8.2.3 Employment policy on discrimination
It will be beneficial for the functioning and prestige of our university to protect, reinforce and adopt the following principles existing in our institution in order to ensure the adherence of the parties to the principles to be followed in areas that are generally not covered or determined by laws and regulations regarding the academic staff, students, faculty members with administrative duties and administrative staff.
1.Respect for human rights and freedoms,
2.Fair and honest behaviour without discrimination and prejudice based on religion, language, race, ethnic origin, opinion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability and similar characteristics,
3.Creating and protecting an environment in the university where every subject can be freely discussed,
4.Protection of freedom of information, information, education and training,
5.The promotion of the development of science by all,
6.Balancing the principle of transparency with the principle of protection of information that should remain confidential,
7.Keeping the relations between individuals and units within the university always within the framework of mutual respect,
8.Ensuring the protection, careful, efficient and effective use of corporate resources,
9.Ensuring the contribution of those directly or indirectly affected by the decision to the decision-making process,
10.Acting with a sense of social responsibility by considering the benefit of humanity in the work done and decisions taken,
11.Developing personal competence; behaving with honesty, reliability, awareness of rights and responsibilities,
12.Developing professional competence; acting in accordance with the specific objectives of the task and the protection of the reputation of the organisation and the task; adopting the principles of quality and efficiency in the performance of work,
13.Supporting and encouraging individual development; respecting academic merit, experience and labour,
14.To be environmentally sensitive, responsible and respectful to animal rights,
15.Exercise of powers at the University within the framework of academic autonomy, freedom and good faith, fulfilment of responsibilities in full; protection of these principles by the administrators inside and outside the institution
ESSENTIAL
Boğaziçi University Ethics Committees
Academic External Relations Ethics Committee
Boğaziçi University Institutional Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee
Human Research Ethics Committees
Gender Equality Plan 2023:
According to Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, ‘Everyone is equal before the law without discrimination on the grounds of language, race, colour, sex, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, sect and similar reasons.’, ‘State organs and administrative authorities must act in accordance with the principle of equality before the law in all their actions.’ According to Boğaziçi University Code of Ethics, ‘1 - Respect for human rights and freedoms, 2 - Fair and honest behaviour without discrimination or prejudice based on religion, language, race, ethnic origin, opinion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability and similar characteristics’. Within this framework, the Personnel Department has decided to guarantee social progress, combat marginalisation and eliminate all forms of discrimination.
A Gender Equality Commission and Gender Equality Plan have been established to ensure gender equality at Boğaziçi University and to prevent discrimination against women and sexual orientation. Boğaziçi University Commission for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (CİTÖK) is a commission established to talk about what sexual harassment is, to recognise sexual harassment, to provide trainings to prevent sexual harassment and violence at the university, to develop policies and to create an action plan.
Boğaziçi University Social Policy Forum Application and Research Centre is a research centre that examines and evaluates social policy making and implementation processes against social inequalities, poverty and different forms of discrimination with a scientific, rights-based and inclusive approach. Boğaziçi University faculty members carry out studies in the field of combating racism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, discrimination and intolerance and are active in international committees.
Related Links:
Constitution of the Republic of Turkey:
https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.2709.pdf
Boğaziçi University Ethical Principles:
https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr-TR/Content/Genel/Etik_Ilkeler
Boğaziçi University GEP (Gender Equality Plan) Commission:
https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr/pages/universite-yonetim-kurulu-kurul-ve-komisyonla/246
Boğaziçi University Sexual Harassment Prevention Commission (CİTÖK):
https://citok.bogazici.edu.tr/
Boğaziçi University Social Policy Forum Application and Research Centre:
https://spf.bogazici.edu.tr/tr
https://arastirma.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/sosyal-politika-forumu-uygulama-ve-arastirma-merkezi2004 (2024 annual report no direct link)
SDSN Turkey Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
https://unsdsn.bogazici.edu.tr/en/amac-8-insana-yakisir-ve-ekonomik-buyume
Academic and international committee work of faculty members on discrimination:
https://bogazicindebilim.bogazici.edu.tr/content/ayrimciligin-psikolojisi-nasil-isliyor
Employee Satisfaction Survey Being Conducted at Boğaziçi University
Boğaziçi University has launched its first-ever ‘Employee Satisfaction Survey’ with the aim of measuring the satisfaction levels of its administrative staff and collecting their feedback. Conducted in collaboration between the University General Secretariat and the Human Resources Directorate, this survey aims to support institutional development in human resources processes.
