In the event of absence of mutual agreement between
two parties regarding the English version of these regulations, Turkish version
regulations are valid and will be applied.
EASTERN
MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
FOREIGN
LANGUAGES AND ENGLISH PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ESTABLISHMENT,
OPERATION AND WORKING PRINCIPLES BY-LAW
STATUTE ESTABLISHING THE NORTH CYPRUS EDUCATION
FOUNDATION AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
(18/1986, 39/1992, 58/1992, 37/1997 and 37/2011)
(By-Law Under Articles 25 and 26(2))
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Council of Ministers made the
following by-law in accordance with the authorisation granted to them by
Articles 25 and 26(2) of the Statute Establishing the North Cyprus Education
Foundation and Eastern Mediterranean University.
This By-law also includes “Eastern Mediterranean University Foreign
Languages and English Preparatory School Establishment, Operation and Working
Principles (Amendment No. 1/98 -1/00) By-law.
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Brief Title 12.08.1988 R.G. 75 EK III A.E. 370, 26.06.1998 R.G. 69 EK III A.E. 320, 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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‘Eastern Mediterranean University Foreign Languages
and English Preparatory School Establishment, Operation and Working Principles
By-Law’. |
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Definitions 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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Unless otherwise stated, the meanings of the terms
‘Council of Ministers’, ‘Government’, ‘Preparatory School’,
‘Director’, ‘Undergraduate’, ‘Academic Staff’, ‘Formal Education’, ‘Rector’,
‘Rector’s Office/Rectorate’, ‘Senate’, ‘Permanent Staff’, ‘Contractual
Staff’, ‘Expert’, ‘University’, ‘Informal Education’ and ‘Board of Trustees’
are equivalent to their meanings defined in the Statute Establishing
the North Cyprus Education Foundation and Eastern Mediterranean University
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Aim 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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This By-Law aims to regulate the principles
pertaining to the establishment, organisation, operation and duties of the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School. |
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Scope 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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This By-Law
covers the rules related to the operation of Foreign Languages and English Preparatory
School, English Preparatory Program period of studies, conditions and
principles for student admissions, principles related to identifying student
success in English and other foreign language courses offered as part of the
English Preparatory Program and other undergraduate/associate programs, and
relevant rules and regulations pertaining to the Academic Personnel
performing duties at the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School. |
II.
OPERATION AND PROGRAMS
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(1) |
Students of the English
Preparatory Program at the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School
are required to follow the academic program prepared by the Directorate of Foreign
Languages and English Preparatory School and approved by the Senate. |
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(2) |
This program is prepared in
line with the recommendations of the respective faculties and schools and the
needs observed in the students’ chosen fields. Different academic programs
may be applied for the preparatory program students depending on their
respective faculties and schools. |
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(3) |
Students studying at
undergraduate and associate programs are expected to follow the academic
program prepared by the relevant Dean’s Office and/or School Directorate and
approved by the Senate. |
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Conditions for Student Registration and Admission 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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Conditions for student
registration and admission at the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory
School are applied in accordance with the provisions of the ‘Eastern Mediterranean
University Entrance Exam and Student Admission Regulations’. |
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Duration of Studies and Academic Calendar |
7. (1) |
Standard duration of the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School
English Preparatory Program is 1 academic year. Each academic year consists
of 2 semesters. Each term is 16 weeks and the duration of each class is 50
minutes. |
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(2) |
An additional third semester (Summer Term) can be added to the academic calendar
upon the decision of the Senate and the approval of the Board of
Trustees. |
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(3) |
Academic calendar for the following year is prepared and finalized by the
Senate. The aforesaid calendar is announced by the Rector’s Office by the end
of May, the latest. |
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Students registered in undergraduate and associate programs are subject
to the duration and academic calendar of the Undergraduate and Graduate
programs approved by the Senate. |
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Tuition Fees |
8. |
Provisions related to tuition fees are stated in Article 7 of the
‘Eastern Mediterranean University Education, Examination and Success
Regulations’. |
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Examinations and Success |
9. (1) |
In the examinations of
foreign languages and English and in determining student success, provisions
of Articles 19 and 20 of ‘Eastern Mediterranean
University Education, Examination and Success Regulations’ are applied. |
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(2) |
Other provisions regarding
Schools stated in ‘Eastern Mediterranean University Education,
Examination and Success Regulations’ are valid in terms of the aims of this By-Law. |
