Official Gazette No. 31177 on July 6, 2020.

Vision

To be a leading center that enhances the effectiveness of education and training by using contemporary information and communication technologies; recognizes the importance of lifelong learning; adopts the principle of meeting individuals’ educational needs; possesses a sustainable education system; is open to innovation and participation; is competitive at the national level; and is open to international cooperation.

Mission

To be an innovative and research-oriented center that follows global developments in the field of distance education, ensures the high-quality implementation of distance education activities at our university, offers approaches and solutions to provide equal opportunities in education, and develops projects in this field.

KTÜN - UZEM Quality Assurance Policy

• Continuing studies in harmony with the mission, vision and goals of the university
• While using the advantages of the distance education method in the most efficient way, developing appropriate monitoring and improvement methods within the framework of the principle of participation for its disadvantages,
• Realizing our internationalization goals by using the facilities provided by distance education.
• Increasing student and instructor competence and satisfaction in distance education processes
• Periodically reviewing and renewing SWOT analyses
• Efficient and effective use of all resources in line with the strategic plan
• Ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in the processes, effective communication and cooperation with them
• Bringing the distance education processes to certain standards and acting in this direction

KTÜN - UZEM Education and Training Policy

• Creating learning-oriented education processes, raising individuals with learning competence who can quickly adapt to changing global conditions.
• Ensuring stakeholder contribution in updating education in a way that will comply with current and contemporary requirements.
• Continuing education in variable conditions with different face-to-face or distance education methods in line with the needs, establishing and using the necessary technical infrastructure and technologies for this.
• Ensuring the establishment of corporate culture and the continuation of education with the aim of 'unhindered university'
• Ensuring that the research and development experiences and knowledge of the academic staff are integrated into the constantly renewed and developing education and training.
• Carrying out alternative and effective assessment and evaluation processes in the evaluation process of student qualifications.
• Ensuring detailed reporting of all educational activities that take place in distance education processes
• Seeing the student as the focal point of all processes and activities of distance education

KTÜN - UZEM Management Policy

• Being transparent and accountable
• Aiming to constantly update and increase quality in education and training
• Using the current potential for country development, increasing competitiveness and international recognition
• Instilling awareness of lifelong learning in academic and administrative personnel and contributing to in-service training
• Increasing the infrastructure and capacity of associate, undergraduate and graduate education

KTÜN - UZEM Research Policy

• Giving importance to interdisciplinary cooperation and stakeholder views
• Contributing to in-house services and trainings that will improve research competence
• Increasing performance by constantly reviewing research performance and outputs

KTÜN - UZEM Internationalization Policy

• Publishing a web page in English to ensure recognition
• Evaluate and update policies regularly, paying attention to the views of international stakeholders.