The Kadir Has University Academic Council plays a vital role in shaping the future of our university. Meeting twice a month, the Council works to ensure that our education, research, and community outreach efforts stay aligned with our vision of becoming a globally recognized research institution. But it goes beyond just performance metrics—it focuses on creating a supportive, inclusive environment for everyone.

 

One of the Council’s top priorities is fostering human rights, diversity, and inclusion across our campus. It keeps a close eye on programs designed to uplift underrepresented and disadvantaged groups, making sure that everyone at Kadir Has has access to equal opportunities. Whether it's offering mentoring, peer support, or counseling services, the Council ensures that all voices—especially those from minority or marginalized communities—are heard and supported.

 

At its core, the Academic Council is committed to building a university where every individual feels valued and where equality and anti-discrimination efforts are not just policies but lived experiences. This commitment reflects our belief that a truly great institution thrives when every member of its community can succeed.

 

 

Kadir Has Psychological Counseling and Guidance Center (KHAS-PDRM) puts the needs of students at the center and enables them to realize their mental, emotional and social potential. To use this potential and the resources around it efficiently, we aim to provide protective/preventive and, when necessary, intervention-oriented mental health services voluntarily to give a multicultural psychological service with a reliable and sheltered environment.

However, it is to carry out “preventive” studies for the problems that may arise during the learning process. With our work, we adopt a psychological approach different from medical intervention, which deals with the human as a whole.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Competence: All of our counselors and psychologists serve within the scope of their education levels and competencies. When they encounter a unique situation that exceeds the limits of competence, they are responsible for seeking help by applying to the available scientific, professional, and technical resources and developing their competence with scientific training.

Honesty: Our psychological counselors and psychologists adopt honesty, accuracy, and reality as principles in the psychological counseling process. He makes a correct statement about professional qualifications and is aware of his limitations.

Being sensitive and respectful: Psychological counselors and psychologists are sensitive to individual rights and freedoms and are responsible for acting impartially while helping clients recognize their interests, abilities, and values.

Sensitivity to individual and cultural differences: Our psychological counselors and psychologists are aware of the needs and problems of every segment of society and try to adapt the methods and techniques they use in their work according to their needs. In addition, it takes care that individual and cultural differences such as age, gender, religion, language, race, socioeconomic level, belonging to different groups or cultures, sexual orientation, and marital status do not adversely affect the service they will provide.

Confidentiality: Interviews with our psychological counselors and psychologists are conducted in line with ethical and professional principles. The principle of trust and privacy is fully fulfilled. The conversations will not be shared with other people without your permission. However, when your or someone else’s life is in danger, third parties can be contacted. Even in this case, we will contact you before sharing information with others. In some cases, students are also responsible for ensuring the confidentiality principle (e.g., sharing in the group counseling process).

CONTACT US

Burcu DOK, Senior Specialist
Ext: 1178 Office: Cibali Campus D-242
E-mail: burcu.dok@khas.edu.tr

Burak TUNA, Specialist
Ext: 1184 Ofis: Cibali Campus D-242
E-mail: burak.tuna@khas.edu.tr

Büşra Nur CEYLAN, Specialist (Part Time)
Ext: 1184 Office: Cibali Campus D-242
E-mail: busranur.ceylan@khas.edu.tr