The survey measures employee satisfaction in many areas, including:
- Motivation,
- Manager evaluation,
- Leadership,
- Training and competence,
- Communication,
- Working conditions,
- Canteen,
- Social and cultural services.
In a statement, it was noted that the data collected will enable a better understanding of employee experience and facilitate improvements tailored to employee needs. Based on the survey results, relevant units will be notified, and steps will be taken to increase productivity and satisfaction in the workplace.
This initiative is seen as a reflection of the university administration's efforts to develop participatory and data-driven human resources policies.
To access the survey for Boğaziçi University employees, please click here.
https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/calisan-memnuniyeti-anketi-uygulamasina-basla/2795
2024 Sustainability Report SDG-8 (Related Section)
Policy on Prevention of Discrimination in the Working Environment
Vision and Duties of the Personnel Department
Boğaziçi University Personnel Department develops policies and methods in areas such as human resources planning, recruitment, career and performance management in line with the vision and mission of the university. It also aims to combat gender bias and social marginalisation and eliminate all forms of discrimination. While promoting equality and social justice in all its activities and educational activities, Boğaziçi University is committed to ensuring that differences such as gender, disability or socioeconomic status do not constitute an obstacle in employment.
Legal Framework and Boğaziçi University Ethical Principles
According to Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, all individuals are equal before the law without discrimination on the grounds of language, race, colour, sex, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, sect and similar reasons, and state organs and administrative authorities are obliged to act in accordance with this principle in all their actions.
In accordance with this constitutional framework, according to Boğaziçi University Code of Ethics, it is essential to ‘1 - Respect human rights and freedoms, 2 - Act fairly and honestly without discrimination and prejudice based on religion, language, race, ethnic origin, opinion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability and similar characteristics’. Within this framework, the Personnel Department takes the necessary steps to prevent discrimination and marginalisation and to provide a fair working environment for every individual.
Constitution of the Republic of Turkey:
https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/MevzuatMetin/1.5.2709.pdf
Boğaziçi University Ethical Principles:
https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr-TR/Content/Genel/Etik_Ilkeler
Commissions and Action Plans to Prevent Discrimination
At Boğaziçi University, various commissions and action plans are established to prevent discrimination. A Gender Equality Commission was established to ensure gender equality and prevent discrimination against women and sexual orientations, and a Gender Equality Plan specific to the University was prepared in 2023. Within the scope of this Gender Equality Plan, gender- sensitive recruitment and promotion targets and the activities planned to be implemented in the short, medium and long term by the Commissions of the Personnel Department in this context have been determined.
Boğaziçi University GEP (Gender Equality Plan) Commission:
https://bogazici.edu.tr/tr/pages/universite-yonetim-kurulu-kurul-ve-komisyonla/246
Gender Equality Plan:
Boğaziçi University Sexual Harassment Prevention Commission (CİTÖK):
https://citok.bogazici.edu.tr/
Social Equality and Social Policy Research
Boğaziçi University Social Policy Forum Application and Research Centre is a research centre that examines and evaluates the processes of social policy formulation and implementation against social inequalities, poverty and different forms of discrimination with a scientific, rights-based and inclusive approach.
In addition, faculty members from different departments of Boğaziçi University carry out studies in the field of combating racism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, discrimination and intolerance and are active in international committees.
Boğaziçi University Social Policy Forum Application and Research Centre:
https://spf.bogazici.edu.tr/tr
Related News on the Subject
Assoc. Prof. Dr Gün Kut was re-elected as CERD Member
The election of the members of the ‘Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ (CERD), the supervisory body of the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, for the period 2022-2026 was held on 24 June 2021 in New York. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gün Kut, who has been serving on the Committee since 2010 and has deep knowledge in the field of combating racism, discrimination and intolerance, was re-nominated by Turkey and won the elections at the top of the list with 145 votes.
How does the psychology of discrimination work?
Boğaziçi University Department of Psychology Prof. Dr. Assist. Prof. Dr. Nur Soylu Yalçınkaya states that in her research on social attitudes towards refugees in the USA, she observed that a large proportion of Latino immigrants who have the right to apply for citizenship do not use this right, and that one of the underlying reasons for this situation is that Latino immigrants think that their ethnic identities are not respected in society and as a result, they cannot feel that they do not belong to society.
https://bogazicindebilim.bogazici.edu.tr/content/ayrimciligin-psikolojisi-nasil-isliyor