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(3) |
Provisions of Articles 21
and 22 of ‘Eastern Mediterranean University Education, Examination and Success
Regulations’ are applied in
Undergraduate and Associate programs at which are students registered, in
exams and in determining student success. |
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Student Disciplinary Matters 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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Provisions
of the ‘Student Disciplinary Regulations’ are applied in any event of
disciplinary matter concerning students and taking place within the Foreign
Languages and English Preparatory School. |
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III. RULES ON
CADRES, SCALES, RECRUITMENT AND PERSONNEL
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Cadres and Scales 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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Number
of Academic Personnel employed in Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School,
scales and sought qualifications are specified in the relevant attachments of
the ‘By-law for Eastern Mediterranean University Staffing and Employment for
Academic Staff’. |
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Forms of Recruitment 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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Recruitment
policies applied in Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School are as
Article 9 of ‘Regulation for Staffing and Working Principles for Academic
Staff’. However, new Column can be added to Article 10 of the same
regulations. |
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Rules regarding Personnel 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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Provisions
of Articles 6, 7 and 8 in Chapter II and Chapter IV (Commitments), Chapter V
(General and Special Rights), Chapter VI (Prohibitions), Chapter VII (Rules for
Discipline) and Chapter VIII (Miscellaneous Provisions) fully cover the
personnel of the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School. |
IV.
ADMINISTRATION
Duties and Appointment of the Director 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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(1) |
Director is the
chief executive who is accountable to the Rector in the administration of
Foreign Languages and Preparatory School in full compliance with the aims of
the school. |
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(2) |
The Director is
appointed for a period of 3 years with the recommendation of the Rector and
approval of the Board of Trustees. The Director can be re-appointed upon the
expiration of his/her term of office. |
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Upon the recommendation of
the Rector, the Director can be dismissed from duty prior to the expiration
of term of office by the Board of Trustees with a written justification. |
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Duties and Appointment of Assistant Director 26.06.1998 R.G. 69 EK III A.E. 320 |
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The
Director can appoint maximum five members of academic staff as the Assistant
Director for a period of 3 years. Appointment is formalised upon the approval
of the Rector. Assistant Directors support the Director in fulfilling his/her
responsibilities and, at the same time, fulfil duties assigned by the
Director. The Director appoints one of the Assistant Directors as Deputy in
his/her absence. |
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Coordinator 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 |
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(1) |
The
Director can appoint a ‘Coordinator’ amongst the academic staff for each
course envisaged by the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School in
order to ensure coordination and harmony amongst different groups of the
course. |
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(2) |
A
coordinator can be re-appointed upon the expiration of the term of office.
The Coordinator is accountable to the Director for the smooth delivery of the
course in question. Reductions can be applied to the Coordinator’s workload,
if deemed appropriate by the Director. |
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Preparatory School Council 09.10.2000 R.G. 122 EK III A.E. 694 26.06.1998 R.G. 69 EK III A.E. 320 |
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(1) |
The
formation and convening of the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory
School Council: (a) Chaired by the
Director, the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School Council is
formed by Assistant Directors, Coordinators and 6 academic staff members
elected at the beginning of each academic year. (b) The Foreign
Languages and English Preparatory School Council convenes at least 3 times in
each semester and if deemed necessary by the Director. |
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(2) |
Duties
of the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School Council are as
follows: (a) Determining the
school’s activities pertaining to education, research and publication.
Developing decisions regarding the planning and programming of the basics of
the said activities; (b) Preparing draft
proposals for the school’s investments and budget; (c) Putting forward
views upon the request of Director on issues related to School
Administration; (d) Fulfilling all
other duties to be assigned by the Director of the Foreign Languages and English
Preparatory School or brought by this By-Law. |
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V. FINAL PROVISIONS
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Executive Power |
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This by-law is executed by the Eastern Mediterranean
University Rector. |
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The Authority to Make Regulations |
19. |
Senate can make regulations
to ensure the implementation of this By- law and the execution of directives. |
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Coming into Force |
20. |
This By-law
shall enter into force from the date of its publication in the Official
Gazette. |