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Mersin University - Department of Geomatics Engineering

Continuous Improvement Process (2025 Structure)

The Continuous Improvement Process, structured in 2025 at the Mersin University Geomatics Engineering Department, is defined based on the PDCA (Plan – Do – Check – Act) cycle. This system provides a framework covering all education, training, and quality management processes and involves the active participation of department stakeholders.

The system consists of four main cycles: Mid-Semester (C1), End-of-Semester (C2), End-of-Year (C3), and Multi-Year (C4). Each cycle possesses specific data sources, responsible commissions, and defined decision-making processes.

C1 – Mid-Semester Cycle (Plan – Do)

Responsible Unit: Education and Training Commission Goal: To monitor whether teaching activities are proceeding as planned during the semester and to collect feedback from students and faculty members.

Methods:

• Periodic satisfaction surveys

• Student meetings

• Web-based suggestion/complaint forms

• Internship file evaluations

Process:

1. Feedback is classified by the Education and Training Commission.

2. Identified areas for improvement are presented to the Department Board.

3. Improvement proposals approved by the Department Board are communicated to the relevant faculty members for implementation in the subsequent semester.

C2 – End-of-Semester Cycle (Check)

Responsible Units: Education and Training Commission + Unit Quality Representative Goal: To measure and analyze the student learning level for each of the Program Outcomes (POs).

Data Sources:

• Course success statistics

• Course evaluation surveys

• End-of-course reports

• New graduate (Exit) surveys

Process:

1. Analysis is conducted using Course Learning Outcome ↔ Program Outcome mapping tables.

2. Success graphs and verbal assessments are generated for each course.

3. Identified issues are analyzed within the Education and Training Commission.

4. If necessary, content or methodological improvements are proposed via the Unit Quality Representative.

5. Results are reported to faculty members and the Department Board at the beginning of the next semester.

C3 – End-of-Year Cycle (Check – Act)

Responsible Units: Education and Training Commission + Graduation and Alumni Monitoring Commission + Unit Quality Representative Goal: To monitor the attainment level of Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) with contributions from external stakeholders.

Data Sources:

• Alumni surveys

• Employer surveys

Process:

1. Survey results are analyzed by associating them with each PEO (EA).

2. Results are discussed and reported by the Education Commission.

3. The Quality Commission discusses these analyses at the PEO level.

4. In cases where PEOs are not sufficiently met, a root cause analysis is performed.

5. It is determined whether the issue lies at the PO level or the PEO level, and the relevant cycle (C2 or C4) is triggered.

C4 – Multi-Year Cycle (Plan – Act)

Responsible Units: Education and Training Commission + Unit Quality Representative + Department Board Goal: To evaluate the need for updating Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) and Program Outcomes (POs).

Data Sources:

• Outputs from C3

• Alumni / Employer surveys

• Course success analyses

Process:

1. If a need to update Educational Objectives is identified, a Continuous Improvement Workshop (SİÇ) is organized.

2. Drafts for new PEOs and POs are prepared with the participation of internal and external stakeholders.

3. The Education Commission finalizes the proposals and submits them for Department Board approval.

4. The system is updated by arranging course syllabi and contents in accordance with the new PEO and PO structure.