MEDEK

The MEDEK accreditation process contributes significantly to the systematic monitoring and continuous improvement of the education quality of the Food Technology Program. Within this scope, program outcomes, course content, and assessment and evaluation processes are regularly reviewed and updated.

Thanks to the MEDEK approach:

• Course contents have been restructured in line with sector needs, and the weight of practice-based courses has been increased.

• The curriculum has been updated based on feedback received from students, alumni, academic staff, and external stakeholders, enhancing the program's sectoral relevance.

• The alignment between program outcomes and courses (matrix) has been established, systematizing which competencies students acquire in which courses.

• Assessment and evaluation processes have been made more transparent and traceable, and students' learning outcomes have begun to be tracked through concrete data.

• Internship and practical training processes have been strengthened, ensuring that students graduate better prepared for the real work environment.

In this regard, MEDEK contributes significantly to establishing a quality assurance culture in our program, operating continuous improvement mechanisms effectively, and raising graduates equipped with competencies more aligned with sector expectations.

What is MEDEK? The acronym MEDEK stands for the Vocational Education Evaluation and Accreditation Association (Mesleki Eğitim Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneği). The association was founded in 2021. The official corporate website is: http://medek.org.tr

In 2023, the association was authorized for accreditation across 83 Vocational School programs by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) to evaluate the compliance of Vocational School (Meslek Yüksekokulu) programs with established standards, quality criteria, and performance metrics.

MEDEK Mission: To contribute to raising the quality of education and training by providing information, external evaluation, and accreditation services for associate degree (önlisans) programs.

MEDEK Vision: To become a leading institution that verifies quality by defining the quality of intermediate workforce through national and international standards for the educational, research, and administrative processes of associate degree programs, and sharing the results with relevant institutions and organizations.

MEDEK Purpose: To lead the education of qualified professionals who follow professional developments, respond to changing labor market needs, possess high vocational skills and qualifications, are innovative, carry social responsibility, take initiative, and are sought after by the relevant sector.

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